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Shannon Kossakoski

Principal Recruiter

Shannon started her recruiting career in the late ‘90s and never looked back. After starting in contract staffing, she moved to direct-hire placement, eventually leading the Direct-Hire recruiting team at JVT. Shannon has been with JVT since 2013 and currently serves as a Principal Recruiting Consultant. In this role, she fills niche positions across tech and biotech while also serving as our sole internal recruiter, driving JVT’s growth by finding candidates who align with our values and culture.

“I love helping businesses grow while supporting candidates' career progression. A job change is one of the most significant events in a person’s life. I’m honored to be part of their journey and energized by the opportunity to make a positive impact on their future.”

 

3 words that describe me:

Honest, serious, kooky.

Happy place: 

Running & on the golf course. She has run 6 marathons including a Boston Qualifier and the Boston Marathon.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be: 

An artist, a writer, or a U.S. Olympic basketball player.