
Kerry Casey, the Global Head of University Recruiting and Talent Branding at PayPal, shares her career journey and the responsibilities of her role. She started in finance at Goldman Sachs but realized she wanted to do work that mattered to her personally. She transitioned to human resources and gained experience in talent acquisition and policy creation at McKinsey. At PayPal, she leads university recruiting, talent branding, talent operations, and diverse hiring efforts. Kerry emphasizes the importance of meeting people where they are, developing talent, and creating a positive candidate experience. She values organizations with clear values and believes in doing work that you love. In this conversation, Kerry Casey discusses the challenges and rewards of being a working mother of four and an established professional. She talks about the intensity and pressure of her job at PayPal, as well as the support she receives from her family. Kerry also shares her experiences of feeling underqualified and the importance of believing in oneself. She highlights the value of reflection and creating a culture that prioritizes people in the workplace. Kerry offers advice for job seekers on finding companies that truly value their employees.