Tom Farish
About Tom Farish
Tom Farish is a Recruiting Manager at Prosum with nearly 23 years of experience in the recruitment field, specializing in high potential IT professionals. He holds an MBA and a BS in Business Administration from California State University-Northridge and has been recognized as the top recruiter at Prosum for six consecutive years.
Work at Prosum Technology Services
Tom Farish has served as the Recruiting Manager at Prosum Technology Services since 2014. In this role, he leads a team of two offshore and three onshore technical recruiters. His responsibilities include overseeing the recruitment process for high-potential IT professionals, such as JAVA Developers, .NET Developers, and Network Engineers, primarily in the Greater Los Angeles and Orange County areas. Farish has been recognized as the top recruiter at Prosum for six consecutive years, demonstrating his effectiveness in meeting key performance metrics.
Education and Expertise
Tom Farish holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from California State University-Northridge, which he completed from 2009 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration and Management from the same institution, graduating in 2008. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in business principles, which he applies in his recruiting strategies. Farish maintains a high level of understanding of IT languages, hardware, and software tools, enhancing his ability to assess candidates effectively.
Background in Recruitment
Before joining Prosum, Tom Farish worked as a Professional Recruiter and Account Executive at Sabio Systems from 2013 to 2014 in the Albuquerque, New Mexico area. He also has experience as a Sales Manager at JCPenney from 2008 to 2012. With nearly 23 years of recruiting experience, Farish has developed a comprehensive approach to understanding candidates' expertise, training, goals, and personalities through a personal interview process.
Recruitment Strategies and Recommendations
Tom Farish employs various strategies to enhance the recruitment process. He encourages candidates to ask intelligent and pertinent questions during interviews and emphasizes the importance of preparation. Farish advises researching the company and interviewers extensively, building rapport, and mirroring the interviewer's style. He also stresses the significance of punctuality and professional attire for interviews, along with practicing answers to common interview questions.