10 Minutes With Nick Root

In this 10 Minutes With, Nick Root shares how he blends people-focused recruiting with a passion for process optimization. As a Technical Recruiter at RedCloud, he supports consultant placements while exploring tools such as Salesforce and Bullhorn to enhance the team's experience. Nick is most proud of the lasting relationships he’s built throughout his career, and outside of work, he finds joy in vintage wristwatches and overlanding adventures with his wife in the Pacific Northwest.

Describe your role and what you do in a nutshell.

I am a Technical Recruiter on RedCloud’s recruiting team. I focus on full-stack recruiting for consultants across our offerings and locations alongside our four other full-stack recruiters. We also work with existing consultants on new project placements and with account managers during proposals and other sales activities.

What do you aim to accomplish professionally this year?

I aim to expand my skill set in operational and process technology, including the optimization of Salesforce, Bullhorn, and other internal tools. I have always been passionate about where people meet processes, and learning more about the tech behind it has been a pleasure this year. I know there are many areas where I can learn, and I aim to continue exploring how our different systems can integrate to enhance both our candidate and employee experiences. In the meantime, it allows me to meet more of our corporate team and consultants and build relationships outside my normal day-to-day.

What are you most proud of in your career so far?

The relationships I’ve built and maintained. The personal and social aspects of recruiting have always drawn me in, and I am motivated by the wonderful people I've met and continue to work with throughout my career. Both those that I have had the pleasure of finding new opportunities for and contacts that I keep up with outside of our active opportunities mean a lot to me, and I feel fortunate to have been able to meet so many talented professionals across different backgrounds, markets, experience levels, and industries.

Tell us about something interesting you've learned recently.

How powerful custom Salesforce formulas can be for my reporting and metrics. With opportunities moving quickly through the system, being able to customize how we calculate overall metrics has been a valuable and interesting skill I've been learning with guidance from our practice leaders. Oh, and orcas can come together for "superpod" family reunions - happening now in Washington!

If you could suggest a book for the entire team to read, what would it be and why?

"Teammate" by David Ross. Growing up a baseball and Cubs fan, this was a must-read for me when the former player published this book. It is a great insight into the behind-the-scenes of the industry, but more importantly, a reflection on what it's like to experience wins and losses as a team, and how the biggest impacts on your teammates often come from the smallest actions.

What's a piece of obsolete technology you still have a soft spot for?

I don't think analog watches are necessarily obsolete, but I've recently found myself diving into the analog (and vintage) wristwatch hobby, and I derive joy from the mechanical movements that keep time and function without electricity. Something about wearing a tiny machine on your wrist is very cool to me.

What's one thing people don't know about you that they would be surprised to discover?

I played the drums in a garage jam band in high school. Everyone knows that I have no musical talent whatsoever, so how I managed to convince actually talented guitar players to play over my random beats is still surprising to me.

What are you passionate about or enjoy outside of work?

My wife and I are indeed a stereotypical PNW couple who love the outdoors. Camping, hiking, and day trips throughout the state have been frequent for us, but we have found our niche in overlanding. We purchased a roof-top tent for my truck and have had a blast exploring the national forest roads and doing "dispersed" camping.