Part-Time Talent Associate

As a Part-Time Talent Associate at EXPANSIA, your main responsibilities include developing and managing a recruiting pipeline, performing initial screenings of potential candidates, maintaining organized records in databases, and assisting with talent management. You'll focus on technology positions primarily within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment, making sure we attract outstanding talent for our clients.

EXPANSIA looks for candidates with a working knowledge of recruiting, sales, and marketing. Familiarity with HR databases, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), and good communication skills are also preferred. If you have experience in a remote working environment and possess solid time management and decision-making skills, you'll be a great fit for this role!

Performance for the Part-Time Talent Associate role at EXPANSIA is measured through various metrics, including Reach Outs, Screens, Forwarding qualified candidates to clients, and Hires. This structured approach helps ensure that we acquire top talent effectively while also supporting your professional development.

Part-Time Talent Associates at EXPANSIA enjoy competitive compensation and a unique mix of benefits options including health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement savings. Our goal is to support and protect you and your family while helping you grow within the company.

The Part-Time Talent Associate position at EXPANSIA is entirely remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere. This allows you to manage your work-life balance effectively while contributing to our mission of finding top talent for our clients.

When answering this question, express your enthusiasm for the role and the company’s mission. Mention how your skills align with EXPANSIA's goals in talent acquisition and your desire to contribute to a team that values flexibility and employee growth.

In answering this question, outline your approach to problem-solving. You could emphasize strategies like broadening your search channels, collaborating with team members, or reviewing the position's requirements to ensure clarity and attract the right talent.

Be specific about your hands-on experience with ATS. Discuss the systems you’ve used and how they have helped you maintain an efficient recruiting pipeline. Highlight any features you utilized that improved your workflow.

Discuss your interview techniques, whether structured or unstructured. Highlight the importance of building rapport with candidates and how you tailor your questions based on position requirements and the individual’s background.

Explain your organizational skills. Mention using tools or systems to keep track of candidates at different stages of the recruitment process, and how you adjust your priorities based on deadlines or client needs.

Talk about the importance of communication, follow-ups, and transparency. Emphasize your strategy for keeping candidates informed throughout the recruitment process to maintain a positive experience.

Answer by discussing your approach to managing expectations with data and market insights. Communicate the importance of aligning expectations with current talent availability and industry standards while maintaining a collaborative spirit.

Highlight any specific experience you have in sourcing for technology roles. Discuss the platforms or communities you frequently leverage to connect with tech talent and how you assess their qualifications.

Prepare a specific scenario where you contributed significantly to successfully placing a candidate. Discuss the strategies you used and the impact it had on both the candidate and the client.

Share your views on the benefits of remote work and strategies you implement to stay productive, such as setting a structured schedule, creating a dedicated workspace, and ensuring clear communication with the team.