(Re)Kindling the Flame: In 2020, Make a Promise to Reinvest in Yourself

Need career inspiration for the new year? The staff of Recruiter.com reflects on why recruiting matters.

It's easy to be a cynic when it comes to New Year's resolutions. Sure, we all go through the motions every January, but how many of us actually keep those promises to ourselves? By some estimates, it's as few as 8 percent of us.

But this year can be different. Writing for US News and World Report in 2015, clinical psychologist Joseph J. Luciani noted that one of the keys to keeping a resolution is to cultivate a sense of optimism. If you truly believe in what you're doing, you'll have all the more reason to stick to it.

Recruiting and HR professionals know that optimism isn't always easy. They perform some of the most critical functions in the business landscape, but they may also find themselves buried under mounds of uninspiring administrative work, putting out fires, and just trying to stay afloat in an ever-changing current. Amid all the challenges, it can be hard to remember why it all matters in the first place.

That's why the staff of Recruiter.com took some time this winter to reflect on what keeps them going — why they put their time, passion, and energy into recruiting in the first place. We hope our thoughts on what makes recruiting great will help you rediscover and reconnect with the passion you felt the first time you placed a great candidate in a perfect role. You'll find it much easier to invest in yourself in the coming year when you remember why you count.

My favorite thing about recruiting is that it inspires positive change, optimism, and growth. When a person changes jobs or careers, they are consciously choosing a path to better themselves. When a company hires, they in turn are looking forward to and investing in the future. It's that faith in making change for a better tomorrow that I love.

- Miles Jennings, CEO

I think my favorite thing about recruiting is that it allows me the chance to interact with so many interesting people and learn their stories! I love that I play a part in impacting people's lives in a positive way. There are few things as rewarding as helping someone start a new job.

- Delinda Giles, Director of Recruiting

I have to say my favorite things about recruiting would have to be helping customers fill their roles in a short amount of time and assisting those looking for a new job in their search. Just the fact of being able to assist people in either furthering their current careers or moving onto a new career makes my day!

- David Ranno, Sr. Business Development Manager

I would have to say that my favorite thing about working in the recruitment industry is knowing that you are helping someone improve their life. I find it very rewarding knowing that I have possibly helped that candidate improve their career and — better yet — their life.

- Dana Lee, Product Analyst

My favorite thing about recruiting is connecting with people and helping them make one of the biggest decisions in their lives. It is a very rewarding opportunity to bring positive change to one's life and improve their overall situation.

- Blake Thigpen, Director, Talent Solutions

My favorite thing about recruiting is learning about different types of jobs and industries. It is so fascinating being able to talk with candidates in unique job positions that you've never heard of and learning about what they do on a daily basis.

- Camille Ingenthron, Recruiter Engagement Mgr.

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