Kelly Tavakoli

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DISC Type : cs

Manager, Talent Acquisition at West Monroe

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Kelly Tavakoli is a Talent Acquisition Manager at West Monroe, where she leads recruitment for the firms various industry-focused teams. With a background in technical recruiting and holding a Certified Scrum Master certification, she is passionate about connecting talent with top companies. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Iowa.

Outside of work, Kelly enjoys an active and cultured lifestyle. Her interests include playing golf, exploring new cuisines by trying different recipes and restaurants, and broadening her horizons through international travel.

She has been appointed to the Talent Acquisition Research Advisory Board for the Talent Board, a non-profit focused on the candidate experience.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Candidate Experience
She is on the advisory board for the Talent Board, a non-profit dedicated to elevating and researching quality candidate experiences.
TA Innovation
Her posts show she is hiring for roles that drive innovation by optimizing and upgrading TA platforms, supported by her AI-Driven Recruiting certification.
Team & Culture Growth
Expresses pride in growing the team at West Monroe, which has been recognized as a "Great Place To Work®, " highlighting her focus on company culture.

Media Appearances

Kelly has no verified media appearances

Work History

3-2022
Manager, Talent Acquisition at West Monroe
3-2018 - 3-2022
Senior Specialist, Talent Acquisition at West Monroe
1-2017 - 2-2018
Specialist, Talent Acquisition at West Monroe
6-2013 - 1-2017
Technical Recruiter at BridgePoint Technologies
6-2012 - 8-2012
Marketing and Sales Intern at Great Hotels of the World

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of Iowa
Education details unavailable from Glenbrook South High School

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Insights For Selling To Kelly

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kelly is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kelly

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kelly move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Kelly take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Kelly

Personality Compatibility


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