Nicole Franks

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Recruiter at Calyptus

City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Overview

Nicole Franks is a global recruiter at Calyptus, an AI-powered talent platform. She specializes in sourcing high-performance tech, sales, and marketing talent for the AI and Web3 industries. She holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources and a certification in Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT.

Her profile, featuring flags from numerous European and North American countries, suggests a strong interest in global cultures and international talent acquisition. A former colleague described her as "one of the best managers" they have ever had, highlighting her leadership skills.

Unique fact: She successfully led her team of recruiters to rank as the Top Performing Team for three consecutive quarters in a previous role.

Personality Overview

Believer

Informal

Full Of Energy

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  They are friendly, approachable and love to make new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

AI in Recruiting
Works for an AI-powered talent platform, sources AI-fluent talent, and holds a certification in Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT.
Global Talent Sourcing
Her experience as a Global Recruitment Manager and the use of numerous country flags in her profile highlight her focus on international hiring.
Web3 & Tech Hiring
Her company serves prominent clients in the Web3 and tech space, including Circle, Chainlink, and Aave.

Media Appearances

Nicole has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Recruiter at Calyptus
4-2025 - 9-2025
Recruitment Consultant | Creative - Design, Product & Tech at TDA
12-2021 - 3-2025
Global Recruitment Manager | Talent Acquisition Specialist | Client Relationship Manager at Cross Border Talents
4-2021 - 11-2021
Recruitment and Human Resources Executive at Legal&Tax Services (Pty) Ltd
3-2019 - 4-2021
HR Admin, Front Desk Receptionist and Office Manager at Mergence Africa Capital/Dipula at Mergence Investment Managers

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Human Resources - BCom HRM from University of South Africa/Universiteit van Suid-Afrika
2006 - 2006
Human Resources Management and Training Diploma from IIE Varsity College

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Exp : 20 Location : City of Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Job Level : Junior Designation : Recruiter at Calyptus
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Insights For Selling To Nicole

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Nicole is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Nicole

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Nicole move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Nicole take some risk or not?

  • They can accept limited risks, ones that they think will not impact them personally.

You And Nicole

Personality Compatibility


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