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Smart Tech for Scrappy TA Teams- Choosing Tools That Punch Above Their Weight

Recruiting in a resource-stretched environment can feel like a constant balancing act—racing to fill roles, keeping stakeholders happy, and somehow staying on top of endless admin. When your team is small and expectations are high, even simple tasks like tracking candidates, reporting progress, or sourcing effectively can swallow hours. This course is designed to lift that weight. It shows you how to use lean, high-impact technology to reclaim time, sharpen your processes, and operate with the confidence and clarity of a fully scaled TA function—even when you’re anything but.

Across practical lessons and real-world examples, you’ll learn how to build a minimal-viable tech stack, evaluate tools without falling into vendor traps, create sourcing workflows that multiply your impact, and report meaningfully without a data team. These strategies aren’t theoretical or “nice to have”—they’re immediately usable, helping you work smarter from day one. Whether you’re a team of one or a small but mighty TA crew, this course gives you the structure, know-how, and credibility to deliver outcomes that punch well above your weight.
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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.