Name: Catherine Ostrofsky

Brown Affiliation: none

Company/School: Aerotek

Position:  Scientific Recruiter

Degree(s) Earned:  

Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing

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What positions did you hold before your current position (what other jobs led you to where you are now)?

Restaurant Manager for 4 years

What are your favorite aspects of you job?

Fast paced, have to multi task, time goes by very quickly, interaction with people everyday, being able to place people in a position that they are happy with.

What are the drawbacks?

Not enough time in the day, having to call people with bad news about their interview.

What advice do you have for someone who is thinking about pursuing a career in your area?

You have to be able to handle doing 20 things at one time. Organization is also a MUST.  The turnover rate for a recruiter can be very high.

What do you look for in a potential job candidate/ what qualities are most important for someone in your field?

Outgoing, Team Orientated, Ability to Multitask and Drive for Success.

 
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