Spotlight Series: Indigenous Recruiting
Meet Dana-Rae McLeod. She is Niitsitapi / Piikani in Treaty 7, Calgary, Alberta, Canada. She is a recruiter with Raise, and our latest hire as part of our Indigenous Recruiter Training Program. From working as a successful Store Manager at Starbucks, to joining Raise as an aspiring recruiter, Dana-Rae has had a pivotal shift in her career.
What sparked the change? What was her journey like?
Well, it began with a call from her Auntie to reconnect with her culture and get back in touch with her whole self. Follow along to hear her inspiring story.
Tell us a little bit about your journey to becoming a recruiter with Raise.
What drew you to recruiting rather than another field?
How do your strengths and experience as an Indigenous leader in your community translate to recruiting?
What would you like to see change in the recruiting industry?
How might Indigenous perspectives contribute to change in traditional recruitment and hiring?
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