Esther Kim

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DISC Type : DI

Talent Acquisition Manager at Slalom

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Esther is a results-driven Talent Acquisition Manager at Slalom with over 10 years of experience in full-cycle recruiting. She holds degrees in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Georgia and is described by colleagues as personable, empathetic, and energetic.

Outside of her professional life, Esther is a self-proclaimed lover of good puns and jokes. She enjoys exploring coffee shops and cafes, constantly on a quest to find the best matcha latte and croissant in the city.

As a first-generation immigrant and graduate, she is passionate about mentoring students through resume reviews and mock interviews.

Personality Overview

Assertive

Friendly But Fast

Achievement-Oriented

They are not against taking risks and can make tough decisions when required.
  A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them. If they come to believe in your value proposition, they will be your champion.

Topics They Care About

Talent Development
Passionate about advocating for people and ensuring the best professionals are matched with the right opportunities to drive individual and organizational growth.
Mentoring Students
Partners with universities like Georgia Tech to provide resume reviews, mock interviews, and mentorship, drawing from her experience as a first-generation graduate.
Diversity and Inclusion
Colleagues have highlighted her significant impact on business initiatives related to diversity and inclusion during her time at Slalom.

Media Appearances

Esther has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2021
Talent Acquisition Manager at Slalom
3-2015 - 5-2021
Senior Corporate Recruiter/Recruiting Team Lead at Daugherty Business Solutions
8-2013 - 3-2015
Senior Account Manager/ Senior Technical Recruiter at ASK Staffing, Inc
2-2010 - 8-2013
Technical Recruiter at CDI Talent & Technology Solutions
Business Development Manager at VantagePoint Staffing Solutions

Education

Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from The University of Georgia

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Insights For Selling To Esther

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Address your competition clearly and confidently
  • Ask them for a lunch or coffee once some rapport has been established
  • Help them visualize the impact of their decision

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking them how they truly feel about your product
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Esther is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Esther

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Esther move?

  • If you earn their trust and they develop faith in the product, they can make decisions quickly.
  • Can Esther take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Esther

Personality Compatibility


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