From Hospitality to Recruitment: Lilia Holmes' Journey
Episode Overview
Lilia's transition from hospitality and retail to recruitment The value of face-to-face meetings over phone calls Building a professional community on LinkedIn Balancing a recruitment career with a side job The transferable skills from past roles that aid in recruitment
Jump in the deep end, especially with phone calls. The worst that can happen is they'll hang up on you.
In this milestone episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast, host Lysha Holmes sits down with Lilia Holmes for the podcast's first-ever in-person recording. Lilia, who recently entered the recruitment industry in 2024, shares her unique journey from hospitality and retail to becoming a rec2rec recruiter. This episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice for anyone in the recruitment field, whether you're just starting out or have decades of experience under your belt.
Lilia talks about the skills she has transferred from her previous roles and how they have helped her build a community on LinkedIn. She also discusses the importance of face-to-face meetings and why they can be more beneficial than phone calls. The conversation takes a personal turn as Lilia opens up about balancing her recruitment career with her side job as a dance teacher, highlighting the importance of having hobbies outside of work.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to gain fresh perspectives on recruitment and learn from someone who is navigating the industry with enthusiasm and resilience. Don't miss out on this engaging and informative discussion that promises to leave you inspired and motivated to tackle your own career challenges.