I spoke with an awesome candidate yesterday, this person has a history in engineering, but in their most recent role, shifted from engineering itself to a customer interfacing/sales function. They found a passion for working with people, and bridging that gap between the engineer and the customer.
It was a good reminder that we should never be afraid to follow our instincts. Just because we have started down a certain path, doesn't mean we have to walk the straight and narrow. And this doesn't always mean leaving the trail you are on and starting over somewhere else. Often times, we find a path that veers slightly off of the path we are walking, but leads us in a very similar direction, with only a slightly different viewpoint.
More than anything, it was a reminder that it's OK to follow the heart, even if your mind (and the world around you) tells you differently. The mind it programed to survive, and this is often associated with some form of a safety net. Don't be afraid to bypass that safety net, it's often where growth can be found.
**Lastly, if you are interested in speaking with someone who can bridge the gap between your engineering team and the customer, I'd love to introduce you to this person. What kind of recruiter would I be if I didn't mention that?
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