Stephanie Smith
Recruiter
Capital One
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
I took a job for a small staffing company just randomly and that set the path for me.
I left and went to a larger staffing company. I learned more and had more responsibilities.
I transitioned into a corporate recruiting position.
I spent time learning more around broader Human Resources while becoming a better recruiter.
Education
High School
Career
Recruiter
I help people through an interview process and help them get jobs.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Education
Helping People
Day to Day
Specifically on a daily basis, I could be doing any of the following: speaking with managers who are hiring about new roles, candidates, in process, discussing details of interview process; speaking with candidates to screen them for a role, review resumes, help candidates prepare for onsite interviews, declining candidates who will not be advancing within our process; answering lots of emails from the various candidates I have in process and the various hiring managers I work for.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
I would choose a degree program in business or something related to Human Resources. Getting a first job where you are working with people where you can learn customer service would help with all the people interaction you have in recruiting.
Recommended Education
My career is not related to what I studied. I'd recommend this path instead:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Family:
"You need to move up faster and make more money."
Challenges I Overcame
Financial
First-Generation College Student
