{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/64f8df02aa4e5a0011e2ab89/68caacdc5b840135eac7a6b2?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"53 - Laid Off to Lift Off: How Julia Arpag Built Aligned Recruitment","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/64f8df02aa4e5a0011e2ab89/1758112594050-34482b3b-becc-464d-8f0a-fbd90525f8ae.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Laid Off to Lift Off: How Julia Arpag Built Aligned Recruitment</strong></p><p><br></p><h2>Episode Summary</h2><p>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.</p><p><br></p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul><li>Breaking out of shyness and finding her voice</li><li>Pivoting into tech recruiting and rapid upskilling</li><li>Getting laid off on maternity leave and starting her own firm</li><li>What it really means to hire A-players</li><li>Why communication and integrity matter more than ever</li></ul><h2>Memorable Quote</h2><p>“You can do hard things.”</p><p><br></p><h2>Connect</h2><ul><li>Julia Arpag on LinkedIn</li><li>Aligned Recruitment https://www.alignedrecruitment.com/</li></ul><p>Follow us on Instagram <strong>@she_talks_tech_podcast</strong> and on <strong>LinkedIn</strong> for more stories of women in tech.</p>","author_name":"Hlulani"}