Jacob Colarossi
About Jacob Colarossi
Jacob Colarossi is a Corporate Recruiter with experience in various recruitment roles, including Technical Recruiter at Kforce Inc and Admissions Representative at South University. He specializes in sourcing candidates with Top Secret clearance and military veteran IT backgrounds for positions within the FBI.
Current Role at ECS
Jacob Colarossi serves as a Corporate Recruiter at ECS since 2022. His role involves managing weekly recruiting plans for multiple positions, which ensures an efficient hiring process. He specializes in sourcing candidates with Top Secret clearance and military veteran IT backgrounds, focusing on roles such as Developers, Engineers, Analysts, and Project Managers for the FBI. Additionally, he provides weekly candidate forecasting to end clients, helping them anticipate and meet future hiring needs.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to his current position, Jacob worked as a Technical Recruiter at Kforce Inc from 2021 to 2022. In this role, he was responsible for salary negotiations to ensure that new hires aligned with the company's profitability margins. His earlier experience includes working as an Admissions Representative at South University from 2019 to 2021, where he engaged with prospective students in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He also held a position as a Management Trainee at Enterprise Rent-A-Car for seven months in 2019.
Educational Background
Jacob Colarossi earned a Bachelor's degree in Sport Management from PennWest California, where he studied from 2014 to 2018. This educational foundation provided him with essential skills and knowledge that he applies in his professional career, particularly in recruitment and candidate management.
Recruitment Strategies and Responsibilities
In his role as a Corporate Recruiter, Jacob proposes adjustments to job descriptions, salary, and requirements to better target ideal candidates for specific roles. He actively researches new and current software, development, cybersecurity, and cloud technologies to enhance his understanding of job requirements and candidate qualifications. His strategic approach to recruitment supports effective hiring practices and aligns candidate capabilities with organizational needs.