Shally Steckerl

Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Shally Steckerl is a globally renowned talent strategy pioneer and visionary leader who has been transforming the recruitment landscape since 1996. As the architect of Talent Sourcing as a legitimate job function, he has developed groundbreaking techniques and methodologies now used by thousands of recruiting professionals worldwide. A prolific author, Shally's bestselling books, including "The Sourcing Method," have become seminal works in the industry. His expertise is sought after by Fortune 500 companies and tech giants alike, with Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Cisco, and Fiserv among the many beneficiaries of his innovative approaches.

Shally's impact extends beyond consulting, as he is a captivating keynote speaker and workshop leader, sharing his unparalleled insights at international conferences and corporate events. His unique blend of technological acumen and human-centered strategies has helped over 300 major corporations optimize their recruitment workflows, automate processes, and build high-performing talent sourcing teams.

As a passionate advocate for automation in recruitment, Shally emphasizes the critical balance between technological innovation and human connection. His work focuses on hiring, training, and leading world-class teams, creating predictive analytics dashboards, and developing sustainable talent advantages for employers. Shally's servant leadership style and dedication to mentoring have elevated countless recruiters and talent professionals. He hosts "Shally's Alley," a weekly live show featuring interviews with talent acquisition leaders and experts, further cementing his role as the industry's preeminent thought leader.

A former Peace Corps volunteer, proud husband, and father of two, Shally Steckerl continues to push the boundaries of global recruitment, helping organizations navigate the complex intersection of talent, technology, and strategy in today's dynamic job market.

Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Shally Steckerl’s Session(s)


12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m. PT —

OSINT Web Tools You Should Be Using

Unlock the power of Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) and gain a competitive edge in talent acquisition. In this dynamic conference session, Shally will dive deep into the art and science of ethically sourcing, analyzing, and applying actionable intelligence about key stakeholders. Stay ahead of the curve by mastering the latest OSINT tools and techniques tailored specifically for corporate recruiters.

Session Highlights:

  • Understand the critical distinction between primary and secondary intelligence and how to leverage each effectively in your recruitment strategy.
  • Explore cutting-edge OSINT tools such as Maltego, GHDB, Ceepy, and more to enhance your sourcing capabilities and uncover hidden talent pools.
  • Uncover unconventional sources of OSINT, including archive.org, social media updates, journals, articles, and magazines, to gain valuable insights into candidate profiles.
  • Harness the power of online discussions, conferences, trade shows, natural language processing, and peer regression searches to extract actionable intelligence.

Join us for an immersive journey into the world of OSINT and revolutionize your recruitment game like never before!


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