We would like to welcome on board Karen Gordon. Karen has joined our PRA Brisbane team and will be working as a Recruitment Consultant.

To get to know a little more about Karen, check out her interview below:

What do you do for Professional Recruitment Australia?

I am a recruitment consultant within PRA Brisbane, supporting the account managers here to source IT candidates for various positions across all levels of seniority.

How did you arrive at this business? What path brought you here?

I was referred into this role by an existing PRA staff member who knew I had a background in HR and thought I would enjoy the role, and I do!

What are you known for professionally? What do you have a knack for?

I have a quirky knack for remembering obscure details about technology and equipment! I am also good at establishing and maintaining great professional relationships among clients and customers.

What are you most passionate about professionally? What most excites you about your work & the contribution you can make?

I’m passionate about continually learning, striving to achieve and helping others in their pursuits. PRA allows for rewarding and fulfilling work within a great environment.

 What are you passionate about personally? What do you really enjoy?

I’m passionate about snow holidays and snowboarding. I try to get the snow at least three times a year if I can

Anything else you’d like to tell people about yourself?

My first job out of high school was scooping ice cream and I enjoyed the job so much that I still do it sometimes for fun!

What’s your favourite quote? / What’s your philosophy on life?

The brave don’t live forever, but the cautious don’t live at all.

Describe yourself in 3 words

Honest (sometimes too honest which is now eight words), reliable and funny!