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How long have you been with firstPRO?
- I have been with firstPRO for 2 years and a month.
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What do you do? What’s your day-to-day like?
- I am a Technical Recruiter. I spend my days reviewing job applicants and searching the job boards to match IT candidates with specific needs that our clients have.
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What do you love most about the job?
- I enjoy helping people either find their home or helping them gain needed experience on their resume that will help them reach their IT career goals.
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What are the biggest challenges in your job?
- The biggest challenge about my job is navigating people, which is also a main part of my job. Being able to get someone a job is a great feeling, but on the flip side if I’m not able to get someone a job, communication with them is very challenging.
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What accomplishment are you most proud of?
- The biggest accomplishment I am proud of has been the placements I have made that have helped veterans of the United States Military either start or advance their IT careers.
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What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever gotten?
- You have to ride the eps and flows of this job. The days that are harder just make the wins and good times even better.
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What are some of the standout factors you’re looking for when you match candidates with clients?
- Technical abilities are always important, but I believe the culture fit is probably the most important thing.
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Do you stay in touch with your previous placements?
- I think LinkedIn has become a great tool for keeping in touch with previous placements. It is great for having a quick catch-up chat, recognizing career accomplishments, or even just wishing them a happy birthday.
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What do you like to do for fun outside of work?
- I am a 4 for 4 guys. I like to spend as much time as I can down at the stadiums cheering on the Eagles, Phillies, Sixers, and Flyers.
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If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
- I would love to visit Ireland.
