30 Seconds to Stand Out?!, Breaking into Recruiting, and Navigating Careers as an Introvert with Linda Le (DF#128)

In this episode, Linda Le, founder of Creatively Quiet and a recruiter in the defense industry, shares her experience as an introvert and debunks the misconception that introverts are weak. Linda discusses her journey into recruiting, overcoming challenges without a degree, and how she became a top recruiter in her division. “Hi I'm Linda :) I am currently a recruiter in defense and Founder of Creatively Quiet a mental health brand centered towards amplifying quiet voices. I was a college dropout and for the longest time, society told me that I was never going to amount to much without a college degree. With learning to have confidence in myself and finding different ways to network and sell myself on my potential instead of the limits others labeled me with, I ultimately broke into corporate and built a successful side brand :)” - Linda Le What You’ll Learn: - Linda Le’s transition from a bank teller to a successful recruiter by impressing hiring managers with her determination and attitude. - Her decision to decline acceptance to her dream school, UC Davis, due to fears of student loan debt and discomfort in a classroom setting. - The challenges she faced in job applications without a degree and how she found a recruiting position after working at Whole Foods. - Insights into the hiring process in recruiting and the pay structure for recruiters in staffing agencies versus corporate recruiting. - The acknowledgment of bias in the employment process and Linda's efforts to mitigate it by being open to candidates with gaps or overqualification. - Introduction to Creatively Quiet, Linda's platform offering guidance and resources for job seekers and professionals in the recruiting industry. - Discussion on the experience and challenges of being an introvert in the workplace, and the misconception that introverts are weak. - Inspiring advice for overcoming insecurities and fear of judgment, focusing on growth, and seeking inspiration from successful individuals. - Final thoughts on the guest's contact information and the reminder that everyone has the ability to succeed and make positive changes in their lives. Tune in to the Degree Free Podcast to gain insights into Linda Le's journey as an introverted recruiter, breaking barriers, and finding success without a degree. This episode offers valuable advice for job seekers, professionals in recruiting, and anyone seeking inspiration to thrive in their chosen paths. Don't miss out! To keep up with everything Degree Free check out our website: degreefree.co Join the Degree Free Network and get the support you need to get hired, get that promotion, and achieve your career goals! You’ll get access to our free resources such as the 5 Degree Free Pathways and 7 Day Get Hired Challenge Course: degreefree.co/network Learn job hunting skills and learn how to land your dream job in 7 days: degreefree.co/gethired/ Starting your degree free journey but don't know where to start? Check out our free ‘5 Degree Free Pathways’ Course: degreefree.co/pathways