Elizabeth Maxedon’s Post

Tuesday Testimonial! It’s hard to believe, but I’m approaching 9 months in my role at #StellarRecruitment, and what an incredible journey it’s been! I’ve had the privilege of placing a diverse range of roles—everything from Senior Leadership and Senior Finance to Administration—and each one has been uniquely rewarding, thanks to the amazing clients and candidates I've had the pleasure of working with. If you're on the lookout for your next career move or simply want to chat about the current market trends, feel free to reach out. I truly enjoy connecting with both clients and candidates, learning more about their goals, and helping them navigate that important next step in their career or hiring process. Let’s talk! #StellarRecruitment #StellarDunedin #changinglives #inspiringgrowth

🔍 Connecting Great Talent with Great Companies – It’s More Than Just a Job! In today’s fast-paced world, finding the right people for the right roles is more crucial than ever. But it’s not about filling a position; it’s about understanding what drives both the talent and the business. My specialty? Getting to the core of my clients' needs and delivering on them. After 9+ years in tech and finance recruiting, I've developed a formula that works: 1️⃣ Listening First – Every company and candidate has a unique story. My job is to listen, understand, and align them for maximum impact. 2️⃣ Building Relationships – I go beyond skill sets to find those who not only fit but elevate the team culture and mission. 3️⃣ Delivering Results – From VP-level placements to specialized talent, my goal is simple: empower companies and professionals to succeed together. At StaffSource, we’ve become Knoxville’s leading recruiting firm by being more than just matchmakers – we're career builders and business partners. If you’re a company looking for top-tier talent or a professional ready to make your next big career move, let's connect! Because when great people meet great opportunities, remarkable things happen. 🌟 #RecruitmentExcellence #CompanyCulture #CareerGrowth #HiringTopTalent #Knoxville

As a business, there are certain roles that you just can't afford to get wrong. Critical positions like expanding a new division, entering a new market, or hiring your first "Head of" or "discipline specialist" require precision. A bad hire here can derail progress and make you question strategic direction. These are our specific areas of expertise. If you're recruiting for a high-stakes role and thinking, "We have to get this right," get in touch. We'll guide you through a proven, efficient, and incredibly accurate hiring process.

Waiting for opportunities to come to you is a recipe for missed potential. Whether you’re searching for top talent, chasing your dream job, or building your career, the path to success is paved with action and initiative. Hiring Managers: The perfect candidate isn’t going to land in your inbox by chance. To build a standout team, you need to proactively connect with experts who can uncover top talent in competitive markets. Success doesn’t wait—it’s achieved by those who take action. #Recruiting #CareerGrowth #TalentAcquisition 

Hiring Is Scary, But You Must Do It I get it. First hire feels terrifying. Horror stories everywhere. But to grow, you must hire. Ignore advice from those who haven't reached your level. Focus on what hiring means: freedom, scaling your impact, building your dream business. New challenges? That's growth. Embrace it. Your future self will thank you. #JobCalls

Can you believe it’s June tomorrow? This year is flying by! I’m already 5 months into my role at Howard-Sloan Search, building incredible new relationships both internally and externally. We’re just 70 days away from Michael Shannon and my wedding after nearly two years of engagement, and our honeymoon is right around the corner. Amidst all this excitement, staying focused on our goals is crucial. Many of my clients are in the same boat, balancing personal milestones and significant work objectives, all while seeking top talent to fill their teams. If you’re feeling the pressure too, let’s connect and explore how we can streamline your processes together. #BusinessGoals #RelationshipBuilding #TalentPipeline #WorkLifeBalance #hiring #businessdevelopment #partnertogether

💪 “When you live for a strong purpose, then hard work isn’t an option. It’s a necessity.” 💼 At Patrice & Associates of Tampa Bay, we understand that building the right team requires dedication, persistence, and purpose. Finding the best talent for your organization isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about creating a thriving environment where every member contributes to the bigger picture. 🌟 Ready to elevate your hiring process? Let’s work together to find the talent that aligns with your company’s purpose. Schedule a call with us today and take the first step toward building your dream team! 🎯 #PurposeDrivenHiring #HardWorkPaysOff #RecruitingWithPurpose #TalentAcquisition #StaffingSolutions #PatriceAndAssociatesTampaBay

Stop wasting time your company could be thriving by trying to find the absolute perfect candidate that checks every box. Unless you're a doctor, lawyer, engineer, or something requiring higher education - Hire based on personality/culture fit and drive. Most jobs can be taught. Sure, bandwidth comes into play, but I've hired people with YEARS of experience that didn't work out. and I've hired people with ZERO experience that did PHENOMENAL! Come to think of it, back in my days as the Head of Ops, I remember a few bad hires that had tons of experience, and I distinctly remember hiring 3 people from my network that had zero experience, but came in ready to learn. I would rehire these 3 that had no experience again and again, because they showed up and learned the damn job without complaint. Experience doesn't always mean the best hire. No experience doesn't mean they aren't valuable to the company.

Anybody ever work for a Post-Turtle? What's a Post-Turtle you ask? If you're walking through a pasture and you see a turtle sitting on the top of a post, how did it get there? It certainly didn't climb to the top. No, somebody put it there. I've had the unfortunate luck of working for many Post-Turtles in my career. Bosses that never started at the bottom and climbed their way up but rather were placed there by owners and management. Most of the time it was because the person had a shiny new degree from a prestigious university. Management will go with whatever ridiculous ideas they come up with because they couldn't possibly have made a bad hiring decision, all while ignoring your ideas that have formulated over years of first-hand experience. It can get discouraging but you can also use it as a learning tool and motivation. You know you've earned it, you're better than any Post-Turtle will ever be, and now you have a decision to make. Do you want to work for a management team or owners that ignore their own people with a revolving door of new hires, constantly searching for the magic person that will instantly remove the disfunction they've created? Or do you want to work for someone that truly values your experience, promotes from within, and helps grow their own people? I know which one I prefer and it's why I like to hip check a post from time to time, maybe I'll get to knock a few turtles down. 😁 Comment if you've had a Post-Turtle experience before.

I've hired 20+ people at Haven over the past year. Here are 2 non-negotiable traits I optimize for: 1. Trust 2. Hunger Determining trust is tough, but doable. You basically fact check who they are, what they've done, what their work experience has been with their past employers. Pretty standard due diligence. But the most important thing I index on is hunger. That's something I sniff out, person by person. Within 5 minutes, I want to understand: - Does this person have the chops? - The hunger to put all their chips on the table? - To really get into the weeds? - To help us build a trillion dollar company? Once we find people who have those 2 characteristics, we know we can train them up and teach them how to do everything else to a really high bar. This top down approach to hiring and finding great people has worked really well for us. Highly recommend.