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Melissa Fellman
Recruiting Early Talent at MongoDB!
Melissa Fellman is a Senior Early Talent Recruiter at MongoDB based in New York City.25 She has been with the company for over 2 years, celebrating her work anniversary in May 2023.4 Melissa is known for her dedication to building genuine relationships with both candidates and hiring managers.1
Professional Achievements
Melissa won the Rising Star Award in the category of Gen Z Advocate.1 Her career highlights include:
- Developing preparation materials to educate candidates about MongoDB and its Early Talent programs
- Hosting events focused on interview preparation, including partnering with Karat employees for technical interviewing sessions
- Providing constructive and specific feedback to candidates after each interview
- Introducing candidates to other open roles if their interests don't align with the initial position1
Approach to Recruiting
Melissa emphasizes transparency and feedback in her recruitment process, which she believes helps humanize the experience for Gen Z candidates.1 Her colleagues describe her as professional, responsive, and knowledgeable in handling different recruitment situations.3
With over 10 years of experience in the talent industry6, Melissa has developed a strong focus on building relationships and leveraging technology in her role.
