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A Summary from The Talent Crowd's Sponsored Ladies That UX Events!&nbsp;
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As sponsors of Ladies That UX events in the past quarter, The Talent Crowd&rsquo;s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the tech and UX fields took centre stage. Ladies That UX are an empowering group dedicated to building a supportive community for women in Tech and UX. From insightful discussions to practical takeaways, these events aimed to guide professionals through the ever-evolving landscape of UX careers.&nbsp;
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Among the series of engaging sessions we hosted, the highlight was undoubtedly the "Shedding Light on User Research: Lightning Talks" event on November 21st.&nbsp;
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The event kicked off with a focus on tackling bias in user research. The dedication to creating accessible and unbiased user experiences was reflected in this insightful session. Attendees delved into recognizing and addressing bias, aligning seamlessly with The Talent Crowd's mission.&nbsp;
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The practical aspects of usability testing took centre stage in the second Lightning Talk. The session provided valuable insights into creating user-friendly experiences.&nbsp;
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In a rapidly evolving landscape, staying ahead of the curve is imperative. The third Lightning Talk offered a sneak peek into the future of research, highlighting innovative methodologies and technological advancements in UX.&nbsp;
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Closing the Lightning Talks was a captivating exploration into the immersive world of UX beyond traditional screens. As sponsors who appreciate the transformative power of technology, we were thrilled to support a session envisioning the future of immersive UX and its potential impact on design and interaction.&nbsp;
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Our collaboration with Ladies That UX on the Lightning Talks event was a testament to our dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive community in the world of tech and UX. The Talent Crowd looks forward to continuing to support initiatives that empower and inspire women in these dynamic fields. Stay tuned for more exciting collaborations and events as we strive to make a lasting impact on the future of tech and UX.&nbsp;
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A Summary from The Talent Crowd's Sponsored Ladies That UX Events! &nbsp;
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As sponsors of Ladies That UX events in the past quarter, The Talent Crowd&rsquo;s commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in the tech and UX fields took centre stage. Ladies That UX are an empowering group dedicated to building a supportive community for women in Tech and UX. From insightful discussions to practical takeaways, these events aimed to guide professionals through the ever-evolving landscape of UX careers.&nbsp;
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The Talent Crowd X Ladies That UX  

The Talent Crowd have been working with an incredible charity called Girls Out Loud. Girls Out Loud are dedicated to bringing a voice for young girls. Their programs are all about embedding confidence, emotional resilience, self-esteem, and self-assurance. Debbie (Managing Director) and Janine (Operations Director) have just recently attended an event for Girls Out Loud – Role Model Relay Event.This event was a faced past, high energy, high impact, impact workshop for 120 year 8 girls at Manchester Communication Academy. The objective was to give the girls access to some female volunteer role models.&nbsp;Each one a strong advocate and an inspiration. From Barristers to broadcasters, Teachers to Train drivers; Lawyers to law makers and beyond. The girls got to listen to each of the success stories and get to know the volunteers in a supportive format. The Event was split into two parts,Part One – an all-female panel which consisted of 4/5 successful, positive role models which each told their stories in five (ish..) compact and compelling minutes.&nbsp;They explained what drives them, what hurdles they have encountered, and provided top tips on how to succeed and enjoy life – both at work and home.&nbsp;The girls then had the chance to quiz the panel in a Q&amp;A session.&nbsp;Part Two – this is where our team members who attended come in as a Role Model – there was 6/7 girls sitting at each table the Role Models got the chance to talk to them about what they do, how they got to where they are and answer questions from the girls.&nbsp;The volunteers also asked them about what they are doing, their plans and encourage BIG thinking about breadth of opportunities and choices. After those 5 minutes, the Role Models moved to another table – this was repeated 5 times until they have met and inspired as many girls as possible!&nbsp;This was the chosen charity of choice this year as at The Talent Crowd because the team really resonated with the programmes, workshops, and mentorships they provide. Over the next coming months, we are going to spend our time immersing ourselves within the charity world.

