I am very excited about this episode because I am, for the first time ever, joined by ROCS colleagues Sage and Piper! Sage walks us through her journey from Recruiter to Account Manager, reflecting on her unique college experience during the pandemic, her career pivot, and the thrill of earning her promotion. Piper shares her start at ROCS straight out of college, including a first day unlike any other, which turned into an unexpected bonding experience with the team. Both of them offer thoughtful advice for recent grads, highlighting the value of being coachable, flexible, and open to feedback in shaping your career.
We also reflect on the team's wins and milestones over the year, from hitting starts goals and celebrating promotions to bringing on new hires and coordinating team incentives. We recount some of the fun and sometimes chaotic moments like a soaked 5K race, March Madness bracket victories, and memorable team outings including baseball games and holiday gift drops for kids in the community. I even share my own year-end highlight of baking 250 cookies for a client's site, which, despite being exhausting, was incredibly rewarding. Alongside work accomplishments, we celebrate personal milestones: baby showers, anniversaries, and festive gatherings that brought the team closer together.
This special episode also gives you a peek into our quirks and traditions. We wrap the year with reflections on goals, holiday festivities, and plans for 2026, from staying motivated in recruiting to slowing down personally, going on new adventures, and stepping into the new year with confidence, so if you have ever wondered what a year at ROCS Grad Staffing looks like through the eyes of our team, you'll be sure to enjoy this episode!
Key Takeaways:
Sage and Piper reflect on their career journeys, highlighting growth, mentorship, and embracing feedback.
Q1 and Q2 of 2025 brought promotions, new clients, teamwork, and fun team-bonding events!
Team traditions such as March Madness, 5Ks, and holiday gift exchanges helped strengthen camaraderie and morale.
2025 highlights include professional milestones, networking, sales achievements, and personal celebrations.
A focus on confidence, goal-setting, and maintaining balance while celebrating successes and planning for 2026!
Thanks again for listening to Leaving The Nest! To find your next job, visit us at ROCS Grad Staffing. If you are a business in need of help staffing entry-level positions in your office, please reach out to Kathleen directly at Kathleen@rocsjobs.com. If you have any comments, questions, or suggestions, please call Kathleen at 703-579-6677.
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