Abstract: A talent acquisition portal, system, and method includes one or more servers collectively configured to implement: an employer function enabling the one or more employers to post opportunities and find candidates based on a two-tiered search structure; a counselor function enabling the one or more counselors to invite other counselors to join the talent acquisition portal, interact with assigned candidates of the one or more candidates, and assist the assigned candidates with finding an opportunity; a candidate function enabling the one or more candidates to sign up responsive to an invite from one of the one or more counselors, develop a resume, and search and apply for one of the opportunities; and a triangulated communication structure between the one or more employers, the one or more counselors, and/or the one or more candidates.