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Donna Helphrey, Vice President, Talent at Go1: Everything You Want to Know About Recruiting From Someone Who Hired 1,800 People in One Year
Sep 27, 2023
Donna Helphrey, VP Talent at Go1, shares insights on standing out as a job candidate at a foreign-based company, different professional cultures worldwide, and negotiation of unique job benefits. She also explores recruiter goals and KPIs and offers career advice on working globally.
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- Donna Helphrey highlights the challenges of hiring and scaling a rapidly growing company globally, including the need for specialized recruitment strategies and an understanding of different markets.
- Donna discusses the differences in incentives and goals for recruiters in agency and in-house roles, emphasizing the importance of recruiters ensuring a positive candidate experience and a mutually beneficial fit with the organization.
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Donna Healthfree's Career Journey and Decision to Work in Talent Acquisition
Donna Healthfree shares her career journey, starting with her initial desire to be an event planner after college. However, after a few months on the job, she realized it wasn't for her and decided to explore other options. She then joined a staffing firm and eventually worked for different companies, gaining valuable experience in recruiting and talent acquisition. Donna's career trajectory led her to work at Groupon during its rapid growth phase, where she faced challenges such as hiring at high volumes and expanding into new verticals. She highlights the importance of building a strong team and establishing structured hiring processes. Donna's decision to join Go One was influenced by the company's mission-driven approach and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the learning industry.
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