An Ode to Recruiters, in Cat GIFs

Not many people fully appreciate the life of a recruiter. Every day is different, with many high highs and low lows. One moment you’re?hounding?interviewers for feedback, the next you’re coaching a hiring manager who’s?barking?up the wrong tree, or otherwise dealing with a candidate whose salary expectations are too?far-fetched. It’s a?rough?life, but you wouldn’t have it any other way.

You work hard.

And as a recruiter, you’re the ultimate caretaker.

A cat-herder, looking out for your candidates, coworkers, and company all at once.

Full of ups and downs.

Hard-to-fill reqs can be so tricky and haunt you for months.

And losing a candidate is the worst feeling ever.

So if it’s so difficult why do you do it? What makes you come to work every day and keep trying?

Because your wins aren’t just regular wins. Winning in your job means helping other people.

You’re helping them achieve their dreams, and grow the company you believe in.

So on tough days, lean on your supporters.

Remember that the company is lucky to have you. And that you’ve changed many lives.

Your job is unique in that way, the result of your work is so closely tied to others’ success.

But it’s what makes you love your job. And it’s so worth it.

Yours Truly,

Budding Recruiter