Working in Human Resources—especially in recruiting—is no joke. Some days, it feels like an impossible game of matching the right people with the right roles, and other days, it’s incredibly rewarding. Today? Definitely one of the rewarding ones.
Each recruiter on my team is assigned a specific region, but we step in to help whenever another area is struggling. The South has been completely overloaded—one recruiter handling 19 physician positions is a lot. My region has been steady, with around eight open roles, so a few weeks ago, my boss asked if I could step in and help. And of course, I said yes.
I’ve been told I have the “Midas Touch” when it comes to recruiting. My boss says any position I touch, I fill. I don’t know if it’s luck, persistence, or my ability to connect with people, but this week, that Midas Touch showed up strong—I filled two incredibly difficult positions in a state that has been nearly impossible to recruit for.
Upper management in the region is thrilled, and I was specifically asked to work with one of their managers, which, to me, is one of the highest compliments. Not just for my work ethic, but for my ability to get things done while still being me—charismatic, determined, and a little relentless when it comes to finding the right people.
Since January 2025, I’ve successfully filled 11 physician positions. That’s something to be proud of.
But I also have to be real about the last few weeks.
The last two weeks, I didn’t get any fills. And for a moment, I thought I had lost my touch in recruiting. That creeping doubt started to settle in, making me wonder if I was slipping. But the reality? It wasn’t that I had lost my ability—it was just my body and mind readjusting, learning, and taking a much-needed reset.
I’m realizing more and more just how important it is to take time for myself. To step back, to breathe, to allow space for rest without feeling like I have to be on all the time. Because when I do? I come back stronger.
And this week? I came back. This week, so far, I have three physician fills, and one upper management fill, and the week is not over yet.
So, here’s to pushing forward when it matters. Here’s to recognizing when you need to pause. And here’s to knowing that even in the slow weeks, the comeback is always waiting.
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