The new rules of candidate engagement
Wednesday, 16 September 2026 | 12:00pm - 2:30pm
QT Sydney, Studio Q - 49 Market Street Sydney, NSW
Frictionless funnels, transparent AI, and quality over quantity
The top of the hiring funnel isn’t just crowded, it’s noisy.
Talent Acquisition teams are stretched thin trying to filter high application volumes while staying focused on what matters most: Quality of Hire. So how do we design a candidate journey that cuts through the noise, leverages AI responsibly, and naturally guides the right talent forward?
Join us for lunch and a candid conversation with Ben Roberts, Head of Talent Acquisition at David Jones and Dave Pytko, Senior Manager Talent Acquisition and Learning at Scope (Aust) Ltd, who will share firsthand how technology, automation, and AI are actively transforming their TA processes.
What we’ll explore:
Discover how combining authentic content, intelligent automation and transparent AI frees up recruiters to move from repetitive administration tasks to strategic advisors, measurably improving candidate experience and Quality of Hire along the way.
Key takeaways:
- Reducing funnel friction: Practical ways to streamline screening, testing, and recommendations without sacrificing candidate engagement or experience.
- Managing the volume realities: Strategies for handling high applicant volume smoothly, ensuring every candidate gets a timely response while keeping your team focused on fit.
- Authentic self-selection: How to use multi-stage CTAs and transparent content so candidates can qualify themselves in or out before hitting “apply.”
- Quality of hire over quantity: How shifting KPIs away from raw applicant count toward Quality of Hire elevates TA into a strategic, value-driving business partner.
Seats are strictly limited. Register now to secure your place at the table.
