The Talent Hunter (Pty) Ltd Reviews 90

TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Impressed by Vanessa's Ai expertise shared both on-line and at various industry conferences, I signed up for a 3 part Ai training course. I implemented the basics and secured senior appointment interv... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vanessa Raath is an exceptional talent sourcing trainer who brings deep expertise into every session. I learnt different sourcing techniques at our training. Vanessa Raath is undoubtedly one of the be... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was trained by Van 5 years ago and again this year - I still found myself amazed at the tips and sheer knowledge she shares. She shows you sourcing tricks you didn't know you needed. She is engaging... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I work in Business Development but was encouraged to sit in on the training for sourcing with AI done by Vanessa. I was skeptical as this is not a needed skill for me in my role. How pleasantly surpri... See more

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Company details

  1. Recruitment
  2. Human Resource Consulting
  3. Training school

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Vanessa Raath is the Founder and Director of The Talent Hunter, a globally recognised talent sourcing training business she launched in 2019. As a former teacher turned recruiter, Vanessa blends education, empathy, and expert sourcing techniques to help recruiters level up their game. Since founding The Talent Hunter, she’s trained thousands of recruiters from over 100 countries and delivered keynotes on five continents. Her training helps teams uncover hidden talent, build standout personal brands, and create outreach that actually gets responses. In 2023, after building a five-month waiting list for her training, she launched The Talent Hunter Online Academy — a self-paced platform that now sells courses before they even go live. In 2024, Vanessa added a new string to her bow: AI for Recruiters Workshops. These interactive sessions guide recruiters through prompt mastery, digital avatar creation, and custom GPT building, showing them how to work smarter (not harder) in an AI-driven world. She’s now trained hundreds of recruitment teams to harness AI without losing the human touch. Vanessa is hands-on in every part of her business: building new content, testing tools, and staying ahead of the sourcing curve. When she’s not leading a workshop or recording new lessons, you’ll find her on a beach walk or in the South African bush, capturing wildlife through her camera lens.


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4.9

Excellent

TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had the opportunity to participate in…

I had the opportunity to participate in Vanessa Raath's training, and I can wholeheartedly say that I highly recommend her courses to anyone in the recruiting field. Her expertise and guidance in sourcing are invaluable for enhancing your skills. I found the training to be incredibly informative and practical, and it has made a significant impact on my abilities as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator. Thank you, Vanessa, for your excellent course. I wish you nothing but all the blessings.

4 September 2023
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Thank you! I so appreciate this positive feedback :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have successfully completed course 5…

I have successfully completed course 5 that has given me a better understanding of Talent sourcing and becoming a professional later in my field.
I have gained more knowledge on how to interact on a more professional level for candidates that are looking out for opportunities.
The information on this course is informative when communicating and looking out for the best talent.
The videos were productive and good ideas on how to establish the roles, people and what we do in an organization.
Thank you for an enjoyable course and i am looking forward to the next soon.

Kind Regards
Shonal

17 August 2023
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Thanks so much for this lovely review, Shonal. I appreciate it :)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Boolean OR Bazinga!

Learnt about boolean string before from my colleague, but now all the pieces of the puzzle has come together nicely. Thank you for a comprehensive course 3 on social media which has been long overdue. I really enjoyed your emails recieved, encouraging me to complete. The courses to date have been done at a faster pace as we are training as a company team, but overall Courses 1 & 3 has been informative and I will practice them to build a more successful digital brand and forge a more meaningful relationships. Thank you!

14 August 2023
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Thanks for your solid feedback and I am so glad that the Boolean Puzzle pieces are all falling into place for you!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks Vanessa

Thanks Vanessa
I Have learned a lot, thanks for the guidance and taking time out to teach us what you know.

Thanks again.

10 August 2023
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My pleasure Colleen, I am so glad that you enjoyed my training :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I like that the videos are short but…

I like that the videos are short but informative and not boring :-) and also im very impressed with the search examples.

