Tatum Specht
About Tatum Specht
Tatum Specht is a Senior Recruiting Experience Coordinator at Handshake, where she manages around 1,700 interviews annually and contributes to internal knowledge sharing. She has a background in recruiting coordination and event planning, with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration from the University of North Texas.
Work at Handshake
Tatum Specht serves as the Sr. Recruiting Experience Coordinator at Handshake, a position held since 2023. In this role, she manages approximately 1,700 interviews annually by coordinating schedules for various Hiring Managers and Recruiters. Her responsibilities include advising candidates on interview best practices through pre-interview video greets, which helps ensure candidates are well-prepared. Tatum also co-led the Closing Kit initiative, designed to enhance the candidate experience and improve offer acceptance rates by providing personalized touchpoints at the offer stage. Additionally, she contributes to the creation and maintenance of Confluence resources related to recruiting coordination practices.
Previous Experience
Before her current role, Tatum worked at Handshake as a Recruiting Experience Coordinator from 2021 to 2023. Prior to that, she held the position of Recruiting Coordinator at Evolve for six months in 2021. Tatum also worked as an Owner Support Specialist at Evolve from 2020 to 2021. Her earlier experience includes serving as a Summer Camp Coordinator at the Professional Development Institute in 2019 and as an Assistant to the Director of Career Certificates at the same institute. Additionally, she was an Eagle Ambassador at the University of North Texas from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Tatum Specht earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration/Management from the University of North Texas, where she studied from 2017 to 2020. Her academic background provides a foundation for her expertise in event planning and coordination, which she has applied in her professional roles. Tatum's educational experience complements her skills in recruiting and candidate engagement, enhancing her effectiveness in her current position at Handshake.
Event Planning Skills
Tatum has demonstrated her event planning skills through her role at Handshake, where she developed and facilitated content for an all-company intern celebration. This experience highlights her ability to organize and execute events that engage participants and promote a positive company culture. Her background in hospitality management further supports her capabilities in planning and coordinating successful events.