career advice from recruiters that will get you motivated
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Know yourselfand valueyour worth!Don't settlefor somethingjust to paythe bills.Patricia Alderton, Recruiter
Alwaysremember:people hireindividualsthey enjoy
being around.Let your
personalitycome out!
Monica Barnhart, HR Manager
Have a realhandle on whatyou're looking forin your next job.Someone who isvague abouttheir search isn'tlikely to end upat the top of anyrecruiter'spriority list.
Russ O'Reilly, Technical Recruiter
Avoid speaking ingeneralities whenhighlighting yourskills during an
interview. What didyou specifically
contribute to thecompany?
Nick Tanis, Technical Market Director
Finding the rightcareer path is
something you don'twant to rush. Takeyour time and use
your network.
Victoria Velton, Recruiter
Know your valueadd. What do youor will you bring to
the company?Have a pitch ready
to explain it!
Graham Talbot, Executive Search Associate
Go on informationalinterviews! Knowingpeople's opinions ontheir position & thecompany they work forsheds a lot of light onany opportunities youwere considering there.
Katie Wiggins, Business Development Executive
Show your passiontangibly throughoutside projects,
networking events,studying, andcertifications.
Ryan Phillips, Technical Recruiter
Always aim high.The effort you put inpositively correlatesto the return!
Patrick Thornton, QA Recruiter
Create alignmentbetween the
company's needsand your talents.Why are you a fit
for them? Why arethey a fit for you?
Kelly Whalen, Executive Search Associate
Don't be afraid to saywhat you don't know.Make it clear you'rewilling to learn and takeon new challenges.
Janell Toliver, Technical Recruiter
Be yourself!Companies want
genuine employees.Don't act differentlyjust to "fit in" to a
culture. Yourhappiness and success
within a companydepends a lot on your
authenticity.
Haley Burnett, Recruiter
Your path will be everchanging. Give yourselfpermission to welcomechange and challenges.Celebrate your successalong the way!
Faith Wildesen, Business Development Executive
Feeling awesome yet?We knew you were awesome from the start.
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