The Recruiter-in-Residence (RIR) at the University of Illinois Research Park provides one-on-one assistance to UIRP companies who are scaling their operations through talent acquisition.
Consulting is available for UIRP companies, including corporations, small businesses, EnterpriseWorks tenants, and affiliate members. Growth-stage startups will be prioritized.
The RIR focuses on helping clients with best practices for sourcing, identifying, and successfully hiring full-time technical talent.
Consulting services can include following:
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Technical recruiting advice and strategy suggestions
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Receiving templates for recruitment strategizing
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Interview planning
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Employment brand development
Annual training events will be hosted by the RIR throughout the year.
To receive a consultation, please submit an online request form.
Upcoming Workshops:
Lessons Learned from Six Years as a Tech Recruiter
Wednesday, July 31, 2019
EnterpriseWorks Atrium, 60 Hazelwood Dr, Champaign
12 to 1pm

Sophie Roney will discuss the lessons she has learned while working as a tech recruiter for both well-established companies and startups alike. Sophie's wisdom will be inspiring to all companies, no matter their size and their current hiring plans.
The Recruiter-in-Residence
Sophie Roney

Sophie Roney is a recruiter, talent acquisition consultant, and writer for ERE. She spent the majority of her career in the technology and agriculture industries, specializing in engineering and product in-house recruitment. Outside of work, Sophie teaches yoga, makes celery juice, and practices Spanish to prepare for her next trip to South America.