Getting in the Door How I got my first Recruiting Job in Boston
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Breaking Into Recruiting: My Journey to Landing a Job in Boston
Back in 2005, the recruiting industry seemed sluggish, or at least that’s how it felt to me as I navigated numerous interviews without success. I’m not sure why I decided to leave my sales job to pursue recruiting, but it was like an unexpected dream pushing me towards a new adventure.
My first brush with recruiting agencies happened in 2004 with Creative Financial Staffing in Boston, thanks to a friend’s referral. That gig ended abruptly after three weeks with a polite call saying my services were no longer needed. Apparently, I had uncovered a major collections issue that someone higher up didn’t want exposed?"confirmed by an insider.
Fast forward to 2005, and there I was, hustling around Boston in a nice suit my dad had bought me, trying to convince agencies that a dedicated Brandeis graduate was a valuable asset. Despite my efforts, I kept facing rejection.
One memorable interview was with Robert Half, where a manager named Luke bluntly called me a job hopper. He suggested I get a stable job for over a year before reaching out again. Ironically, I did end up contacting him later, but by then, I had 35 people billing under me and zero interest in joining Robert Half.
I tried my luck at various agencies: Winter & Wyman in Waltham, Sullivan & Cogliano, KNF&T in Boston?"where I was struck by the lack of male employees?"and even Sapphire, where I boldly pitched myself to a technical recruiter.
Maxim Staffing’s office was unimpressive, and though Apex Systems had a better setup, they passed on me. Resource Options in Needham didn’t appeal to me due to their placement focus. Desperate, I even considered a collections job at Time Warner, despite my dislike for accounting and cubicle environments.
I approached SEDO.com, hoping to land a sales position, but that didn’t pan out either. Just when I was about to give up on recruiting, I interviewed at Total Technical Services in Waltham. To keep my options open, I also took a server job at Ground Round, an All-American experience I wanted to try.
However, after five training shifts, I was let go for not picking up the skills fast enough?"a blow, considering my educational background. At 24, with no job and dwindling finances, I wondered why my dad had paid so much for my Brandeis education.
Then, a lifeline appeared: a call from Total Technical Services offering me a position. The joy I felt was immense, even if the starting pay was just $9.33 per hour with a $10K draw. I was finally in the door, ready to embark on my recruiting career!
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