Today we’d like to introduce you to Christina Liles.
Hi Christina, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today.
When I stumbled across our company 3 years ago, I wasn’t sure what I was getting into. It was a 20-person firm, male-led, and wow, do they take their core values seriously. I had a background in construction and tax consulting and didn’t see how a career in headhunting made sense.
They talked to me about their vision, future-focused plan, and how if I put in the work, I could manage a division or even make Vice President in 3 to 5 years. Needless to say, I took the job.
One month in, Covid hit… I was told to work from home and assist another division (the legal division).
I remember countless calls with my father discussing how I would surely be the first on the chopping block. We discussed work ethic, being grateful to simply have a job, and having the grit and integrity to do whatever you can to keep your job and the company alive in an unpredictable market. On top of it, I was the first to get covid in the office. For sure – I’m toast.
I did all I could to hit my KPIs, keep my head down, get the job done, and gather market insight from the countless attorneys I was calling, and then boom! I got my first offer! Sadly, it was turned down.
Rather than wallowing, I trusted the process, strived to meet our core values, and focused on building my pipeline.
-I made three legal placements in 2020.
-In 2021, I had 28 placements, was the top biller at our company, and began leading the legal division.
-In 2022, I had 37 placements, was named Vice President, became the first female on the executive team, and have an amazing team around me.
-In 2023, I was awarded the 1 spot for top Individual Direct Hire Professional & Technical Recruiter in the state of Texas by the Texas Search, Recruiting, and Staffing Association
This is just the beginning.
Be grateful, be humble, take chances, and step up wherever and whenever you can. I’m so thankful for each and every opportunity I have been given at Encore.
We all face challenges, but looking back, would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
I had a background in construction and tax consulting and didn’t see how a career in headhunting made sense. I had to learn the ropes and make it through the early stages of covid.
I also had to bring a woman’s perspective to the leadership team, and through hard work, communication, and results made my way to the leadership team.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Encore Search Partners, LLC?
Encore Search Partners is a Recruitment & Executive Search firm that is focused on assisting companies in direct hire recruitment, predominantly focused on spotlighting the absolute best Professional, Technical, & C-Level Executive talent nationwide.
I (Christina Liles) specializes in creating a synergy between law firms and attorneys in all practices of law by partnering with law firms to place high-quality legal professionals in permanent positions.
Christina (I) differentiates herself by also partnering directly with attorneys to spotlight their pains and motivations and then locate the law firm that provides the remedy. Her commitment to urgency, client service, and passion for strengthening American businesses and shaping the American legal jobs landscape also sets her apart. Christina holds a Bachelor of Science from Texas A&M University were served as Captain of the Women’s Tennis Team.
If you had to, what characteristic of yours would you give the most credit to?
Honesty, integrity, ambition, and competitive. I was the captain of the Texas A&M Womens Tennis Team
Contact Info:
- Website: encoresearch.com/
- Instagram: @encoresearch
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christina-liles/