The Talent Crowd have been working with an incredible charity called Girls Out Loud. Girls Out Loud are dedicated to bringing a voice for young girls. Their programs are all about embedding confidence, emotional resilience, self-esteem, and self-assurance.&nbsp;Debbie (Managing Director) and Janine (Operations Director) have just recently attended an event for Girls Out Loud – Role Model Relay Event.

 Role Model Relay

As we step into the promising horizon of a new year, the entire team at The Talent Crowd is thrilled to extend warm wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling 2024.
&nbsp;Reflecting on 2023
The past year has been a remarkable journey for us at The Talent Crowd marked by growth, resilience, and the continuous pursuit of excellence. We are immensely grateful for the trust our clients have placed upon us allowing us to contribute to their success stories.
Celebrating Achievements
In 2023, we successfully placed a record number of talented individuals in diverse industries, connecting exceptional candidates with forward-thinking organizations. The partnerships forged have not only strengthened our commitment to excellence but have also affirmed the positive impact of strategic talent acquisition.
Looking Forward to the Future
As we embark on this new chapter, we are energized by the possibilities that lie ahead. The coming year holds the promise of fresh opportunities, collaborations, and success stories waiting to be written. Our team is excited to continue supporting your recruitment needs with unwavering dedication and a personalized approach.
In closing, we extend our heartfelt wishes for a year filled with growth, achievement, and happiness. May your professional endeavors thrive, and may we continue to be a part of your journey towards success.
Thank you for being an integral part of The Talent Crowd community. Here's to a fantastic 2024!

As we step into the promising horizon of a new year, the entire team at The Talent Crowd is thrilled to extend warm wishes for a prosperous and fulfilling 2024.
The past year has been a remarkable journey for us at The Talent Crowd marked by growth, resilience, and the continuous pursuit of excellence. We are immensely grateful for the trust our clients have placed upon us allowing us to contribute to their success stories.

New Year, New Updates!

It&rsquo;s time to save the spreadsheets and wrap-up that meeting as the only item on our teams agenda is the AJ Bell Great Run Series Business Challenge!&nbsp;
And it&rsquo;s time to celebrate 20 years of the AJ Bell&nbsp;<a class="localLink" href="https://www.greatrun.org/events/great-manchester-run/">Great Manchester Run</a>.
The event has always been a celebration of all that is great about Manchester; whether running for charity, in memory of loved ones or to overcome individual challenges, every runner personifies the undefeatable spirit of the city. With a rollcall of world-beating past winners, famous faces on the start line and all the action televised live on the BBC, the event is a North West icon. This year&rsquo;s landmark 20th event promises to be the most special yet. To echo the event&rsquo;s renowned start line anthem, quite simply, This Is The One!
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The Talent Crowd are running for our chosen charity "Girls Out Loud" where we are excited to be taking&nbsp;our places on the iconic 10k start .&nbsp; The&nbsp;20th year of the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run!!!
Please dig deep and help us raise some much needed funds for Girls Out Loud.&nbsp;
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https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/thetalentcrowdforgirlsoutloud
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It&rsquo;s time to save the spreadsheets and wrap-up that meeting as the only item on our teams agenda is the AJ Bell Great Run Series Business Challenge!
The Talent Crowd are running for our chosen charity "Girls Out Loud" where we are excited to be taking our places on the iconic 10k start .&nbsp; The 20th year of the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run!!!
Please dig deep and help us raise some much needed funds for Girls Out Loud.

