Cara Rybarik is a seasoned talent acquisition consultant and contractor for Novo Group, Inc. With an educational background in Business Administration and Political Science from Carthage College, Cara has established herself as a thought leader and expert in management consulting, business intelligence, strategic planning, hiring and promotion, motivation, personal development, and interviews. Her passion for positively impacting communities drives her work as Novo's Talent Lifecycle Partner, finding, transforming, and sustaining people strategies that enhance careers and promote company growth. Her experience includes research and sourcing, executive and professional search, project-based recruiting, RPO, and interim HR executives. She also specializes in talent effectiveness solutions. These include coaching, talent transition services, ignite talent development programs, talent insight center assessments and tools, and organizational development consulting to maximize effectiveness. Cara is a collaborative, connected, and client-champion, emphasizing practical solutions and incorporating her core values in all her work. She shares her expertise and experience with others through articles, speaking engagements, podcasts, and webinars.