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53 - Laid Off to Lift Off: How Julia Arpag Built Aligned Recruitment


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Laid Off to Lift Off: How Julia Arpag Built Aligned Recruitment


Episode Summary

From being a shy bookworm to founding a thriving recruitment firm, Julia Arpag shares her journey into tech, navigating layoffs, and building Aligned Recruitment with faith, grit, and integrity. We dive into A-player teams, using AI wisely, and the skills every founder and job seeker needs today.


Highlights
  • Breaking out of shyness and finding her voice
  • Pivoting into tech recruiting and rapid upskilling
  • Getting laid off on maternity leave and starting her own firm
  • What it really means to hire A-players
  • Why communication and integrity matter more than ever
Memorable Quote

“You can do hard things.”


Connect
  • Julia Arpag on LinkedIn
  • Aligned Recruitment https://www.alignedrecruitment.com/

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