Chicago, Illinois, United States
Hi, I’m Vivian Nguyen — a Talent Acquisition Manager and Career Coach passionate about education equity and empowering first‑generation students and early‑career professionals to thrive. From the first time I connected candidates with life-changing opportunities, I knew recruiting wasn’t just my job — it was my passion. Over the years, I’ve refined that passion into a results-driven, strategic approach to talent acquisition, helping organizations attract, hire, and retain top talent while advancing diversity and inclusion. As a first-generation professional myself, I know how overwhelming it can be to break into corporate spaces without a blueprint. Through my content and coaching, I aim to be the mentor I wish I had — sharing real insights, actionable advice, and lessons from my own journey. Let’s connect if you’re navigating your career, preparing for interviews, building confidence in your professional path, or interested in collaborating to shape the future of work.
Led end-to-end talent acquisition strategy, consistently hiring top-tier talent across multiple roles and functions while maintaining a high bar for quality, culture add, and long-term performance. Consistently exceeded hiring targets and overachieved key recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rate, and candidate satisfaction, by leveraging data-driven sourcing and process optimization. Drove month-over-month hiring growth by building strong talent pipelines, proactively engaging passive candidates, and aligning closely with hiring managers on workforce planning and hiring priorities. Acted as a strategic partner to senior stakeholders and hiring leaders, advising on market trends, compensation insights, and hiring strategy to support business growth and scalability. Elevated candidate experience and employer brand by implementing high-touch, inclusive recruiting practices, resulting in improved candidate engagement, stronger referrals, and repeat hiring manager partnerships.
Led full-cycle recruiting for early-career and campus hiring programs, partnering with hiring managers and business leaders to attract, assess, and hire top student and graduate talent across multiple functions. Designed and executed campus recruiting strategies, including university partnerships, info sessions, career fairs, and diversity-focused initiatives to strengthen early-career pipelines. Served as a trusted advisor to candidates throughout the recruitment process, providing interview coaching, resume guidance, and transparent communication to deliver an inclusive, high-touch candidate experience. Analyzed hiring metrics and pipeline data to optimize sourcing strategies, improve time-to-fill, and increase offer acceptance rates across student and graduate programs. Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion by supporting underrepresented candidates and collaborating with internal stakeholders to build equitable and accessible recruiting practices.
Managed the full lifecycle recruiting process for both technical and non-technical roles, creating targeted job descriptions, building diverse candidate pipelines, and negotiating offers, which resulted in a 25% increase in offer acceptance rates and a 20% reduction in time-to-hire. Maintained consistent client communication, delivering recruitment progress updates, and candidate feedback, and ensuring ongoing alignment with client needs, resulting in a 95% client satisfaction rating and a 30% increase in repeat business. Prepared candidates for interviews, providing coaching on company culture, expectations, and interview best practices, contributing to a 40% increase in interview-to-hire conversion rate. Negotiated competitive offers and employment terms for executive candidates, securing win-win outcomes and contributing to a 15% increase in high-level placements and a 25% improvement in long-term candidate retention. Implemented data-driven sourcing strategies to expand candidate reach and improve diversity, increasing pipeline quality and reducing time spent per hire by 18% through enhanced search techniques. Successfully filled 30+ roles per year across multiple departments, including industrial, clerical, technical, and executive-level positions.