“Networking with purpose: building Connections” “Your network is your net worth.” - Porter Gale So where do I start? With the truth as always! Networking gets a bad rep . For many of you in the media advertising and tech industry, networking is a must. But when you get to a point where you are looking for a new job, somehow it feels awkward, salesy, or worse... pointless. We've all been there: sta
Tell us your career path before you were in TA Prior to joining PubMatic, I was the Head of Talent Acquisition for a tech start-up based out of Southeast Asia, where I helped scale teams from the ground up in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. Before that, I spent nearly 13 years in agency recruitment, starting back in 2008. I’ve always gravitated toward the delivery side of recruitment—buildi
Tell us your career path before you were in TA Before I found my way into internal recruitment, I cut my teeth at two tech recruitment agencies, mostly hiring across software engineering. But long before recruitment was even in my vocabulary, I was behind the bar (quite literally). I spent my early career in pubs and bars, eventually becoming a bar manager at the grand age of 18. I regularly clock
Tell us your career path before you were in TA As a recent graduate, I spent a long time considering my grad role choices and trying to figure out the first steps of my career path. During my degree, I spent over a year on placement in a TA role, more specifically focused in Early Careers. The high volumes, cross-functional work and ability to make a change in people's lives really solidified my p
Tell us your career path before you were in TA Before TA, I worked as a Media Planner at Initiative, one of IPG Mediabrands' communication agencies. I started my career as a Media Apprentice at 18 years old, and progressed into a permanent role upon completion. After three years, I realised the part of the role I enjoyed the most was supporting new starters and sharing my journey as an apprentice
How to tell your Career story when you’re interviewing, or moving roles “Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own.” - Michelle Obama If you've read my previous blogs, you'll know that career moves are personal journeys. In my first blog of the series, we explored the times when you might be at a crossroads, and in the second, we debunked the myth that a perfec
Tell us your career path before you were in TA My journey into Talent Acquisition actually started quite organically. Back in college at the University of Southern California, I began as an Onboarding Intern. At the time, I didn’t know much about recruiting—or HR in general, to be honest. I was doing basic phone screens and helping new hires complete their onboarding paperwork (yes, actual paper f
Tell us your career path before you were in TA I began my career in a private sector bank as a fresher. We worked all seven days of the week, and while it was demanding, the experience was enjoyable and enriching, especially at that stage of my life. Over time, I gained a deeper understanding of what a job truly means and how it shapes one’s career path. This clarity motivated me to pursue an MBA,
Tell us your career path before you were in TA Before I began my career in Talent Acquisition, I was actually working with the NYPD for a bit. From your personal experience what's the best thing about being in talent acquisition? One of the best parts of working in Talent Acquisition is the opportunity to connect with so many different people every day. I genuinely enjoy learning about each person
Tell us your career path before you were in TA Like many others, I stumbled into the world of Talent Acquisition by accident. Over 11 years ago, I moved to London to study Fashion Design, full of passion and determination to launch my career. But the reality was tough - unpaid internships and the high cost of living in London made it impossible. Then, a recruiter reached out with a 6-month contrac
The biggest myth about CV’s. Whether you’re choosing your next job or a total career change (and why it’s keeping you stuck) If you read my first blog in this series “You’re Not Behind. You’re Just Not Aligned.” you’ll know that I’ve had my fair share of career crossroads, moments of doubt and that little question playing in my mind: “Is it too late for me to change?” Spoiler alert: it w
Tell us your career path before you were in TA I began my career in a hotel in Spain, taking on a client-facing role to improve my Spanish, while also supporting the HR department - where my interest in recruitment was first sparked. I later led recruitment and customer care at a home care company, gaining hands-on experience managing both people and processes. After a few years in Valencia, I mov
Tell us your career path before you were in TA Building high-performing teams has always been central to my role. I began my career in the coffee industry, working with Starbucks in various positions and also with independent coffee shops. In each of these roles, I was passionate about identifying team members who worked well together, helping them develop in the areas they were most passionate ab
Tell us your career path before you were in TA I worked in various Sales roles before finding my feet in recruitment. If you ever had a cold call from someone trying to sell you insurance back in 2012, it was probably me. I initially worked in Recruitment agencies for 7 or 8 years before moving in-house with Paramount, which was then NBC Universal. From your personal experience what's the best thi
Tell us your career path before you were in TA My career started as a documentary director in a TV station, which was inspired by my childhood dream of working in journalism and communication. Later on, I became fascinated by the sales-driven, dynamic nature of the headhunting industry, and made my first career change, as a headhunter for the financial service sector. In the recruitment agency wor
