Her Story
About Melissa
Melissa Laureano is a first-generation Mexican professional who has built her career in recruiting through resilience and relationship building. She began in a call center before advancing from an administrative role at a staffing agency to junior recruiter, and has since gained experience across corporate recruiting, hospitality, and staffing. Currently a senior recruiter at Troji Salon and Spa, she focuses on talent pipelines in the beauty and wellness industry through school partnerships and campus recruiting. Melissa values staying true to herself and maintaining strong work-life balance. She advises young women entering the field not to fear starting in entry-level positions and to view setbacks as steps forward.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Melissa
01What do you attribute your success to?
I am actually first generation Mexican here. My family is from Mexico, my mom and dad, so it would say that is definitely one of the key things, also because I am bilingual, so I also feel that that has paved my way, because I'm able to speak not just one, but two languages as well.
02What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Definitely, that not to be afraid to start to work your way to where you want to be, especially with corporate companies. Like, if it's something that you see that you're interested in, it's okay to start off as an admin. Also, since this is such a field that it's so up and down, it's okay that when you're in the field, if you have to take a step back, a setback is not a setback, it's a step forward.
03What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Definitely. I feel like for you, like, values, I feel like it's definitely resonates with everyone differently. I feel definitely is, like, staying true to yourself, and making sure that you also put strong emphasis of a work-life balance, because I feel like that's super important. Regardless, and just make sure that you're just staying true to self, and I feel like that's the number one thing.
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