Remote Work Advocacy w/ Casey Forbes ~ HigherHer Ep. 34

In this episode of HigherHer, Krista Tan and Natalie Stones interview Casey Forbes, a seasoned talent acquisition professional and co-founder of Totally TA. Casey shares her journey into the world of talent acquisition, discussing the challenges she faced transitioning to remote work and the importance of building genuine relationships in networking. She emphasizes the essential skills for success in the field, including empathy, resilience, and authenticity. Casey also highlights the role of Totally TA in supporting the talent acquisition community, especially in times of job market challenges. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Talent Acquisition and Casey Forbes 01:02 Casey Forbes' Journey into Talent Acquisition 03:10 Overcoming Challenges in Career Transitions 07:40 Building Genuine Relationships in Networking 11:09 Essential Skills for Success in Talent Acquisition 14:46 Facing Criticism and Embracing Authenticity 17:32 Empathy in Recruiting and Retaining Talent 22:08 The Role of Totally TA in the Community Bio Hi, I'm Casey! I'm a digital nomad and passionate remote work advocate, and I’ve been in TA for the past 7 years, supporting global tech companies. I’m currently a Senior Contract Recruiter at Testlio, a remote-first software testing company, and I’m also a proud co-founder of a global TA networking community called TotallyTA. If I had to describe myself in a few words, I’d say I’m a people connector, empathetic storyteller, and community builder. I love what I do, and I’m not afraid to show it!