Rokhaya Mané on What Recruiters Really Look For and the Leadership Skill That Future-Proofs Careers

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Rokhaya Mané (linkedin.com/in/rokhayamane/), a global talent acquisition advisor and leader with over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition and strategic HR, joins host Dan Freehling (contempusleadership.com). Rokhaya shares what recruiters actually want to see in candidates today, from storytelling that clearly articulates value to evidence of agility, alignment, and future readiness. She explains how recruiters use LinkedIn and applicant tracking systems (ATS), and offers sharp advice on networking and outreach. For leaders, Rokhaya makes the case for lifelong learning as the top skill for navigating the future of work. She also unpacks the cost of values in leadership, as discussed on an episode of her podcast Rok On!. Recommended reading: “The Squiggly Career” by Helen Tupper and Sarah Ellis, “How to Find the Person Who Can Help You Get Ahead at Work” Ted Talk by Carla Harris, and “The Power of Vulnerability” Ted Talk by Brené Brown. Show notes at forwardlookingleadership.com.

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