How Caroline Became a Recruiter

My journey into recruitment began largely due to my extensive experiences being recruited throughout my 12-year career in sales and marketing, particularly within the healthcare and senior living sectors. Despite my accomplishments, I found myself yearning for something more fulfilling. Reflecting on the positive interactions I had with recruiters, I realized that I could potentially utilize my sales and marketing expertise in a new, impactful way by helping others navigate their career paths.

I started by interviewing with numerous agencies but encountered resistance due to my senior-level status and lack of direct recruiting experience. Fortunately, I discovered a small, local company in New Hampshire that specialized in engineering, architecture, and construction. This became my entry point into the recruitment industry, where I spent a year and a half acquiring invaluable knowledge and experience.

Subsequently, an external recruiter presented me with an opportunity at another agency, where I transitioned to focusing on technology roles. Over the next three and a half years, I honed my skills in this specialized field, gaining a deeper understanding of the technology sector and its unique recruitment challenges.

Then, about a year ago, I decided to make another significant change. I joined an organization that allowed me to work across a diverse range of industries nationwide. This broader scope provided far more opportunities than my previous technology-focused role. Embracing this new challenge, I revisited my roots in architecture, engineering, and construction.

It was around this time that a family friend, who had always been my informal mentor in recruitment, reached out. Even before I officially became a recruiter, this person had been a guiding presence, offering insights and advice about the recruitment field. We often discussed my career, and they played a pivotal role in my professional development.

Meeting Todd and Joe ultimately marked a pivotal point in my career, laying the groundwork for my ongoing development and achievements in the recruitment industry. Thus, my journey has come full circle, blending my foundational expertise in sales and marketing with my evolved skills in recruitment across multiple industries, providing a fulfilling and dynamic career trajectory.

Learn more about Caroline and the rest of the FootBridge team here.