Tell us your career path before you were in TA Before stepping into talent acquisition, I had quite a diverse journey. I started in aviation as a flight attendant, which taught me resilience, adaptability, and how to connect with people from all walks of life. I later moved into PR, office operations, and event management, and eventually joined a recruitment agency as an Office Manager before tran
For JobsInAdTech Members Attending ATS London 2025 Let’s talk about how to make the most of ATS. If you're one of the lucky few with a ticket through JobsInAdTech, congrats! This is more than just an industry event. It’s a real opportunity to build connections, which build momentum and visibility in your job search - and can power you through your entire career. And yet… I know some may be feeling
Tell us your career path before you were in TA I sampled the jobs buffet, I was a Top Salesman (In my opinion) at Phones4U and Carphone Warehouse, then worked in a variety of jobs including customer services, account management and even a Field Engineer for Virgin Media then a Business Analyst. From your personal experience what's the best thing about being in talent acquisition? I know it's clich
Tell us your career path before you were in TA I’m originally from Dublin, Ireland, and after finishing school, I jumped straight into agency recruiting and progressed within that side of the industry. Eventually, I made the move to the U.S. and naturally found myself back in recruitment—just on this side of the pond. Before getting into TA, I worked a few part-time retail jobs in local stores whi
Tell us your career path before you were in TA Like many others in the industry, I happened to fall into the wonderful world of recruitment, first starting out in the education sector hiring teachers into secondary schools. After a couple of years in the public sector, and transitioning into digital/technology recruitment, I decided enough was enough and I wanted to pursue my no.1 on my bucket lis
“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
