When Jessica graduated college with a Political Science degree, she knew one thing: she was ready to get to work. What she didn’t know yet was exactly where her career would take her.
That’s where That’s Good HR came in to help.
Jessica first connected with our team after applying for a job online. That opportunity turned into several placements with That’s Good HR and experience across healthcare, IT, retail and construction. And her career just kept growing from there.
During one temporary front desk assignment with a technology company, Jessica had the chance to make connections and get to know the organization from the inside. A year later, those relationships helped lead to a full-time opportunity with the company.
Later, Jessica made her way into the C-suite as an Executive Assistant. At the time of our original interview in 2020, she was serving as Executive Assistant to the CEO of a utility company.
Not a bad journey from “I’m not quite sure what I want to do yet,” right?
Each opportunity gave Jessica something new: experience, connections and a clearer picture of where she wanted her career to go. And through it all, she had a recruiter in her corner who listened.
Jessica’s Experience at a Glance
- Degree: Political Science
- Career focus: Administrative & Executive Support
- Experience with That’s Good HR: Several placements
- Industries: Healthcare, IT, Retail & Construction
- Career progression: Temporary Front Desk Assignment → Full-Time Employment → Executive Assistant → Executive Assistant to CEO
- That’s Good HR recruiter: Kate Stephens
- Original interview: October 2020
So, What’s It Really Like Working With That’s Good HR?
We can tell you what we think makes That’s Good HR different all day long. But sometimes it’s better to hear it straight from someone who’s been there. Here’s what Jessica had to say about her experience, the opportunities she found along the way and working with recruiter Kate Stephens.
How did your relationship with TGHR begin?
I applied for a position on a major job posting site and That’s Good HR was managing the search for the company.
What was your major/field of study?
Political Science
Where did you work before TGHR?
I worked at FloorTec in Eureka, CA before finishing college, and TGHR has been helping place me since I graduated.
What have you loved the most about your assignments with TGHR?
Being able to work in different fields has been wonderful, especially when I was first starting my career and figuring out what career path I wanted to take. With That’s Good HR, I have worked in Healthcare, IT, Retail, and Construction. The companies I worked with were great, and I really enjoyed my coworkers.
What have you enjoyed most about working with TGHR?
I have really enjoyed working with Kate Stephens. She has been so wonderful and thoughtful to work with. Kate listens to what I am looking for and has never pressured me to interview for a position I did not feel was a good fit. My happiness with an opportunity is equally important to her as the employer’s happiness.
What is your advice to others considering working with TGHR?
It is definitely worth your time to work with TGHR. I have referred a few of my friends because I truly believe my career would not be where it is if it wasn’t for TGHR.
What are the top assignments you have had with TGHR and why?
- Technology Company – I temped a few days at the front desk which allowed me to network with employees leading to getting a full-time job a year later with the company.
- Retail Company – This was a great career jump for me because I made the move into the C-suite as an executive assistant. My bosses were wonderful there, and I made outside work friendships with other EAs.
- Utility Company – My current position. I advanced to Executive Assistant to the CEO, and I could not be happier with my role and the company.
More Than a Job. The Right Fit.
One thing stands out in Jessica’s story: there wasn’t one perfectly mapped-out career path from day one.
There were opportunities. New industries. New connections. And a recruiter who took the time to understand what Jessica actually wanted instead of trying to squeeze her into the first open position.
That part matters to us.
Jessica specifically credits her relationship with That’s Good HR recruiter Kate Stephens as an important part of her experience. Kate listened to what Jessica was looking for and didn’t pressure her to pursue positions that didn’t feel like the right fit.
Over several placements, Jessica gained experience in healthcare, IT, retail and construction. One temporary front desk assignment helped her make connections that eventually led to full-time employment. From there, her career continued to grow into executive support and, by the time we interviewed her in 2020, a role as Executive Assistant to a CEO.
She’s also referred several friends to That’s Good HR along the way.
We’d call that a pretty good match.
Ready to Find Your Good Fit?
You don’t have to have your entire career mapped out before you take your next step. Sometimes, the right opportunity helps you figure out where you want to go.
That’s where we come in.
At That’s Good HR, we get to know you… your experience, your goals, what matters to you and what you’re looking for next. Then, we help connect you with opportunities where you can do your thing and do it well.
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