Back Pat Navarro Senior Recruitment Consultant – Dynamics AX
Pat joined Nigel Frank in February 2011 as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant. He recruits for Dynamics AX roles covering the full spectrum of AX positions, from Developers and Support Staff through Consultants and Project Managers. After shattering records on our office leader boards, he has been promoted twice and is now a Senior Consultant.
What did Pat struggle with when he first joined NFI?
The technical aspect of the products we recruit for. But with help from his Team Leader and the training offered here at NFI, he soon learned this was a small hurdle to overcome.
When did you join NFI and as what position?
I joined Nigel Frank International in February 2011, as a Trainee Recruitment Consultant
How has your career progressed at NFI?
Within two months of starting at NFI, I progressed to a full recruitment consultant. And once I became a full consultant I really started to do deals. Since then, I have done over 25 deals in 5 months and have just been promoted to a Senior Consultant. I plan to continue to do deals, am now working towards becoming a team leader and then on to the management level.
Why did you originally join NFI?
My last job worked me to death with no return for my time spent or my effort. Now every minute I put in at work is a chance for me to grow and earn more money. Throughout the interview process at Nigel Frank, our Director Kevin told me about the potential money to be made here and the career I could have. I was sold right away and everything that he has promised has worked out even better than I could have imagined.
What was your background before joining NFI?
Believe it or not, before I joined NFI I was a beer salesman. And I focused on selling to bars in Brooklyn NY. It was your typical sales job with nothing special about it. I was over worked and underappreciated with little room to grow. What makes NFI so unique is the fact that none of those problems exist here. If you work hard and do deals, you will be promoted and rewarded for your efforts.
What does a typical day look like for you?
My typical day is very busy. I always start it off with a coffee and come in ready to work. I work an east coast market and start my day by making calls to candidates and clients for most of the morning. Throughout the day I am sending emails, booking interviews, and if I’m lucky- putting deals up. We also have training session throughout the week and they are a great forum to learn and exchange ideas.
What do you enjoy most about working at NFI?
There is nothing that I enjoy more than the people and culture here at Nigel Frank International. We are a very close group and everyone goes out together. Every single day you feel as if you are working toward goals that you will be greatly rewarded for. We have incentive trips and lunch clubs in place so that consultants are constantly pushing themselves to do deals. Since joining NFI, I have had some of the best meals of my life at the nicest restaurants in NYC and have enjoyed some of the best nights out I’ve ever experienced. On top of all that, I went to London on an all-expense paid, luxury trip as a result of an office wide target we hit back in May. I also hit an individual target and am going to Madrid where I get to fulfill a dream of mine and go to a Real Madrid Soccer match. There are just so many perks to working at this company.
What did you struggle with when you first joined?
When I first joined I felt very overwhelmed with the technical aspect of the products that we recruit for. I soon learned, with the help of my mentor Rob Morgenroth, that this was a small hurdle to overcome. The training that I received here at Nigel Frank International helped me learn not only the Dynamics product but also the market.
What have your biggest high points & successes been?
There are just too many to list. I’ve been promoted twice, traveled to Europe, met and work with great people, and I am making more money that I thought I ever would.
How would you describe the company culture & work environment at Nigel Frank?
Fast-paced, energetic and fun. The office is never quiet because everyone is always on the phone trying to close deals. Everyone is constantly striving to achieve their goals and working together to do that.
What advice would you give someone looking to join Nigel Frank?
If you have the chance to join us, take hold of this opportunity and give it everything you have. There is no other company like us out there. Nigel Frank offers you the chance to make well over six figures in your first year, substantial career progression and a unique work environment. Your success at NFI is completely up to you.
