In this episode of The Engaging Marketeer, Darren speaks with Joanne Finnerty of JF Recruitment about her journey into recruitment and what really drives success in hiring and job seeking.
Jo shares how she fell into recruitment through temporary work straight out of college and quickly discovered a passion for helping people find opportunities. What began as admin roles and fast-paced office work evolved into a long career built on matching the right people with the right businesses.
The conversation explores what makes great recruitment go beyond CVs and job specs. Jo explains why culture fit and attitude matter more than skills alone, and why understanding both clients and candidates is key to long-term success.
She also offers practical advice for job seekers, from improving CVs and preparing properly for interviews to the importance of researching companies and taking a proactive approach instead of waiting for responses.
This episode is full of real-world insights for both business owners hiring staff and candidates looking to stand out in a competitive job market.
More about Joanne:
Joanne Finnerty is the founder of JF Recruitment, a recruitment agency with a passion for matching businesses with the right talent. With over 30 years of experience in the recruitment industry, Jo has built a reputation for her consultative approach and commitment to helping people find the right roles and businesses find the best-fit employees. Starting her career in temping, she worked her way up to running her own recruitment business, offering expertise in permanent recruitment and a strong focus on cultural fit. Jo is driven by a desire to make a difference, having helped numerous individuals transition to new careers and businesses thrive through effective staffing solutions.
You can connect with Joanne here:
Website: https://jfrecruitment.co.uk/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannefinnerty/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JoanneFinnertyRecruitment/?locale=en_GB
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joannefinnertyrecruitment/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@joannefinnerty0
About your host:
Darren has worked within digital marketing since the last century, and was the first in-house web designer for video games retailer GAME in the UK, known as Electronics Boutique in the States. After co-founding his own agency, Engage Web, in 2009, Darren has worked with clients around the world, including Australia, Canada and the USA.
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