Favorite Parts Of Being A Technical Recruiter At A Fortune 100 Entertainment Tech Company
Kristin enjoys the variety inherent in the recruiting profession, noting that "the variety kind of keeps you on your toes," while also providing predictable elements for stability. This variety has allowed Kristin to work across diverse industries, leading to significant personal and professional growth, resulting in learning "so much about people and about business."
Career Development, Communication, Networking, Problem-Solving, Variety
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Kristin Gonzales
Technical Recruiter
Entertainment Technology Fortune 100
University of San Diego
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Psychology
Technology
Human Resources (HR)
None Applicable, Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Variety of roles and industries: Kristin highlights the diversity of her roles (in-house and agency recruiting) and the wide range of clients and industries she's worked with, showcasing the breadth of experience available in this field.
2. Continuous learning and growth: She emphasizes the constant learning opportunities in recruiting, citing the ability to acquire new skills and knowledge quickly, both within the profession and in related business areas.
3. Balance of predictability and challenge: Kristin values the balance between routine tasks (predictability) and challenging projects, suggesting a career path that offers both stability and opportunities for growth and skill development. This is important for career satisfaction.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I'd say there are a lot of things I enjoy. I've had many different roles, but overall, the role of being a recruiter, depending on how you pursue it, allows you to learn a lot in a short amount of time.
I've been an in-house recruiter, which is what I am now, and also an agency recruiter. The variety keeps you on your toes, but there are also many aspects of the profession that offer stability.
The key to growing in your career is having a good balance of predictable elements and challenges. This includes small wins that are easy for you, and aspects of your work that challenge you a bit.
I enjoy the variety of clients I work with daily, and I've worked with industries I never expected. You learn so much about people, business, and how the world works.
This profession has definitely pushed me to grow in many areas outside of work as well.