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Episode Synopsis
In this episode, Colleen Faria shares her journey fromrecruiting assistant to senior talent acquisition leader for mission-critical contracts in defense, tech, and humanitarian sectors. With over 14 years of experience, she discusses building cleared pipelines, launching her own consultancy, and the future of recruitment in an AI-enhanced world. Colleen also opens up about personal growth, mentorship, and staying resilient through professional transitions.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:💡How creative sourcing and compliance coexist in high-stakes recruiting✅Why networking matters before you need it🎯The mindset shift needed to thrive in the evolving AI recruiting landscapeKey Quotes:🎤"I love recruiting and I plan to do that for the rest of my career."🎤"You have to hone your skills both while employed and while in transition."🎤"AI won't replace recruiters—it will elevate what we do."Meet The Interviewee:Colleen Faria is a strategic talent acquisition specialist with a track record of sourcing top-tier talent across aerospace, government contracting, and tech. She's led recruitment efforts for organizations like The Providencia Group, Blue Origin, and Leonardo DRS, managing everything from DHS contracts to lunar landing programs.Preferred Next Role:Colleen is seeking a remote leadership or senior-level recruiting role focused on building agile, people-first teams in technology, government contracting, or aerospace. She’s also open to consulting opportunities via her business, TalentStack LLC.Referenced Media:Podcast: The Diary of a CEOHow to Connect🔗LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleen-faria/📧Email: [email protected]’s Pay-It-Forward MissionWith ConnectToWork, we amplify real career stories to inspire and connect professionals. If you or someone you know is navigating a career transition, we’d love to hear your story.✔️Want to be featured? Contact us at [email protected]✔️Know someone who could benefit from this episode? Share it with them!Let’s build a stronger professional community together.Subscribe & Share✔️Follow & Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.✔️Leave a Review to help others find the show.✔️Share This Episode with colleagues & friends.
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