TalentTalks

By TalentTO

TalentTO Presents "TalentTalks", our podcast series where James Phanyasaeng & Vyvy Truong, two very passionate recruitment professionals in Toronto (Canada), hold casual conversations about all th... more

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How many episodes does TalentTalks have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.

TalentTalks episodes:

September 22, 2021Meet Kim Van, Pursuing Passions Outside of Recruitment
Introducing TalentTalk's next guest speaker, Kim Van! Started her career in Agency Recruitment for a short stint before realizing that the industry just wasn't meant for her. She is a volunteer at TalentTO managing our social media and graphics. Kim has recently started a new job in a new industry as a Graphics Designer
You will learn more about:
Kim's recruitment journey and the pivotal moments in her career

How it was starting a business during the pandemic
If you want to connect with Kim about anything you can find her here at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksvan/

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20min
August 11, 2021 The Great Resignation
Another discussion of a COVID-19 impact - The Great Resignation. Our hosts James and Vyvy will be talking about what is happening exactly in the tech field from an employment perspective and why we're seeing 30% of the workforce in Canada resigning from their roles (Hint: James has also been a part of this demographic!)

Follow TalentTO on social media:
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Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/talent_to/
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18min
June 11, 2021 Recruiting Internationally
Our hosts, James & Vyvy, talk about International Recruitment, specifically on-site for other countries. Vyvy takes us through her experience working to fill positions in Latin America and the things she has learned throughout the process.
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24min
April 15, 2021 Agile Recruiting
Our hosts, James & Vyvy, talk about what 'Agile' is and how it can be incorporated into recruitment processes and what to consider during planning and implementation.
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28min
March 16, 2021 Meet Yad, Executive Recruitment Director at Prodigy Education
We welcome Yad Dhaliwal to TalentTalks this week! In 2013, he started his career as an agency recruiter and then slowly transitioned his way into corporate recruitment in 2017. As of present, Yad is an Executive Recruitment Director at Prodigy Education. We're also welcoming a special co-host and TalentTO volunteer, Marc Ang, who also works at Prodigy Education as a Talent Acquisition Specialist.
In this Podcast you will learn more about:
Yad's journey into recruitment and transition between agency to corporate
Pivotal moments of his career so far and some of the things he'd do differently if given the chance
His progression and challenges he had while at Prodigy Education
If you'd like to connect with Yad, visit his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaddhaliwal/ or my special co-host Marc at https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-ang-he-him-7a268710/
You can also look at Prodigy's career website, where they are looking to hire 400 people this year! https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/jobs/
Follow TalentTO on social media:
Facebook @ https://www.facebook.com/groups/1193198147744714/
Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/talent_to/
LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8945619/
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23min
March 06, 2021Meet Boris Tai, Agency Vs Corporate Recruiting (Continued)
We welcome Boris Tai to TalentTalks this week! In 2010, he started his career as an agency recruiter and transitioned into corporate in 2016 with some prominent Canadian organizations. As of present, Boris is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Loblaw Data Insight & Analytics. We're also welcoming back last week's guest and TalentTO volunteer, Amy Wen, as a guest co-host as we have a healthy debate of perspectives between agency and corporate recruitment.
In this Podcast you will learn more about:
Boris' journey into recruitment and transition between agency to corporate

Pivotal moments of his career so far and some of the things he'd do differently if given the chance

His thoughts on Amy's points from the previous episode
If you'd like to connect with Boris, visit his LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/boristai/
Follow TalentTO on social media:
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Instagram @ https://www.instagram.com/talent_to/
LinkedIn @ https://www.linkedin.com/groups/8945619/
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18min
February 12, 2021Meet Amy Wen, Agency vs Corporate Recruiting
Introducing TalentTalk's next guest speaker, Amy Wen! Started her career in Agency Recruitment for 4 years and recently made the leap into Corporate Recruitment, Amy has went through an important career transition that a lot of fellow Talent professionals face in our industry. She is a proud Technical Recruiter at Huawei and one of our volunteers at TalentTO.
You will learn more about:
Amy's recruitment journey and the pivotal moment in her career

What are the differences between Agency vs Corporate recruitment and the pros/cons of each
If you want to connect with Amy about anything you can find her here at https://www.linkedin.com/in/amywen913/
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25min
January 29, 2021Meet Dean Delpeache, D&I Strategist
Introducing TalentTalk's first guest speaker, Dean Delpeache! With over 10 years of recruitment, attended over 100 global conferences as a speaker/panelist, Senior Manager - Talent Acquisition at a Toronto-based tech company and Professor at George Brown College, it was a no brainer to welcome him on to our series.
You will learn more about:
Dean's recruitment journey and the pivotal moment in his career

What is Diversity & Inclusion and why is it important in Talent Acquisition?
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22min
January 18, 2021 TalentTO: Introducing TalentTalks
What is TalentTO and TalentTalks? Your hosts and passionate recruiters from Toronto, James Phanyasaeng & Vyvy Truong, discuss their efforts in strengthening bonds between Talent Professionals in the GTA and what you can expect in future episodes.
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13min

FAQs about TalentTalks:

How many episodes does TalentTalks have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.