eHire has helped Becky McMillian, a chef, find a new home...in Pittsfield, Vermont.
Long story short, Becky began searching for her next career move in Austin, Texas. Originally from the NYC area, she had her eyes set on moving back up to the Northeast. She used eHire's services to make this next move where her path crossed with Joe DeSena, the successful NYC stockbroker-turned-owner of Pittsfield's Riverside Farm and original General Store.Becky quickly learned that DeSena was looking for a young, hard-working, quick-thinking and vibrant chef who knew a lot about the hospitality field, and that he needed someone to manage The Amee Farm (a residence owned by one of DeSena's business partners), and to be the face of his other businesses. During the first 2 months of interviewing on the phone and communicating through e-mail, DeSena put Becky in touch with one of his friends, Shaun, who lived in Austin, Texas. Becky's first real test was to cook for Shaun, and after Shaun gave her the thumbs up to go on to Vermont to meet with DeSena, Becky flew to Vermont to meet DeSena and his staff.
There, DeSena tested Becky again, put her in the kitchen, and made her prove herself again by cooking dinner - consisting of Grilled NY Strip Steak with a Balsamic Glaze, Sage Cheddar Mashed Potatoes and Caramelized Tomato and Corn Salsa - for 8 people in roughly 30 minutes.It was clear to Becky that she passed this test as DeSena invited her back for 3 weeks to see if she could handle the final test and last step of the interview process: how her work ethic would respond while being away from home, living in an extremely small town, and managing a large work-load. She knew the key was to be focused...and remain focused. She knew DeSena wouldn't accept anything less.
After her 3 week trial was over, DeSena offered Becky a deal for her to move to Vermont. Becky graciously took his offer.
Why was she so grateful? Because she recognized the opportunity that DeSena was giving her...a chance to build a business with her ideas and to start new businesses that would economically expand the town of Pittsfield, Vermont. Becky is now part of the Pittsfield family and growing town, and feels both fortunate and empowered knowing her input can drastically impact the town in a positive way.
DeSena and eHire are confident that Becky's hopes of Pittsfield will come true: "Hopefully one day you can see the DeSena team in a history book where Chapter 1 would be 'How The DeSena Team Grew a Village Into a Vibrant City.'"
