Talent Acquisition
Team at MPG

What is your advice to job seekers?  
Make sure you ask all your questions not only about the function of the role, but about the culture and the environment of the company.  Culture and environment are the pieces of the puzzle that make the job enjoyable.  

How would you describe the employees at MindPoint Group?
Our team at MPG is always willing to help another in need.  We are all invested in moving MPG forward into staying an employer of choice and we genuinely enjoy each other’s company.  

What is the best piece of professional advice you’ve ever received?
Be unapologetically yourself. Don’t feel as though you need to impress other people by acting differently.  Those who matter will accept you for who you are.

What was your first job?
I started my career as a lifeguard for our community pool the day that I turned 16.  I kept that going for 6 years and was managing pools for the last 4 years of my tenure.  I learned so much from those years of lifeguarding that I can still apply to my role at MPG today!

What do you like to do when you are off the clock?  
Outside of being the Uber driver for my kids every day to get them to their activities, I love to workout with my fellow cheer moms a few days a week and I am a total foodie!  I check out new restaurants whenever I have the time.  My favorite restaurant is the Bistro L’Hermitage in Woodbridge which has fabulous French food 😊.

What is your favorite thing about working at MindPointGroup?
‍My favorite thing about working atMindPoint Group is the recruiting team that I work with. Everyone is collaborative and willing to jump in when things are needed. We look out and help each other in our efforts to get our positions filled.  

‍What is your advice to job seekers?
‍My best advice to job seekers is to really read the job descriptions and understand what qualifications are needed for the specific position. I would also say to be upfront if you do not know something and have an eagerness to learn.

‍What is your favorite thing about working from home?
‍Some people say they could never work from home but for me, I don’t think I could ever go back to a desk or office situation. I work better in the comforts of my own home and my favorite thing about it is having my dog, Jazzy, right by my side all day.  
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‍What's the best piece of professional advice you've ever received?
‍The best piece of advice I ever got was basically that no job is beneath you. Meaning the small things that you do are just as important as the big things and that they all have value in someway. Taking the time with a candidate that may not necessarily work for your position at that time, could benefit you a year down the road when the right position presents itself.

‍What's the most exciting part of your job?
‍The best part of my job is placing someone in a position that they love and having them reach out to me six months later and thank me for putting them there. I take recruiting someone in a position very seriously and really care about each person that I talk to.

What is your favorite thing about working at MindPointGroup?
‍The diversity and women-owned in a field where women are not as prevalent.  

‍What do you like to do when you're off the clock?
‍Spending time with my five-month-old son and going to watch my partner play in adult flag football games. 

‍What is your favorite thing about working from home?
‍I enjoy working in comfy clothes with my furry best friend by my side.  

‍What was your first job?
‍Scooping ice cream at Baskin Robbins at 16 years old. 

‍What's the most exciting part of your job?
‍Speaking to people from all over the U.S. with different backgrounds and experiences inCybersecurity and Operations! 

‍Are you a morning person or a night owl?
‍As much as I would love to be a morning person, I am truly a night owl with a sprinkle of insomnia.

What is your advice to job seekers?
‍Be nice to recruiters. We can read your resume but when we ask you to describe what you do, it is because we are interested to see how you communicate, not only with us as a recruiter but how you will communicate with the customer. Relax. Phone screens, video calls and panel interviews are a conversation with another person(s) to get to know what you do. Be truthful and honest about what you can do, what you have done and know it is alright to say you do not know or have not done something. Be patient. The right opportunity is out there for you whether it is with MindPoint Group or another company. Oh...and spell check!

‍How would you describe your job to a five-year-old?
‍I talk on the phone with people all day and help them find jobs.

‍What was your first job?
‍My first job out of college was as an HR Assistant for a government contractor in Ballston, VA. I lived one block from my office and walked to work five days a week. At that time, I did not know what area ofHR I wanted to be in. Since I primarily helped my manager in recruiting that is where I began my career. Over the years, I expanded into Benefits Administration and HR Generalist roles with government contractors, start-ups and commercial companies. I recently circled back to recruiting and now walk to my home office five days a week!

‍What's the most exciting part of your job?
‍I love talking and I love talking to people. Everyday I get to learn about people, what they do and what they want to do. I get excited when I can match someone to an open position!

What is something that impresses you in a candidate?
‍I am impressed when candidates research the company, read the job description thoroughly, and have questions prepared to ask.

‍What is your advice to job seekers?
‍My advice to job seekers would be to view “interviews” as conversations. Questions should be presented from all parties. Most employers know the type of candidates they want to hire, but as a job seeker, do you know the type of employer you would like to work for?

‍What's the most exciting part of your job?
‍The most exciting part of my job is helping people advance their careers.

‍What's your hidden talent?
‍My hidden talent is that I know how to draw existing portraits and write music.

What is your favorite thing about working at MindPoint Group?
‍One of my favorite things about working at MindPoint Group is the diversity. As a minority, it’s great to work with colleagues with various backgrounds.  We all bring a unique perspective to the table. 

‍What's the most exciting part of your job?
‍The most exciting and rewarding part of my job is when I find a candidate their perfect job. It warms my heart to receive thank you notes from candidates who are satisfied in their new roles.

‍Are you a morning person or a night owl?
‍I am definitely a morning person.  “Sleeping in” for me would be waking up around 7am.  

What is your favorite thing about working at MindPoint Group?
My favorite thing about working at MindPoint Group is the team that I am currently on. I have learned so much from my team and they have never hesitated to help me or any other team members. Being with a great group of people helps elevate my work and pushes others to be their best.

‍How would you describe the employees at MindPoint Group?
‍Employees at MindPoint Group are simply amazing. Everyone works very hard but knows how to have fun while working. MindPoint Group employees are innovative, hard-working, and resilient.  

‍What do you like to do when you're off the clock?
‍When I am off the clock, I love going fishing, playing sports, and hanging out with my dog, Bear. I am also a high school lacrosse coach for a local high school. Since I haven’t been able to play since college,I love being involved in the sport and helping grow lacrosse as well.

‍What was your first job?
‍My first job was selling cellphones at a Costco. I worked in a kiosk that was located inside Costco. It was difficult when I first started and had a lot to learn. I had to learn to speak professionally and build rapport with the customers. It was fun meeting new people and making connections with those individuals.

What is your favorite thing about working at MindPoint Group?
The people! Everyone is so welcoming and kind. The team is always willing to assist and answer any questions I may have. The support and camaraderie within this team are really appreciated and make it a great place to be.

What is your favorite thing about working from home? 
I love not having to commute every day into an office. I now have that time to make breakfast and walk my dog in the morning.

What is the most exciting part of your job? 
I enjoy being able to have conversations with candidates every day. I love learning more about people and how I might be able to help them reach their professional goals.
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‍What do you like to do when you're off the clock?
I love exploring new restaurants in town or staying in and watching a new show. Take-out pasta and a rom-com is my favorite type of night!
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‍What was your first job?
I was a lifeguard when I was 15. I was on the swim team, so I was always at the pool anyway…I thought might as well get paid for being there!