This web conference features Christa Foley, Senior HR Manager, and Brandis Paden, Recruiting Supervisor, at Zappos.
This is part of BrazenU’s Social Recruiting Bootcamp. You can learn more about this online course and register to watch the full program here.
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About Christa Foley
Senior HR Manager, Zappos
Christa joined Zappos.com, Inc. in 2004 and is currently the Senior Human Resources Manager. She leads the Recruiting, Employee Relations, and HR Admin teams within HR. In this role, she and her teams scour the planet for people that are “fun and a little weird” and work to provide employees with a culture where they come first. Since culture is the #1 priority at Zappos, the main focus of HR is to help protect and preserve the Zappos culture. Prior to Zappos, Christa spent over 8 years in the staffing industry.
Zappos was established in 1999 and has since quickly become a leader in online apparel and footwear sales by striving to provide shoppers with the best possible service and selection. In 2008, the company’s gross merchandise sales exceeded $1 billion. Zappos.com currently stocks millions of products from over 1000 clothing and shoe brands. In January 2011, Zappos.com, Inc. and its subsidiaries were named #6 on the 2011 Fortune: 100 Best Companies to Work For List.
About Brandis Paden
Recruiting Supervisor at Zappos.com
Brandis joined Zappos.com, Inc. in early 2005. She is currently the Recruiting Supervisor and heads up the Recruiting team. In this role, she and her team are tasked with finding amazing and talented people to add to Zappos’ unique culture. At Zappos, having the right skills and experience is only half the battle. Qualified candidates must also pass an extensive culture assessment. Prior to Zappos, Brandis received her Bachelors degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and interned for various HR departments.
Zappos was established in 1999 and has since quickly become a leader in online apparel and footwear sales by striving to provide shoppers with the best possible service and selection. In 2008, the company’s gross merchandise sales exceeded $1 billion. Zappos.com currently stocks millions of products from over 1000 clothing and shoe brands. In January 2011, Zappos.com, Inc. and its subsidiaries were named #6 on the 2011 Fortune: 100 Best Companies to Work For List.