6 August 2023
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Great - I'll take the 'not boring' part as a massive compliment - thanks Zinhle :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vanessa's Course 1&3 - Ideal for Tech Talent Sourcers/Recruiters

Loved the courses so far (1 & 3).
Vanessa's energy, expertise and relevant content made the course worthwhile. I'm already seeing the benefit of her tools in my work (searching properly and finding untapped talent). My personal branding, through tips and changes she talks about have been implemented and I'm seeing the benefit of more connections/followers.
The course is beautifully laid out into modules and short lessons (ideal when you want to practice what has been taught before moving on). Finished Course 3 on day 59, (working at my own pace...life is busy with the day job, side hustle and family commitments to juggle...perfect amount of though time!! Worth every minute and every cent!

5 August 2023
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Reply from The Talent Hunter (Pty) Ltd

Great feedback - thanks so much Mandy! Well done for cruising through this course so successfully! :) Onto Course 4 for you now :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

2nd time I'm doing this training and…

2nd time I'm doing this training and loved it! New content.... Love the energy!

2 August 2023
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Thanks so much for this great review, Shirley! I am so pleased to hear you enjoying the course 2nd time round even :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Practical and Relevant

I found the course content relevant, useful and easy to apply. Definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to improve their sourcing ability.

1 August 2023
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Thanks so much for this awesome review Peter :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thanks Vanessa

Thanks Vanessa, I am fairly new to recruiting and found the course so helpful with regards to sourcing candidates quickly and efficiently.

31 July 2023
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Reply from The Talent Hunter (Pty) Ltd

Awesome feedback - thank you so much Jackie, I appreciate this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vanessa Raath Course

Big thanks to you - Vanessa, for the fantastic training! ⭐💁‍♀️ I've soaked up so much knowledge, had a blast throughout, and I'm itching to dive into sourcing on all sorts of platforms! 🏆

28 July 2023
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Fabulous feedback, thank you Micaela! Shout if you need anything else from me! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I really enjoy this training course

I really enjoy this training course. Vanessa is helping me create my brand and helping me sell myself as the great recruiter I know i am

27 July 2023
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Great feedback! Thank you Lisa and enjoy the rest of the course :)

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

IT TOO FAST FOR ME

26 July 2023
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Hello Ndivhuwo - remember that you have 90 days access to each course so you can refer back to it at any time. You can also log in and watch shorter modules as opposed to finishing the course in 24 hours... :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really good!

I thoroughly enjoyed the course and I learnt things that I never thought I would learn. Definitely going to use what I've learnt!!

12 July 2023
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Awesome - it's never too late to learn something new in life! Thanks Jesse :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

"How to eat an Elephant"

"How to eat an Elephant"? Vanessa does a really good job of breaking the training down into bite size pieces so you can easily digest the information and test the tips and skills while you're working through the training. Really looking forward to putting all of this new info into action!!

12 July 2023
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Reply from The Talent Hunter (Pty) Ltd

Thanks so much for this amazing review! I am so glad that you are enjoying progressing through my Online Academy! :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Course!

Vanessa is a great teacher; her course is easy to follow and very informative.

5 April 2023
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Thanks so much Emie - I appreciate your review :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing

Such an awesome, interactive training experience.

5 April 2023
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Thanks so much Lianne :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Insightful Training

Vanessa's training was something I wish every Recruiter can experience. She is passionate, personable, energetic, and has a great sense of humour. The training was superb and gave me great insights into the world of sourcing and recruitment. These insights I can use in real life. Awesome delivery! Thank you, Vanessa, I cannot wait to see what's next!

16 November 2022
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Thanks so much Melissa and I promise to keep you posted about the exciting plans that I have for the future :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vanessa's training is so worth it... you should not miss out!

I've just complete the Intermediate and Advanced Talent Sourcing Courses presented by Vanessa. I was a bit reluctant to do these courses at first, but she managed to convince me, and boy, am I happy she did. 🎉 Vanessa has vast experience in recruitment and tools to use, and presented the course with so much energy and made it fun. I learnt so much from her and will definitely implement what she taught😊🙌 @vanessa Thank you for being such an inspiration to everyone and for your passion for what we do ✨💖

16 November 2022
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Reply from The Talent Hunter (Pty) Ltd

Thanks so much for your kind words - I am so glad that I have met you Therese! :)

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