When You Come Across A Rising Star

The frost soon will take the flowers from my garden. Every year there are surprises….what has bloomed and what has struggled? What has been knocked down by a fierce wind after having grown nine feet tall? I know that those flowers can be cut and made into a fall bouquet and that their seeds can be saved for next season. What I know is that I can never replicate the same garden twice.

Recruiting mirrors this experience. Companies are ever-evolving.

To cultivate a flourishing organization, it’s essential to nurture talent at various stages of development.

I often wish I could predict every twist and turn, but I’ve come to accept that much of the beauty lies in unpredictability.

When I encounter something exceptional—I find a place for it, even if it wasn’t part of the original vision. Identifying such talent is one of my strengths as a recruiter. After all, every great garden thrives on surprises.

My advice to clients if you come across a rising star, try to find a solution to add them to the team. Like a stunning flower that brings unexpected joy, the right person can transform an organization, adding vibrancy and growth in ways you never imagined.

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Kelly Herrick

Kelly Herrick is the founder of Searchlight, a digital recruitment firm specializing in media, advertising, and emerging technology. Originally from Texas, Kelly has made NY her home and lives with her husband, son, dog, and three cats in Westchester.