Working While Completing Degree Proves To Be the Perfect Path for Recruiter

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When you attend college right out of high school, it’s all about getting good grades, graduating, and moving into the work world.

Justin Stull, talent acquisition manager for CSC Corptax® and hiring manager for CSC TCI®, is taking a different path and still ending up where he wants to be. He’s earning a degree from Oklahoma State University online—while working full-time.

Justin took community college classes after high school and landed a job doing route sales for Nestlé ice cream products. He got into recruiting when a friend told him about a position at a staffing agency, where he was able to use his relationship-building and strong interpersonal skills. After about four years there, Justin learned about a technical recruiting job at CSC Corptax that aligned with his interest in technology.

Happily, he scored an interview. He wasn’t sure about going into corporate tax at first, without experience in that area. “I’m glad I did because the interview was awesome. I got to meet with some of the team and felt an immediate fit. It’s been a great choice.”

Justin chose Oklahoma State because it’s considered one of the top online human resources programs, and it’s relatively affordable. He’s majoring in business management with a minor in human resources management. Justin’s online curriculum includes classes in organizational development, talent development, and business data analytics. After he completes three more classes during summer session, he gets his degree in July. “The classes give me ideas on how to do things more effectively at CSC Corptax,” he says. “We talk about interacting with people while recruiting and finding the right audience for your message. I’ve learned a lot about building compelling messaging and job descriptions.”

CSC Corptax’s education assistance program allows full-time employees with at least six months of continuous employment to take classes, provided the courses directly relate to the employee’s current work assignments. The company reimburses 100% of tuition with a $5,250 annual maximum. Employees must provide documentation and maintain a B average.

CSC Corptax has grown rapidly since Justin joined the company. In his five-plus years there, he estimates he’s onboarded at least 200 new people. “I started as a senior technical recruiter. Now I’m a talent acquisition manager and more involved in budget conversations, working on recruitment marketing, and shaping our brand presence and HR-related social media posts. These are things I’ve wanted to do for years.”

Justin plans on working with an intern soon, which will give him some hands-on management experience and the opportunity to coach and mentor. “Kelly Bentley, our Director of Human Resources, has been fantastic about giving me more opportunities,” he says. “I’m continually going in a direction I want to go and getting to work in different areas of recruitment, which I really enjoy.”

Justin loves having a job that gives him the flexibility to balance what matters, along with interesting work that keeps him learning. “There’s always something new going on, and it’s fast-paced,” he says.

He tells job candidates that CSC Corptax is a perfect landing spot for people looking for challenging work and the opportunity to advance their careers. “We look for people who can help us make an impact with new ideas that will fuel our continued success,” Justin says. “We look for employees who will disrupt the status quo and push us to new levels. If you bring that type of mentality to the job here, you’re going to be successful.”

CSC Corptax has employment opportunities throughout the Chicago area and beyond, including remote roles in software development, project management, DevOps, digital and product marketing, and tax analysis. For more information, visit corptax.com/careers.