By the time you reach the end of high school, the pressure is really on to pick a field of study.  This was a decision I struggled with for years.  I just couldn’t decide what I wanted to be and doing one job for the rest of my life seemed like a big decision.  In my early 20’s, I dabbled in some Psychology classes at the UofM, but quickly got frustrated with the long term goal of getting my PhD.  Therefore, I bounced around doing assorted different jobs, including working as a Secretary and a Pizza Delivery Driver.

In 2003, gas prices were rising and Pizza delivery wasn’t paying off anymore, so I needed to find something else.  I went for an interview for a temporary Receptionist/Secretary position at JDR to work during Tammy’s maternity leave.  Luckily, I got the job…but quickly found that I had bitten off more than I could chew.  I came to work for JDResources with very little prior technology knowledge and without any idea that Recruiters even existed in the world.  In the past 5 years, I have learned a lot, and I owe it all to my position here.

Now, I work as a Technology Recruiter and New Media Developer for JDR and I couldn’t be happier in my career path.  I was fortunate enough to “fall into” my line of work and to have mentors who work hard and are truly passionate about their trade.  I find being a Recruiter extremely challenging, but also very rewarding.  There is no greater feeling than knowing that you have helped to make someone’s life better. 

After 5 years, I have no intentions of ever leaving JDR.  In this company, I have found a home full of wonderful people and finally figured out…what I want to be when I grow up!