Like many recent college graduates, Katie Zwettler was on a moving search to find her place in this world.
Having worked in the retail industry for a bit, Katie wanted a different opportunity but was not exactly sure where to start. She applied and interviewed with Haley at AimHire through which she accepted a position with our Right Hire Team, a division of top candidates. During her time there, Katie was exposed to several different companies working on special projects. While going into different corporate cultures can be exceedingly nerve-wracking, Katie felt very comfortable as her recruiters helped prepare her for each assignment. She had all the information prior to each assignment and adds that the clients were open and personable to her introduction. These client interactions soon landed Katie as a permanent employee where she established some incredible relationships with colleagues. Much to her surprise, these relationships would eventually help during a pivotal turn in her life eight months later.
Katie graduated with a degree in Anthropology so delving into cultures and learning about the rest of the world was always important to her. This personal ambition to travel, however, was not compatible with a career in the states and she knew this needed to be communicated to the team. “Everyone was open and understanding.” But they were more than just understanding. Her colleagues offered to reach out to the supervisor at the international branch in Australia… Australia! The HR department, too, wanted to help prepare her for the transition. This outpouring of support was, to say the least, a welcome surprise in the corporate world. To have a professional foundation that advocated for traveling was unmatched by any other.
So off she went, backpacking for one year to Australia then to Fiji where Katie relished in her adventures of self-discovery and cultural phenomena. During her travels, Katie stayed in contact with AimHire and the rest of her networks. Upon her return to CO, AimHire invited Katie back to work, but this time for an internal position. Since accepting the job, Katie has done an exceptional job on our project team and she feels a great deal of her growth has been facilitated by AimHire.
“From the moment that I walked in, I remember feeling at ease; Haley made the interview seem like an everyday conversation about what I wanted for my future and how AimHire could help me attain that dream. One day at a time from the beginning to where I am now, AimHire has been there every step of the way and has prepared me for every obstacle. Since my network is a range of different people with varying skills, AimHire had a fit for everyone I knew. They made it possible for everyone to be open and honest about their future goals and how AimHire could be a helping hand to get them there. Recommending AimHire was not a question of why would I, but rather why wouldn’t I.”
Katie will be embarking on her next journey, this time to Southeast Asia and New Zealand for two years! In the meantime, she is channeling her passion for working with people as a Jr. Recruiter.
[Above picture: Katie kayaking the waters of Yasawa Island in Fiji]
