Since joining Blueprint at 19, Millie has developed the confidence and market knowledge to support candidates, advise clients and help newer colleagues. Her promotion to Senior marks an important step in that progression.

For Millie, becoming a Senior Resourcer at Blueprint Recruitment Solutions meant seeing her hard work recognised. It also brought a change in how others relied on her. Within our Civil, Structural and Architecture team, she now supports newer colleagues and is trusted to identify issues that need attention, taking on greater responsibility as she develops her own career.

Choosing a career built around conversation

Millie was working in electronics manufacturing before joining Blueprint at 19. She wanted a role that would give her more opportunity to communicate with people and make use of her outgoing personality. The earning potential in recruitment had also sparked her interest.

Moving into the industry was a significant adjustment. The interview process had given her a clear understanding of what to expect, and thorough training supported her early development. One lesson became apparent quickly: effort did not always lead to an immediate result.

Learning to remain consistent during quieter periods became an important part of her approach. Building relationships took time, and she began to see how regular contact could lead to opportunities further down the line.

The value of staying in touch

One of Millie’s most rewarding placements came after keeping in touch with a candidate over several years. By continuing to build that relationship, she was there to help when an opportunity came together. Experiences like this have shown her how long-term relationships can develop into successful placements.

That continuity matters particularly in contract recruitment. Millie values being able to support candidates across multiple contracts, helping them secure their next placement when an assignment comes to an end.

Her confidence has developed considerably in that time, alongside her understanding of the market. Through conversations with clients and candidates, she can now share insights into rates, projects and more challenging areas of the market.

Taking on the responsibilities of Senior

Much of the work behind Millie’s promotion involved developing her contractor base while managing setbacks along the way. Reaching Senior felt like recognition of that sustained effort.

The role now gives her the opportunity to use what she has learned to support others. Newer team members can draw on her experience, while she continues to build towards her next ambition of reaching Lead.

For someone starting out, Millie’s advice is to be patient. Recruitment requires a long-term commitment, and progress may be difficult to see at first. Her own experience has shown her the value of continuing to put in the work, whether that means maintaining a candidate relationship over several years or developing the knowledge to help a colleague who is just beginning.