Laura, equipped with a Business and HR Management bachelor’s degree from Derby University, initially pursued a career in HR and internal recruitment. Driven by a passion for guiding individuals in their careers, coupled with a desire for a new challenge led her to the field of recruitment.
Attracted by Distinct’s people-first approach and its supportive team, Laura initially joined the clerical finance team. However, her true niche emerged within Distinct’s US expansion, specifically in the public accounting desk for Texas. Aligned with her finance background, this provided her with the perfect opportunity to explore a new USA market.
Currently, Laura guides CPA career moves across Texas, helping individuals achieve professional aspirations and fostering a healthier work-life balance.
Laura excels in her ability to identify best-fit, passive candidates, within a highly competitive market. Her dedication to forging lasting connections with CPA candidates is apparent in her approach, where promises made are promises kept. Whether offering timely feedback to candidates or keeping clients abreast of market trends, Laura ensures a smooth and transparent process.
With adept precision, she aligns candidate expertise and motivations with the right CPA firm, focusing on cultural fit. Supporting candidates throughout their job search journey, from refining resumes to interview preparation, Laura guides candidates to offers aligned with their long-term goals.
As a public accounting recruiter, Laura is familiar with the pressures and time restraints that can accompany roles, especially during busy season. She advocates for candidates, with a specific emphasis on creating opportunities that provide a more balanced work-life dynamic.
Among her most rewarding placements to date was assisting a single parent seeking a flexible job close to home. Despite the candidate being situated in a relatively remote area, Laura successfully secured a position that offered proximity to her home, a hybrid working pattern and flexibility to accommodate the school run.
A lover of country music, Laura’s passion for melodies of the South has only deepened her affection for the USA. She also enjoys black and white films and beyond cultural pursuits, Laura is an avid badminton enthusiast.
