Seth Davis, SPHR, SCP

Questioner
DISC Type : c

Recruiter at ClickHouse

Atlanta Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Seth Davis is a Senior Executive Talent Partner at Western Governors University with over 14 years of experience specializing in enhancing the candidate and employee experience. He is a decorated sourcing professional who holds two Masters degrees (MS and MBA) and numerous certifications including SHRM-SCP, SPHR, and AWS Solutions Architect.

Outside of his direct role, Seth is a dedicated lifelong learner and a thought leader in the recruiting community. He actively shares his innovative strategies and expertise, focusing on advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the hiring process. People who have worked with him often describe him as well-organized and amazing to work with.

Interesting fact: Seth is a back-to-back champion, having won both the Spring and Fall 2023 SourceCon Hackathons, which test elite talent sourcing skills.

Personality Overview

Not Easily Convinced

Value Seeker

Price-Sensitive

It is quite likely of them to ask for pricing or other concessions.  They generally do not appreciate an overfriendly approach and prefer to stay to-the-point. They prefer to fully evaluate every situation.

Topics They Care About

Innovative Talent Sourcing
As a two-time SourceCon Hackathon winner in 2023, he has proven expertise in creative and forward-thinking sourcing strategies using tools like advanced Boolean and Google mastery.
Candidate Experience
His professional focus for over 14 years has been on enhancing the entire journey for both candidates and employees.
Continuous Learning
Holds two Master's degrees and a vast array of certifications including AWS, Scrum, and multiple HR credentials, showing a clear commitment to professional development.

Media Appearances

Our Voices – Seth Davis, Senior Executive Talent Partner, Western Governors University. Featured in Western Governors University (WGU) – Careers & Culture

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Work History

6-2025 - 12-2025
Recruiter at ClickHouse
12-2024 - 6-2025
Recruiter at honeycomb.io
7-2022
Senior Executive Talent Partner at Western Governors University
5-2022 - 7-2023
Manager, Talent Sourcing & Engagement at Cohesity
11-2021 - 5-2022
Senior Technical Recruiter at Elastic

Education

Master of Science - MS from Western Governors University
Master of Business Administration - MBA from Western Governors University

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Insights For Selling To Seth

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share as much information as possible regarding your product
  • Tell them that you will come back if you don’t have a good answer for a question
  • If you have a lower priced product compared to the competition, call out the same

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘do not worry about’, ‘no one compares to’ etc.
  • Don’t depend too much on anecdotal evidence, it reduces their confidence
  • Don’t try to be too friendly or informal with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Seth is

  • Ensuring that the product delivers ROI, cost-effective pricing and process compliance are very important for them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Seth

  • It doesn’t come naturally to them but they can say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Seth move?

  • If they have the information that they need, they can move fast at making their decisions.
  • Can Seth take some risk or not?

  • If they believe that they have analyzed the situation well, they can take a little risk.

You And Seth

Personality Compatibility


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