The Power Half-Hour: Top 10 Tips for Recruiters

Career Level: Basic-, intermediate-, and advanced-level university relations and recruiting professionals
Competency: Commitment to recruiting
Fee: FREE (member); FREE (nonmember);

Summary
With limited bandwidth, today’s recruiters need simple strategies that boost ROI without burnout. NACE’s tools and community can help you build authentic connections, access critical information quickly, and discover creative, replicable ideas to enhance your recruiting game.

During this half-hour, you’ll learn how to:
- Navigate the NACE website to find exactly what you need, fast;
- Tap into a network of seasoned recruiters who’ve been there, done that; and
- Build a more competitive recruiting practice using NACE’s most powerful resources.
Presenters

Shawn VanDerziel, President & Chief Executive Officer, NACE
As president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, Shawn VanDerziel leads the association of 18,000 college career services professionals, university relations and recruiting professionals, and business solution providers that serve the community. As a leading voice on the employment of the college educated and advocate for equitable outcomes for all students, VanDerziel is featured regularly as an industry expert and is a sought-after speaker on a range of topics, including internships, hiring, career readiness, and trends in the workforce and college job market. Prior to joining the NACE staff, VanDerziel was with the Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago for 23 years, where he most recently served as chief human resources officer and as chief of staff. His earlier roles included corporate recruiting with Norrell Corporation and a position in higher education as associate director of student enrollment at National Louis University.

Luis Amaro, Partner In Charge, People, Noviam Inc
Luis Amaro’s career in graduate recruitment spans 14+ years, during which he has successfully launched graduate talent teams across multiple global organizations. During his career, he has built and scaled university partnership teams globally, leveraging his experience to help universities give students the tools they need to access careers across various industries. His extensive background in sales enables him to share insights with students about the skills businesses are seeking in emerging talent, while also helping hundreds of students network with Fortune 500 companies and access jobs they would not have had access to previously. Since joining NACE, he has volunteered to co-lead different affinity groups, committees, and subcommittees, including the Individuals Serving and Recruiting Hispanic, Latin@X, & HSI Students Affinity Group; the NACE Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee; and the HBCU Subcommittee for Employer Relations. In addition to his work with affinity groups and committees, he has also participated in numerous NACE webinars as a panelist and moderator. The opportunity to continue learning from his fellow NACE members, as well as the opportunity to continue working toward equitable outcomes for graduates, continue to be the main drivers behind his commitment as a NACE member. Born in the United States to a Colombian mother and Dominican father, Amaro's global perspective and commitment to inclusivity have led him to channel his passion for equal access to opportunities. His altruism shines through as he volunteers his time to support students and faculty in schools across North America, particularly focusing on underresourced communities.