On this episode, host Ryan Dull talks to Aliyah Torrance, Director of Talent Acquisition at Akamai Technologies, about her journey in the TA space and the initiatives she's leading at Akamai.

Key Takeaways:

(05:47) Creating an in-house executive search function at Akamai as a key initiative.

(06:23) Launching career certificate programs with Coursera to expand talent pipelines.

(07:19) Transitioning technical training to online platforms for global accessibility.

(08:45) Addressing diversity challenges in the tech space through various TA initiatives.

(09:08) Establishing new partnerships and enhancing emerging talent programs.

(10:06) Measuring the success of various programs through experimentation and long-term ROI.

(11:09) Balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic goals in talent acquisition.

(11:41) Advice on career development: Be curious, action-oriented and embrace discomfort for growth.

Resources Mentioned:

Akamai Technologies -

Coursera -

Sagemark HR - LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/sagemark-hr

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