David Hughes
Managing Partner, Information Technology Division
Lucas Group
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
After I graduated from college in 2005, I joined a recruiting firm and did well for a few years.
When the economy crashed in 2008, the tech and recruiting markets were absolutely crushed.
I knew if I just stuck with my job and rode it out, the tides would come back in.
Sure enough, 2010 ended up being one of the best years for me, performance-wise.
Since then, I've been given Lucas Group's top award for the past two years in a row.
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Education
High School
Associate's Degree
Modesto Junior College
Modesto Junior College
Career
Managing Partner, Information Technology Division
I work with the CEOs of software companies to help them build their sales and IT teams.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Technology
Communicating / Sharing Stories
Day to Day
Most of my days include a mix of speaking with companies about their hiring needs, working on contracts and agreements to send out to clients and hires, scheduling interviews, prepping and debriefing candidates, talking to candidates about accepting offers, and occasionally going out of the office to meet with new clients. A great day would include me getting candidates that I'm excited about in front of my clients, and hopefully seeing those candidates fielding a few offers.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Technology is always evolving, so one of the first things you have to have is that base interest in learning about and experimenting with new technology, mostly so that you can keep up with its developments.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Associate's Degree
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Peers:
"Your job and your compensation plan seem risky."
Challenges I Overcame
Growing Up in the Foster Care System
