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On November 5th, Robert Pickus completed the New York City Marathon. Before doing so, he raised an incredible $15,147 for the National CMV Foundation. The event, sponsored by Tata Consultancy Services, celebrated its 47th year with 50,773 runners crossing the finish line.

“I was approached about recruiting because I discussed my entrepreneurial side with a recruiter.  Unfortunately, my prior experiences with recruiters weren’t very positive.  So I saw this as an opportunity to combine different aspects of my life – sales in an industry that I knew very well and the ability to help others.”

Very simply, no one understands a millennial more than a millennial. It’s important for a recruiter to understand the motivation of their candidate. A recruiter seeks to learn what motivates a candidate not only to find new work but also to keep thriving in a position. A millennial recruiter can bridge the growing gap in the market.