Meet The Whitridge Team

02 November 2018 0

Meet the Whitridge Team – Craig Zimiroski

IT Staffing | Technology Recruiters | Engineering Staffing

Q: What is your background and how did that lead you to joining the Whitridge Team? 

I started in the staffing industry right out of college and was part of starting the I/T division from scratch at the very first company I joined. I have managed and led divisions and practice groups in I/T, ERP, Life Sciences, and manufacturing staffing for over 25 years. I was part of the Executive leadership team at my past two staffing company employers before coming to Whitridge Associates. My past experience in successfully growing several staffing companies has aligned with the growth vision at Whitridge.  

Q: What do you love most about the IT and Engineering Staffing industry? 

The IT and Engineering staffing industry is a very challenging and rewarding business. The sense of accomplishment in creating successful relationships with candidates and clients is a key for me.

Q: To follow that question, what do you think are the biggest challenges in both IT and Engineering Staffing? 

The IT and Engineering staffing business is very competitive. The staffing business is a people business. The ability to consistently create and nurture strong and lasting relationships is always a challenge for clients and candidates. It is the basis of success in staffing. The ability to have an established value proposition in a given service area Is very important when engaging clients. 

Q: What piece of advice would you give to a young IT Recruiter, just trying to break into the industry?

Be prepared to work hard and apply the training principles on a daily basis that you are taught when starting in the business. Learning and being successful in the staffing business goes hand in hand with doing the everyday deskside activities that will advance your knowledge base in the industry. Commit to at least 1 year in the business to comprehend and put to use the basics of being an I/T recruiter.

Q: What do you like best about working at Whitridge? 

Our team and culture here at Whitridge make it a fun environment to expand and grow the company.

Q: Tell us something interesting or funny about yourself that we might not know, “no judgement zone”! 

I worked during the summer while in college at the Improper Bostonian in Dennisport down the Cape… Working happy hours while Jim Plunkett played. I did a parachute jump from 10K feet. I have rafted down the Rouge River in Montreal Canada.

Q: What is the last book you read or podcast you listened to? Favorite of all time? 

Last book…Rich Dad Poor Dad. Recent favorite is Black Mass.

Q: Describe your job in three words. 

Challenging, Fun, Teamwork.

This blog post was collected and edited by Danielle Larson, Social Media Coordinator at Whitridge Associates

About Whitridge Associates
Whitridge Associates provides expert talent to a diverse group of technology companies, financial services, defense contractors and healthcare providers throughout the country. With a history of 25 plus years of unparalleled service to both our clients and consultants, Whitridge is one of the most highly regarded staffing companies in New England. Whitridge was recently recognized as an Inavero’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Awards winner, one of the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in the United States and was presented with The Excellence Award from TechServe Alliance the industry’s leading trade association.
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