Authors: Carla Yacoub and Natalie Zimmerman
Meet Carla Yacoub, one of our wonderful Scientific Recruiting Partners. Coming to Sci.bio from a background in biology and environmental science and policy, she has now been a part of the team for more than four years, and is currently focused on several of Sci.bio’s ongoing RPO projects.
Read below to learn more about what led Carla to the world of recruiting, her advice to those new to the industry, and her interests outside of work!
How did you get into recruiting, and how did you end up at Sci.bio?
I met Eric on LinkedIn after he reached out to me. He gave me an in depth description of what recruiting is and how I could possibly excel in the area so I figured I would give it a try!
What do you enjoy most about being a recruiter?
What I enjoy most about being a recruiter is being able to identify what values are important to a candidate in a workplace environment and then placing that individual in an environment where I’m confident they will thrive. Seeing these results blossom is always just the best.
What do you find most challenging about recruiting?
What I find most challenging is our inability to predict the future. While we definitely don’t always know exactly what will happen, we can continue to do our best in connecting top talent to great organizations.
What are your passions and interests outside of work?
Outside of work, I’m passionate about gaming and spending time with my family! We enjoy being outside together, lots of cooking, and local music.
What do you think your greatest strength is as a recruiter?
My greatest strength as a recruiter is being a sincere listener. I’m able to thoroughly understand what my clients need and I’m able to market my candidates accurately.
What advice would you give to someone entering the world of biotech recruiting, or recruiting in general?
My advice to anyone joining this industry would be to put in the work and genuinely ask questions about what true needs or challenges may be at play in any hiring process. There are many nuances involved and often the target can change while in play so continuing to be curious is essential.
What are your goals that you hope to accomplish as a recruiter?
My goals as a recruiter are to continue growing as a trusted business partner so I can quickly step in to assess talent management and hiring needs for growing teams.
If you’re looking to fill a role with a highly qualified candidate, Sci.bio’s recruitment services can help. We know that no two clients are the same, so we provide customized recruiting support that adapts to a given client’s structure and needs, and have placed successful candidates with a variety of companies. Please contact us to connect with a recruiter and discuss your needs, and follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date.
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