Hi there, I am Melanie,
Recruiter, Head Hunter, Talent Acquisition Professional, People Connector, Talent Whisperer
My consulting business, Chasing Talent was founded on the basis that great hires are not just made, they are built on strong relationships, solid partnerships and a deep sense of understanding where the best talent is and the nuances of each industry.
With close to two decades of professional search experience behind me I constantly work to elevate the hiring journey, whether you are a jobseeker or a hiring manager.
My expertise spans diverse industries, different size and shape organisation and across all and every title, level and role.
My Value and How I Elevate Our Partnership
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Unparalleled Expertise
20 years recruitment and executive search consultancy spanning Canada, US, UK and South Africa working with large corporates, start-ups, midsize business and those in-between, national & global.
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Deep & Broad Network
Deep and broad people network across financial services, technology, professional services, healthcare, insurance, marketing, advertising, communications, tourism, public relations.
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Flexibility
I do not work in isolation, but rather as an open and honest business partnership oftentimes as an extension of your team ensuring a streamlined approach to your recruitment challenges.
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Stellar Track Record
I am a talent whisperer and have a knack for finding and recruiting gems. For close to 20 years I have proudly found great talent assets for my clients and I am proud that their testimonials attest to this.
My own professional journey & foundation to expertise
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT - TALENT ACQUISITION, RECRUITMENT & EXECUTIVE SEARCH
CHASING TALENT
2017 - PRESENT
SENIOR DIRECTOR PROFESSIONAL SEARCH AND INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, EXECUTIVE SEARCH & RECRUITMENT
TEEMA SOLUTIONS GROUP
2014 - 2017
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, PROFESSIONAL SEARCH AND RECRUITMENT
THE CAREER GURU
2004 - 2014
EARLY CAREER, A PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS PROFESSIONAL
1996 - 2004