Ella Stone

I am currently working as a Sourcing Specialist at Talent International, supporting a high-performing team and helping connect skilled candidates with roles across government and corporate clients. Coming from a small-business background, I’ve brought strong communication, organisation and people-focused skills into a fast-paced recruitment environment, and it’s pushed me to grow quickly and confidently. In this role, I’ve strengthened my ability to work under pressure, manage high call volumes, build rapport fast, and keep the placement process running smoothly from first contact to final checks. Candidate sourcing & engagement: Using LinkedIn, SEEK, Bullhorn and social channels to identify and attract talent for a wide range of technical roles. High-volume communication: Managing large amounts of calls a day, building trust quickly, and holding clear, confident conversations with candidates. Interviewing & screening: Running prescreens, face-to-face interviews, reference checks, and assessing candidates for both skill fit and cultural fit. Strong client collaboration: Working closely with Account Managers to understand role requirements and support the delivery of quality candidates. Compliance & process management: Coordinating police checks, DCSI screening, and verifying work rights to ensure all placements meet workplace and government standards. Relationship building: Maintaining genuine connections with candidates, supporting them through the recruitment process, and acting as a reliable point of contact. Organisation & prioritisation: Managing fast-moving pipelines, shifting priorities, and time-sensitive tasks while staying structured and detail-focused. Resilience & drive: Staying motivated in a target-driven environment and contributing positively to a strong team culture.

Running my own lash business over the past three years has been one of the most rewarding experiences I’ve had. It pushed me to back myself, manage everything independently, and genuinely understand how strong client relationships can shape a business. What started as a side passion turned into a busy home salon built on trust, consistency, and a lot of hard work. Through that journey, I’ve developed a core set of skills that I now bring into every professional setting: Client relationships: Creating a comfortable, professional space helped me earn long-term clients and strong referral networks, which eventually expanded my client base Clear communication: Working one-on-one taught me how to listen, explain services, manage expectations, and build trust quickly with my clients. I learnt how to adapt to their needs to create the best service possible. Stakeholder management: Managing clients, suppliers, and local partnerships gave me confidence in handling different personalities and needs. Organisation & time management: Balancing bookings, stock, finances, and daily operations (all while still studying in my final years of high school and entry years of university) sharpened my ability to prioritise and stay structured. Social media & content creation: Running all marketing myself taught me how to create content that connects and keeps people engaged. Customer retention: Using my warm, bubbly personality to create a welcoming experience helped me maintain a loyal client base. Business administration: Managing budgets, schedules, and client systems strengthened my administrative skills and attention to detail. Human behaviour awareness: Working closely with clients every day deepened my understanding of people, motivation, and communication style