Everything You Need to Know to Book Bill
About Bill Humbert
Bill Humbert is a nationally recognized speaker, talent attraction consultant, and career transition expert with over four decades of experience helping companies recruit and retain top talent. Known as “RecruiterGuy,” he is the author of three books and has been featured in more than 139 television interviews, including CNN Headline News, as well as numerous podcasts and radio shows.
Since 1981, Bill has partnered with organizations across industries to improve their hiring success and employee engagement. His unique consulting model focuses on working with one client at a time on a flat monthly fee, providing hands-on recruitment and training to build lasting talent strategies. As a member of the National Speakers Association, Bill delivers highly engaging, customized keynotes—like his signature Make Your Company ROAR (Recruit, Onboard, Actuate, Retain)—that inspire audiences to create workplaces where employees thrive.
Bill’s energetic, conversational style connects with audiences on a personal level, weaving in his passion for goal setting, employee engagement, and productivity. Meeting planners and audiences alike appreciate his practical insights and memorable stories that leave a lasting impact.
Speaker One Sheets
Bill’s most popular Talent Attraction and Proper Goal Setting for Businesses and Professionals
- Properly setting Aggressive Goals to gain increased Revenue and Profitability (entertaining and educational with stories)
- New Employee Goal Setting (then Get Out of Their Way!)
- A new way of Recruiting – Talent Attraction!
- Address the Reasons Recruiting
is the Black Sheep of HR
Bill's Keynote Topics
THE POWER OF PROPER GOAL SETTING
MEMORABLE STORIES WITH LASTING IMPACT
MAKE YOUR COMPANY ROAR Top Talent
(Recruit, Onboard, Actuate, Retain)
PROPER GOAL SETTING ACCELERATES
YOUR COMPANY AND CAREER!
How to Get the MOST out of a Career Fair
Secrets of a Successful Job Search
How to Select Impact Performers
Testimonials
Your passion for helping job seekers is a credit to you. Everyone can use your help and guidance.
Dennis Majewski
PONG, Professional Opportunities Networking Group
Leadership and Speakers Team
PONG MKE Job Seeker Group
Bill's been speaking on “Secrets of a Successful Career Search” since 1995 to colleges and universities across the us.
PR PHOTOS & ASSETS
Speaker Introduction
Get ready to meet someone more than a recruiting expert—he’s a dynamic storyteller, international speaker, and adventurer whose insights have crossed three continents and 15,000 miles of hitchhiking!
Known worldwide as the “RecruiterGuy,” Bill Humbert brings over 40 years of Talent Attraction expertise and 26 years of Career Coaching experience to every stage he steps on. Whether he’s making audiences laugh with real-life stories from the road or delivering strategic takeaways that reshape how we recruit, retain, or rethink our careers, Bill captivates with every word.
His secret? He connects—instantly and authentically.
Why Audiences Can’t Get Enough of Bill Humbert:
- International speaker on the power of proper goal-setting, talent attraction, and career success
- Creator of the SCAMPS method for setting and achieving impactful goals
(Specific with a Strategy to Achieve the Goal, Challenging, Achievable, Measurable, Public, Specific End Date) - Trusted advisor to leaders building high-performing, engaged teams
- Masterful storyteller who educates, entertains, and inspires real change
So buckle up—because this is more than a keynote or a breakout session. This is a journey.
Please join me in welcoming the ever-curious, always insightful, and truly unforgettable…
Bill Humbert—the RecruiterGuy!
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Bill’s FAQs
Bill uses a Microsoft Surface Pro to run his PowerPoint presentations. Please provide:
- LCD projector and screen (minimum 10 feet wide; 12 feet preferred for larger rooms)
- Wireless lavaliere microphone
- 48-inch round or square table at the front of the room for his computer
These ensure the best experience for your audience and a smooth presentation.
Bill takes time to understand your audience and industry. His process includes:
- Interviews with key stakeholders
- Reading your industry publications (when provided)
- Speaking with influential leaders in your field
- When possible, visiting a member business or facility in Wisconsin or while traveling
This insight allows him to tailor content to your organization’s specific challenges and goals. Bill is available to deliver both keynote addresses and breakout sessions during the same conference or event.
Bill’s presentation style combines actionable insights with a lighthearted delivery—what he calls
Learntainment™.
- Adaptable to diverse audiences and all group sizes—2, 20, 200, or 2,000
- Interactive elements customized to fit your event size and objectives
Your attendees will be engaged, informed, and entertained.
Bill dresses to meet your event’s expectations. Options include:
- Business formal (suit or black tie)
- Business casual (polo-style shirt)
- Customized (company-branded apparel or visual-themed attire)
Just let him know your preference.
Bill travels from Dane County Regional Airport (MSN), Madison, WI for events outside Wisconsin and Chicago, IL.
- Flat-rate travel fee applies
- No travel fees for events in Wisconsin or the Chicago, IL metro area
Bill provides a handout version of his PowerPoint presentation:
- Delivered via email (PDF format) or mailed hard copy
- You may reproduce as many as needed for your audience
Please reserve a king/non-smoking hotel room, billed to your master account.
To confirm your booking:
- A 50% deposit of the speaking fee, plus the flat-rate travel fee, secures your date
Early deposits help ensure scheduling availability.
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