Naja Dunn

About Naja Dunn

I work at the intersection of career coaching, candidate placement, and talent alignment.Over the past several years, I’ve supported job seekers and hiring teams by preparing candidates to compete for roles in Tech Sales, IT, QA, Sales Engineering, UX Design, and corporate functions. My work has included resume construction, LinkedIn optimization, mock interviews, job matching, and onboarding support — all with the goal of aligning the right talent to the right opportunity.As a Career Coach, I’ve helped candidates translate their experience into clear, hire-ready narratives while guiding them through the realities of today’s job market. As an HR Manager and recruiting support partner, I’ve sourced talent through Indeed and LinkedIn, screened and interviewed candidates, coordinated onboarding, and partnered with leadership to reduce time-to-hire and improve hiring outcomes.I also bring a strong background in candidate engagement and employer branding, having built and grown a professional community of over 18K on LinkedIn through content focused on career clarity, job readiness, and professional growth. This experience allows me to connect authentically with candidates while maintaining a structured, process-driven approach to hiring.I’m currently pursuing opportunities in Recruiting, Corporate Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition, where I can support full-cycle hiring efforts, contribute to strong candidate experiences, and grow within a TA team.

Experience

1. Talent Development Specialist

   Coursecareers

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Developed and prepared 40+ job-ready candidates monthly for roles in Tech Sales, IT Support, QA, and Sales Engineering• Contributed to 85% candidate success rate through targeted resume optimization, interview preparation, and job alignment• Evaluated candidate readiness and aligned skill sets with current hiring market demands and employer expectations• Built and maintained pipelines of high intent, job ready candidates across multiple tech disciplines• Equipped candidates with targeted job search and outreach strategies, improving interview conversion and offer outcomes• Delivered structured feedback and interview coaching to strengthen candidate performance• Tracked candidate progress and outcomes using CRM tools (Monday.com, Airtable)• Stayed current on hiring trends, role requirements, and market shifts to better position candidates

Education

• Mercer County Community College

  Associate of Science - AS, Criminology

  2015 — 2017

• Rutgers University

  Sociology

  2011 — 2014

• CourseCareers

  Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management

  2022 — 2022