As we celebrate and honor women everywhere upon this International Women’s Day, I find it important to pause and think about what it means to be a woman. It isn’t easy. Society seems to push us in every direction. Be the best mom. Be the best daughter. Be the best employee. All while wearing heels. It is overwhelming to juggle every responsibility. However, I see this as a glass-half-empty view of everything that being a woman encompasses. It’s beautiful. It’s messy. It’s empowering.

When asked about what my favorite thing about being a woman is, my first response is showing up for all the women I love most in my life. This looks like being my very best self at work and at home. Making my daughters proud and leading the way as an example of a happy, healthy working mom. It is also means taking a chance on myself professionally. At this very instant, I am engulfed in the world of Human Resources… and I love it! However, I haven’t always been in love with my profession. I spent five years in a job I just didn’t love, and I felt life just passing me by. Was this the kind of example I wanted to give my girls? Stay in a job just because you went to college for it. Stay because of all the training you have been given. Stay because who else would take your place? I want my girls and women everywhere to know that it is okay to take a chance on yourself, to continue to strive for better, and to truly find a profession where your heart SINGS.

This is where the art of recruitment and selection is found. Ironically, I have found a role where I get to assist others in finding their dream job. It is not lost on me how powerful this relationship is for someone. As a recruiter, I aim to partner with applicants to find the right fit. Culture is important - it should be a match for employer and employee. There are times a candidate can have the perfect resume, only to engage in an interview and walk away disappointed. As the first person that interacts with a candidate, it is important to ask the tough questions. What are a candidate’s non-negotiables? What kind of environment do they want to come to work to every day? How can we make this hire stick? A placement isn’t just a placement; it is completely opening a new door for an individual. We want our candidates to feel absolutely certain that they are forging their own paths and showing their daughters what it truly looks like to fully love the work they do.

Happy International Women’s Day to all those gals who show up day in and day out – even if they were kept awake all night by kids, are worried about doctor’s appointments and soccer games, or are planning the weekly dinner rotation. It is a blessing to pave the way.

 - Arianna

Call SeeKing HR – (210) 679-4879 – Your Move ^®