Emily is a specialist recruiter in the Horticulture & Agriculture industry here at MorePeople and this October, we celebrated her first six months!
To gain an understanding of Emily’s transition, as she had no prior experience in recruitment, we discussed what she is most proud of in her journey, what surprised her about recruitment & the challenges she faced and successfully overcame. Continue reading to hear Emily’s goals for the next six months…
What are you proud of achieving in your first six months as a recruitment consultant?
I’m definitely proud of how consistent my placements have been right from the start. Transitioning into recruitment, especially in a niche sector like horticulture/agriculture, was a bit daunting, but I’ve kept a steady flow of placements and built solid relationships along the way. Keeping that momentum going has been a huge confidence boost!
How does recruiting compare to your previous job role?
It’s worlds apart, but oddly similar too! My previous job role was as a Standby Art Director in the film industry, which was all about adjusting to what the director needs and being ready for those last-minute changes. In recruitment, it’s pretty much the same in that sense, except now I’m matching candidates with companies, not set decoration with characters. Plus, I rely on intuition—understanding who or what feels right for the bigger picture. I’m definitely still flexing those creative muscles to come up with different ways to find the right candidate.
What is the biggest lesson you’ve learnt whilst working in recruitment?
Flexibility is everything. Candidates change their minds, clients adjust what they’re looking for, and sometimes obstacles come out of nowhere. The key is staying adaptable and not taking things too personally—it’s all part of the process.
What are your goals for the next 6 months?
I want to deepen my knowledge in agriculture and horticulture so I can speak the language even better. It’s also a goal to build my network further and develop a go-to talent pool. I love being able to pick up the phone straight after taking a job brief and have the perfect candidate in mind.
Congratulations to Emily for her accomplishments so far, and we can't wait to see more amazing work from her in the future!
You can learn more about Emily and her current vacancies here.
