College Experiences That Helped A Tech Recruiter At A Staffing Agency Succeed
Tyler's success as a tech recruiter stemmed from undergraduate internships, which unexpectedly steered their career path; maintaining strong relationships and networking— "staying in touch with people and reaching out to them"—proved crucial, leading to their current recruitment journey.
Networking, Internships, Communication, Career Exploration, Relationship Building
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Tyler Chukwu
Tech Recruiter
Global Staffing Agency
Columbia University
N/a
Creative Writing, Journalism
Technology
Human Resources (HR)
Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Internships are valuable, even if your career path isn't yet defined.
2. Networking is crucial for career success; stay in touch with people you meet.
3. Strong interpersonal skills are highly valued in HR and recruiting.
Transcript
What definitely set me up for success in recruitment when I was an undergrad were the internships I did at NHR, you know, at the time.
I wasn't even considering a career in HR, but I've always loved the people part of things. It always came a little more naturally to me than the business side.
I just kind of gravitated towards that. It says a lot about staying in touch with people and reaching out to them throughout your career.
Networking is huge because without reaching back out to the HR Director I reported into for those internships, I wouldn't have started on this recruitment journey. So definitely keep your relationships strong and network.
Advizer Personal Links
LinkedIn.com/in/tylerchukwu