Aj Bell Great Run

An intensive six-week course that equips you with all the knowledge to be a successful recruiter. Started this January for the second time, the Crowd Pathway is our bespoke training programme for total newcomers to recruitment (those with relevant experience follow different specialist/expert/leader pathways). We&rsquo;ve created a programme that&rsquo;s partly classroom based as well as providing you with on desk &lsquo;real life&rsquo; training.
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We&rsquo;re here to introduce the Crowd Pathway! Our new training programme to get new starters into recruitment. Typically, there will be 6/7 people in every cohort, and everyone goes through the same process, no matter whether you have prior recruitment experience or not. We want pathways to be centred about them, their personality, personal goals, and their unique set of skills.
How long does the programme last?
It&rsquo;s an intensive six-week course that equips the team with all the knowledge to be a successful recruiter. This is followed by another six weeks during which you&rsquo;ll still receive customised training and support. The big difference now is that you&rsquo;ll be on desks working as a trainee consultant within your industry specialism.&nbsp;
What does it involve?
The Crowd Pathway has been specifically designed for everyone&rsquo;s needs. We want to make the course and learning experience as interactive and effective as possible. So, we&rsquo;ve created a programme that&rsquo;s partly classroom based as well as providing on desk &lsquo;real life&rsquo; training. This could be teams or individually, split across different desks. &nbsp;
Who delivers the training?
Aisling Burke, our Head of Development, and a former recruiter herself, is the programme coordinator. &lsquo;Ash&rsquo; is the go-to person during those first 12 weeks and will support with any further training requirements. She will be assisted by our managers. Training will also be provided by external suppliers, such as the lovely people at LinkedIn and Paiger.&nbsp;
Getting a chance to speak to our new pathwayers really helped gain insight on how their first week went.&nbsp;And We wanted to know WHY?
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WHY they love The Talent Crowd? And Recruitment?
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The team of pathwayers highlighted the ways The Talent Crowd have stood out to them&nbsp;
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<li>Gemma &ndash; I love the passion in here! Everyone is passionate about their jobs, and you can tell. There is a huge sense of pride when I can celebrate all my small accomplishments. And I love recruitment as it is a way to be both analytical and creative and get the chance to talk to people often&nbsp;</li>
<li>Eugene - I chose to get into recruitment with one of my friends Liam, we both previously worked together, and it was something we both wanted to do. I got working in pathways first and then recommended Liam to apply too. I love Working here as I know that I am being fully trained and supported. No question is a stupid question.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Liam &ndash; As Eugene recommended The Talent Crowd to me and told me how great they had been I chose to apply too. I am so independent and that&rsquo;s why I like working in recruitment. All the team have shown real care too all us pathwayers.&nbsp;</li>
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WHAT is your day-to-day like?
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<li>Zeedee &ndash; Right now our training is split between practical and theory which is a great balance! We&rsquo;re learning on the job which is helping so much. We&rsquo;ve been meeting the teams and getting greeted with everyone whilst listening in over some client and candidate calls. This past week we&rsquo;ve been working in smaller teams to do some roleplay for potential leads.</li>
<li>Lola - Everyday has been different! Most days we&rsquo;ve been split learning new things. Being involved in different group activities with little incentives which motivate us and let us get involved.</li>
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After the team have graduated, they&rsquo;ll continue to learn and grow as a person and recruiter and embark on their recruitment career!&nbsp;
A few last words&nbsp;
As you may have read in our &lsquo;Work for Us&rsquo;&nbsp; section, we&rsquo;re an incredibly supportive group of people who want you to succeed. We encourage everyone to ask questions, we celebrate success together and motivate ourselves (when we&rsquo;re up and when we&rsquo;re not down).&nbsp;
We don&rsquo;t all look or talk the same. We welcome people of all nationalities, ages, gender, and ethnicities. We embrace people from different backgrounds, it&rsquo;s what gives us an edge. As long as you bring the right attitude, you&rsquo;ll have every chance to succeed.&nbsp;
We&rsquo;re biased but we&rsquo;re proud of what we&rsquo;re trying to achieve. We do things differently, but we do them bloody well. We put our heart and soul into everything. The best is yet to come. We hope you&rsquo;ll be a part of our journey at The Talent Crowd.&nbsp;
How are we doing so far?
If you&rsquo;re interested in getting into recruitment in Manchester and would like to find out more about our Crowd Pathway, please get in touch. Your new career could be just a phone call away!&nbsp;
*Just dial 0161 676 4879.&nbsp;

An intensive six-week course that equips you with all the knowledge to be a successful recruiter. Started this January for the second time, the Crowd Pathway is our bespoke training programme for total newcomers to recruitment (those with relevant experience follow different specialist/expert/leader pathways). We&rsquo;ve created a programme that&rsquo;s partly classroom based as well as providing you with on desk &lsquo;real life&rsquo; training.

Latest from the Crowd.

The Talent Crowd X Ladies That UX

Role Model Relay

New Year, New Updates!

Aj Bell Great Run

Pathways highlight