Jamie joins us to offer some insight into what it takes to be an early-stage recruiter, how talent professionals can level up the entire function of a business, and when companies should consider bringing on a full-time in-house talent resource.

Key Points From This Episode:

• How Jamie forged a career in the talent space and what led her to Primary.
• Insight into her role as the first-ever recruiter at SeatGeek.
• Recruiting for an early-stage company and what attracted her to the talent function.
• How being an early-stage recruiter differs from a typical talent role.
• What it looks & sounds like when a company invests in talent in a meaningful way.
• The threshold at which a full-time in-house talent resource becomes invaluable.
• Advice for fledgling recruiters who want to make the most of their skill sets.

Quotes:

“When you scope a role appropriately and you bring in the right person for it, you can level up an entire function of a business, especially when it’s early stage.” — Jamie Sterrett [0:07:10]

“Ultimately, as you grow in your career, you will need to be able to tie your work back to the impact that you’re having [on the business].” — Jamie Sterrett [0:12:23]

“Early-stage recruiting is not for everyone. When you are the first recruiter somewhere, you are wearing all of the hats.” — Jamie Sterrett [0:23:37]

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

Jamie Sterrett on LinkedIn

Primary Venture Capital

Talk Talent to Me

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