About Great Careers – The BENG

Great Careers – The Business Executives Networking Group “BENG” is a National non-profit organization.  BENG provides employment information, opportunities for networking, emotional support, and tools to accelerate their members’ career growth. We rely upon the spirit of generosity and cooperation of our members, whether in transition or employed, to accomplish this mission.

BENG provides, a forum for professionals seeking employment to facilitate their job search and enhance their networking skills.  To learn more about BENG and how to join click here.

Kerri Cufaro will present “Current Trends in Recruiting and Selection”

If Kerri had a nickel for every time she answered “how did you ever get into recruiting?” she would be on a tiny island, that she owns, sipping frozen drinks with little umbrellas. With a finance degree and an investment analyst background, Kerri walked into an Atlanta staffing office in 2003 and sought help finding another analyst position. As the story goes, she was recruited to be a recruiter.

Kerri always boasts, “I absolutely love what I do; I am passionate about being in Talent Acquisition and helping people find jobs; it is the best feeling in the world!”

Working for several staffing agencies and consulting firms as well as internally recruiting for a few corporations, Kerri has a keen knowledge of managing high-performing teams, strategizing with executive leaders, consulting with hiring managers and human resource partners, and sourcing and recruiting stellar candidates. Kerri has successfully managed relationships at all levels between the client/hiring manager and the job seeker throughout the interview process to ensure timely and effective placements.

What have Kerri’s candidates, colleagues and executives said about her?

• “honest, passionate … proven veteran … right kind of leader … commitment to excellence and professionalism … motivated and forward-thinking … best recruiter I worked within 50 years”
• “Talent Acquisition leader with a successful track record of leading change initiatives, improving processes and operational metrics, exceeding goals, and managing staff.”

Kerri grew up on Long Island in New York, attended the University of Maryland for 3 years (ZTA love) before transferring and graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Hofstra University. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Atlanta in 1995.