Pros
I didn’t know much about staffing when i started with Apex a few years back. However, what I found out was eye opening to say the least. There was a whole industry that I knew virtually nothing about. I came in thinking I was a "head hunter.” I was dead wrong. I have had plenty of jobs in the past. This isn’t that, this is a career (for me). What’s the difference you might ask? A job is when you get up, punch in, and punch out so to speak. Apex is a place where I am genuinely excited to go into work every day and a place that I can build a career. Does that mean that every day is awesome? No of course not. Every role has ups and downs. The difference in my mind is that the leadership at Apex is there to help catch you when you stumble or make a mistake. They will work with you to help you grow.
Cons
This job isn’t for everyone. Some people can’t do it, but the vast majority of people that don’t work out; just plain don’t want to put the effort into doing it. Its hard work, there are many calls with candidates and clients and the conversations range from great to terrible. That’s what keeps the role interesting, two days aren’t ever the same. Some days you’re going to be a little stressed out or be down on yourself; every person deals with stress a bit differently and that is something to do in this role. Stick it out; the first 18-24 months is tough. Nevertheless, when you a starting a new career that’s what it takes to become an expert in the field. Make aggressive mistakes and work to make yourself better each and every day.
