#40 - Attracting Talent Worldwide: Valuing Candidate’s Potential - Dace Straupmane

Feb 16, 2024 |

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In this episode of the Recruitment Reality Podcast, I am joined by Dace Straupmane, a Talent Acquisition Manager at SmartLynx, an aviation lending company:

🌍 Global talent strategy: SmartLynx focuses on potential over experience, attracting junior talents and professionals from various industries, including banking.

🛠️ Tech-driven recruitment: Incorporating technology like Willo in the hiring process, SmartLynx efficiently identifies motivated candidates worldwide, valuing diversity and breaking role stereotypes.

🤖 AI in the workplace: Emphasizing the importance of AI for future employees, Dace sees AI as a time-saving, stress-reducing tool for both candidates and recruiters, urging its adoption in recruitment processes.

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