Advanced Hires is a dynamic, talented group of people who work hard to make sure that our clients AND candidates are happy. We strive for quality relationships, not just numbers to show-off. We want YOU to get to know US. Today on “Meet the Team”, where we post interviews with Advanced Hires’ internal staff members, we talk to Vicki Johnson, Senior Recruiter.
What is your role within Advanced Hires, and what’s your favorite thing about working at AH?
My role is Senior IT Recruiter. My favorite thing about Advanced Hires is the true sense of family we have. There is total comradery, flexibility, and understanding. We all jump in and support and help one another whenever needed. We succeed through true team play.
What do you look for in a candidate?
I look for someone who is truly interested in moving their career forward. Someone who wants to build a positive relationship together and receive career counseling.
What is the most helpful thing a client could tell you about their hiring process?
What we can expect in getting feedback from the hiring manager. Speed is crucial for us, so the faster the hiring manager gets back to us, the better.
What kind of people do you want to work with?
People who care about other people ahead of anything else.
In your opinion, what makes a candidate stand out in the crowd?
Having the triple threat of a degree from a good school, a number of years at the companies they have worked for, and the quality of companies they have worked for.
List your three best qualities:
Understanding, good listener, and forgiving.
What’s something a stranger might be surprised to find out about you?
That my retirement plan is to run my own animal rescue sanctuary.
What’s your favorite guilty-pleasure TV show?
Revenge.
What place in Milwaukee would you spend all your time at if you could?
Humane Society. I wish I could be there every day loving and helping the animals.