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From TikTok to ATS: Converting Social Attention Into Applications

September 18, 2025
Oceanside B Ballroom
Breakout Session
In a talent market where attention is the new currency, recruiters must go where the candidates are—and today, that's on social platforms like TikTok and Instagram. This session explores how social media and video-first sourcing strategies are redefining talent acquisition and how these approaches can be meaningfully integrated into your HR tech stack. Learn how leading organizations are using short-form content, employer branding, and data-driven targeting to move passive viewers to active applicants. Whether you're experimenting with your first social hiring campaign or looking to optimize your funnel, this session will equip you with actionable insights to connect, engage, and convert next-gen talent.
Speakers
Jessica Miller-Merrell, Founder & Chief Innovation Officer - Workology
Mike Peditto, Founder - Realistic Recruiting LLC
Victoria Gates, Co-Founder - Expert Interviewers
Lorna Erickson, Co-Founder - Expert Interviewers
William Tincup, Editor, Analyst, Advisor, & Host - WRKdefined

Session Type

Core Session

Topic

HR Tech and Operational Excellence

Learning Objective 1

Design a video-first talent sourcing strategy that aligns with organizational hiring goals.

Learning Objective 2

Integrate social media-driven candidate pipelines into existing Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and recruitment workflows.

Learning Objective 3

Measure the effectiveness of social media and video content in driving qualified applications using key HR metrics.

Access Type

Conference Pass