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A Recruiter's Guide to Hiring Manager Relationships
Hiring managers are under pressure to move fast and find the perfect candidate — but as a recruiter, you know that talent markets rarely cooperate. It’s easy to fall into the role of order-taker, chasing rigid briefs and unclear feedback. This course helps you step into a more strategic role by building stronger, more collaborative relationships from the start.
You’ll learn how to lead aligned intake conversations, gently challenge misaligned expectations, and turn market insights into shared understanding. Through real-world scenarios, quick wins, and practical scripts, you’ll gain tools to guide the hiring process confidently and constructively — even when things get tough.
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Graeme Paxton
Graeme is the Founder of Talent Advisory business, Caraffi. He helps TA leaders create strategies that get the noticed by their Boardrooms.
Emily Tatham
Emily develops products for a talent advisory business Caraffi - she helps TA Leaders create the stories they need to get investment for their future plans.
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