Scott Rice is the Co-founder and President of Natural Careers, a boutique recruiter and career transition specialist focused on the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Natural Careers works with health/well-being food and beverage, dietary supplement, and ingredient companies, founder-owned and portfolio investments of many private equity groups ranging from one million to over a billion dollars.
Before Natural Careers, Scott was the VP of Business Development at Global Recruiters of Madison, a top-performing recruiting team in CPG focusing on the natural products industry. He has over a decade of experience in the recruitment industry.
In this episode…Career transitioning or development is crucial in any industry, and the consumer packaged goods (CPG) natural products industry is no exception. As the industry continues to grow and evolve, how can professionals continuously develop their skills and knowledge to stay competitive? And how can brands recruit top talent to grow?
As a job seeker, it is vital to understand the recruitment process and how to position yourself as a strong candidate. According to Scott Rice, an executive recruiter, this can include tailoring your resume to highlight relevant skills and experiences, preparing for interviews, and building a robust online presence. On the flip side, Scott says that, as a recruiter, it is fundamental to deeply understand the industry and the specific skills and experiences required for each role. He shares how he's built a recruitment agency to help job seekers and companies find the right fit and achieve their goals.
On this episode of the Firebelly Social Show, Duncan Alney talks with Scott Rice, Co-founder and President of Natural Careers, about career development, transition, and recruitment. Scott talks about the genesis of Natural Careers and what it does, LinkedIn optimization tips and premium features, career development through storytelling, entrepreneurship in the CPG industry, and the importance of asking the right questions during job interviews.
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