Who Needs a Degree? đ Maria's Incredible Recruitment Journey | I AM A RECRUITER
- Prafulla Deori
- Mar 16
- 2 min read
I'm super excited to share an incredibly inspiring story from I AM A RECRUITERâą podcast! đ
Maria Velankanni's journey from finishing 10th grade to becoming a Senior Talent Acquisition Program Manager is nothing short of amazing! đâš Title - Who Needs a Degree? đ Maria's Incredible Recruitment Journey | I AM A RECRUITER | Ever been told you need a fancy degree to succeed? đ€ Maria is here to prove that WRONG! đ„đ Her path shows that passion, skills, and determination are your true keys to unlocking success. đ
Facing financial challenges after 10th grade, Maria stepped into the working world. đŒ Did she let that stop her? Absolutely not! đ±đȘ She chose to learn, grow, and build an incredible career.
"My first job became my college," đ Maria says. "My managers, my professors, and every challenge, a valuable lesson." đ
From selling products to teaching, then a life-changing call center experience, she honed her superpower: communication! đŁđȘ "If you've truly mastered that," Maria shares, eyes sparkling, âš "you can connect with anyone and achieve anything!"
It wasn't always an easy journey. đą Rejections, moments of doubt, and the challenge of balancing work and family â Maria faced it all! â But as a working woman, she embodies the spirit of a SUPERWOMAN! đȘ "It's inbuilt," she says with pride. "It comes out when it has to!"
Throughout it all, Mariaâs passion for people has been her guiding light. †Whether it's connecting with candidates, building strong relationships, or leading teams, she gives her all! đ "Recruitment is more than just filling jobs," she explains. "It's about connecting people, creating opportunities, and making a real impact."
Maria's secrets to success? đ€
â Believe in yourself! đŻ
â Identify and leverage your strengths! đ
â Never stop learning! đ
â LOVE what you do with passion! â€
Maria's journey is a powerful reminder that anything is possible with passion, perseverance, and a positive attitude. đ Feeling stuck or facing challenges? Remember Maria's words of wisdom: "Success isn't about where you start. It's about how determined you are to keep moving forward."
Let's celebrate Maria's incredible journey and the power of determination! đđ Share your thoughts and be inspired! đ
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