Career Path of a Talent Acquisition Associate at Expert Insights Platform
Kelly attended Northeastern University and took advantage of their co-op program to explore different fields, starting with a psychology research lab that revealed a preference for a "more fast-paced" environment, and then transitioned into HR with a focus on learning and development, and ultimately a recruiting internship, all of which led Kelly to pursue a "people oriented nature of a recruiting role" post-graduation and eventually to Expert Insights Platform. Kelly's path began with a recruiting coordinator role at a startup before finding a passion for campus recruiting.
Co-op Programs, Human Resources, Recruiting, Internship Experience, Career Path
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Kelly Marchese
Talent Acquisition Associate
Expert Insights Platform
Northeastern University
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Psychology
Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Human Resources (HR)
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Northeastern University's co-op program provided valuable experience: Kelly participated in three six-month co-ops, working full-time every other semester, which allowed her to explore different career paths.
2. Exploration of different fields: Kelly's initial internship in a psychology research lab, though different from her current role, provided essential skills in organization, communication, and time management, while also clarifying her preference for a faster-paced environment.
3. Transition to HR and recruiting: Kelly's interest in a people-oriented role and making an impact led her to recruiting after graduation, starting as a recruiting coordinator and then specializing in campus recruiting.
Transcript
Could you walk me through your career path, starting with your experiences in college? Did you have any internships or jobs before your current role?
Absolutely. I went to Northeastern University, known for its great co-op program. This gave me the chance to explore different types of experiences while in college. I completed three six-month co-ops, working full-time every other semester.
I was a psychology major, so I wanted to explore different areas. My first real internship was in a psychology research lab. This was very different from what I do now, but it gave me skills in organization, communication, and time management. It also made me realize I was looking for something more fast-paced.
That's what drew me to business. My next two co-ops were in HR, focused on learning and development. I also completed a recruiting internship. This was the baseline of the different paths I was considering in college.
When I started looking at post-grad opportunities, I realized I really liked the people-oriented nature of a recruiting role. I enjoyed communicating with different people throughout the day. I felt like I was making an impact in those past recruiting roles. That's what led me to recruiting.
After graduation, I started with a startup as a recruiting coordinator, doing scheduling work. From there, I found my path into campus recruiting, which I've really enjoyed so far.