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I consider myself a "people person," someone who finds energy and motivation in connecting with others. Since university, every job opportunity I've taken has involved working in teams. Over the years, I grew professionally, moving from team member to team leader, and eventually managing an entire store.
Through that journey, I learned a lot—both when I had to interact with my managers and, more importantly, when I became the point of reference for others. I discovered that what brought me the most satisfaction was helping people grow, watching them improve, guiding them, and celebrating their successes together. This realization made me understand that I wanted to channel my empathy, listening skills, and passion for human relationships into a profession that centers on people and their potential.
I currently work in the United States as a Recruiter for Spherion Staffing & Recruiting, a company part of the Randstad group, one of the most popular multinational companies in personnel management. I moved here in 2022, and since then, I've embarked on my career in Talent Acquisition. The confirmation that I had chosen the right path came when I hired my first candidate.
I remember perfectly the excitement in their voice and their gratitude, but most of all, the genuine joy I felt seeing them happy. In that moment, I realized that I wasn’t just contributing to my company’s success or helping a client find the right resource, but I was also, in my small way, changing someone's life. And for me, that is the heart of Talent Acquisition work: being part of a growth journey, connecting the right people, and helping build something that has a real impact on the life and future of those we encounter.
The American job market is very different from the Italian one: opportunities are numerous, so the turnover rate is much higher. In Italy, it’s common to join a company and stay there for many years, if not for an entire career. In the United States, on the other hand, changing jobs multiple times is considered normal, if not even desirable, until one finds the ideal condition in terms of salary, benefits, and work-life balance.
One of the main challenges I face every day is precisely this: being able to offer candidates a better opportunity than their current job or the other offers on the market. In a highly competitive market where every candidate can receive multiple proposals at the same time, it’s essential to read between the lines, actively listen, and build a genuine relationship of trust. Empathy is one of the qualities that helps me most in this: it’s not just about placing a candidate to fill a position, but truly understanding the motivations, expectations, and needs of the person in front of me.
Even when I can't offer an immediate solution, I consider it a success to have created a meaningful connection. In the future, new opportunities may arise, and it’s always a good strategy to leave a door open. Never has networking been more valuable for those working in recruitment, and not only.
The job market is constantly evolving. Now more than ever, people are looking for a real balance between private life and work, which has profoundly changed the role of the recruiter. In the past, one was “content” with having a stable job and a monthly paycheck, but today workers are more aware of their skills and seek a professional experience that values them in every aspect.
As a recruiter, it’s essential to have a clear vision of this transformation and communicate it to clients, helping them define attractive offers not only in terms of salary but also benefits, flexibility, and company culture. Large multinationals like Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, or SpaceX offer highly competitive growth and compensation opportunities, but often at the cost of a neglected work-life balance, where stress is not insignificant.
In these environments, retention can be more challenging, and people don't hesitate to consider new offers that respect their free time. In small and medium-sized businesses, however, people tend to stay longer, especially if an environment is created where well-being and quality of life are valued. In any case, the recruiter must be able to read the context, adapt their approach, and build a personalized dialogue with the candidate.
The quality that must never be missing, I repeat, is empathy: knowing how to listen, build an authentic bond, and convey trust is essential to fostering an honest conversation, where the candidate feels free to share their expectations, goals, and even insecurities. An empathetic recruiter doesn’t just place candidates; they build lasting, meaningful relationships, generating value for both parties.
IThe world of human resources and talent acquisition is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by technological innovation, cultural shifts, and new worker needs. Artificial intelligence and automation are radically changing how recruitment processes are managed, making them faster and more efficient but also more impersonal and complex.
AI is not just a tool to improve CVs: increasingly, artificial intelligence, through ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems), performs the first screening of applications, analyzing resumes for specific keywords related to the role. This means that job seekers today must adapt to a new approach: it's no longer possible to use the same CV for multiple job offers; it needs to be personalized each time, including the right keywords to pass the automated filters and eventually reach human contact.
At the same time, the recruiter’s job is becoming more complex. It’s no longer enough to evaluate a candidate based on their CV; one must distinguish what is authentic from what has been created or perfected by AI. From personal experience, I've encountered candidates using artificial intelligence in real-time during interviews. It's in these moments that the recruiter’s human sensitivity comes back into play, the ability to read between the lines, pick up on non-verbal cues, and establish a true connection. In an increasingly digitalized world, empathy and intuition remain irreplaceable tools.
I would like to conclude my contribution on Joinrs with a piece of advice for all young people who are entering or will soon enter the job market: Think big. If you have the chance, pack your bags, fill them with things that remind you of home, say goodbye to your families, and leave. After your studies, give yourself at least a year of work experience abroad. Explore, learn other languages, discover what’s outside your front door, observe how life is in other countries, and engage with different cultures and habits. These experiences foster growth and, above all, expand your horizons because there are no limits.
More than ten years ago, I gave up everything, including university, and landed in London, when all you needed was a passport and a strong desire to get involved. I rolled up my sleeves and learned a lot. What job did I do? Like many other fellow nationals, I started in hospitality. Back then, people would often say: "If I have to wash dishes in London, I’d rather do it in Italy!" Well, no, that’s wrong! The childhood friend criticized for washing dishes in London is getting to know new cultures, tasting different foods, exploring new places, building connections, and learning a new language (and trust me, you only truly learn a language when you live among those who speak it every day). They are enriching themselves, growing as a person, and becoming a global citizen.
From personal experience, I have learned that abroad, there are many merit-based opportunities for growth that allow you to realize, dream, and achieve goals you never imagined.
(Just for you to know, I did graduate in the end!)
Interview curated by the Joinrs' team