This is part of a series of testimonials from candidates who have successfully been placed by The Execu|Search Group. This testimonial comes from Caleigh Orzel; you can find our past testimonials here.

Caleigh connected with Marlene Napoli, an Executive Recruiter within The Execu|Search Group’s Health Services division, at a nursing job fair in New York City. As a Registered Nurse with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing, Caleigh was well-equipped and ready for her next opportunity. Originally from Meriden, Connecticut, she wanted that next opportunity to be located in the big city. She partnered with Marlene to help her find it.

Caleigh had a positive experience and was happy to speak with us about what it was like to work with The Execu|Search Group.

On her background…

I graduated from the University of Rhode Island in December of 2011 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing and started working as a Registered Nurse in March 2012 on a medical-surgical-telemetry unit at an acute care community hospital in Connecticut. The hospital provided me with a strong skill set and helped me enhance my confidence, critical thinking skills, and interpersonal and communication skills, but after three and a half years, I knew I wanted a change.

Specifically, I wanted to leave the bedside but still utilize my medical and nursing knowledge. I was eager to move to New York City, but was hesitant about making a drastic change in such a new environment. This led me to a New York nursing job fair where I met Marlene.

On what she was looking for…

I was looking for a job that fit my interests but also expanded my career. Marlene always listened and understood what I was looking for in a job, which was extremely important to me. She was patient throughout my job search and always had my best interest in mind.

On how TESG worked to meet her needs…

Throughout my job search, Marlene was very supportive and was always just a phone call away, which was reassuring. She was personable, informative and professional, and continuously kept me updated on new available positions that I might have been interested in.

On preparing for the interview…

Marlene was very attentive throughout my job search, especially with the interview process. She ensured I was prepared for my interview in numerous ways. We discussed professional presentation, went over my questions and concerns, and even met up to review potential interview questions. Marlene provided me with continuous advice, recommendations, and feedback throughout the interview process that greatly contributed to my success.

“Caleigh was wonderful to work with. We kept in touch after meeting at the job fair, and once she was ready to start her search, we were able to find something that aligned with her skills and career goals,” says Marlene. “Throughout her search, I felt like we had a great partnership. She is an exceptionally smart, professional, and driven individual.”