Candace James
About Candace James
Candace James is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in recruitment and strategic innovation management. She currently works at VGW and CJ Consultants in Perth, Australia, after previously holding roles at Blue Tongue and ECM.
Work at VGW
Candace James has been employed at VGW as a Talent Acquisition Specialist since 2020. In this role, she has focused on implementing innovative recruitment strategies aimed at attracting top talent within the tech industry. Her work is characterized by a strong emphasis on connecting candidates with organizations that prioritize innovation and industry disruption. This approach has contributed to VGW's efforts in enhancing its workforce and maintaining a competitive edge in the market.
Previous Experience at Blue Tongue
Prior to her current role, Candace worked at Blue Tongue as a Recruitment Consultant - International from 2017 to 2020. During her three years in this position, she operated out of West Perth, Western Australia. Her experience at Blue Tongue provided her with valuable insights into international recruitment practices and enhanced her skills in identifying and attracting diverse talent.
Education and Expertise
Candace studied at TBS in Barcelona, where she focused on Business/Commerce and achieved a specialization in Strategic Innovation Management from 2017 to 2018. She also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) from Curtin University, which she completed from 2016 to 2019. Currently, she is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy at The University of Notre Dame Australia, which she began in 2021. Her educational background supports her expertise in strategic innovation management, which she applies in her talent acquisition role.
Background in Human Resources
Before her roles in talent acquisition, Candace worked as a Human Resources Recruitment Officer at ECM from 2013 to 2017. This four-year experience laid the foundation for her career in recruitment and talent management, allowing her to develop essential skills in candidate evaluation and organizational fit.
Current Role at CJ Consultants
In addition to her work at VGW, Candace serves as the Principal Consultant - Technology at CJ Consultants, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she continues to leverage her expertise in technology recruitment and strategic innovation, further enhancing her contributions to the field.