Shaping Early Career Programs That Convert with Jacquilynne Ellison-Wickson of HUB International

Knowing your career path early can be a game-changer, but aligning internships to long-term hiring goals is where most companies fall short. Jacquilynne Ellison-Wickson, Director of Talent Acquisition for Canada of HUB International, joins Ryan Dull to explore how HUB builds career pipelines, rethinks intern hiring and redefines what success looks like in TA.

Key Takeaways:

(02:38) Jacquilynne’s journey into recruitment and how a serious life event reshaped her career focus and passion.

(08:07) Creating her first internship program showed how vast and impactful TA can be.

(12:18) HUB International offers personalized, solution-focused insurance guidance.

(16:51) Tailoring internships to student intent creates meaningful outcomes.

(20:53) Partnering with schools and converting newcomers strengthen HUB’s talent pipeline.

(25:40) Standardized tools and training ensure recruiter success and hiring integrity.

(28:03) Leverage your personal brand in TA while leading with empathy and kindness.

Resources Mentioned:

Jacquilynne Ellison-Wickson

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaellison/

HUB International | LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/hub-international/

HUB International | Website

https://www.hubinternational.com/

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