As a senior recruiter with T. Rowe Price, Octavia Carifi-Ansley gets a behind-the-scenes look at how the firm looks after its employees. “T. Rowe Price takes care of its associates when things are difficult," she says. "I am proud to work for a firm that treats its associates with such care."

Carifi-Ansley, who has now been with the company for seven years, had dreamed of working for T. Rowe Price ever since the Colorado Springs campus opened in 2000. She admired the company's ideals emphasizing collaboration, fiscal responsibility, and the client-first focus. Then when the recruiter position posted, Carifi-Ansley knew it was an excellent match for her background working in high-volume environments. “The position fit my background perfectly, and the values of the firm are well aligned to how I think," she says.

She was initially drawn to a career in talent acquisition because she loves working with people. “I love talking with my family about ideas and concepts that are outside the 'norm' and finding an appreciation for how others think or act," says Carifi-Ansley. She finds their thought patterns, talents, and motivations endlessly fascinating. “I'm passionate about finding talent that fits into a role that will ultimately help the business with its challenges," she explains. “It's exciting to hire someone who can help solve problems and drive the business forward."

To succeed in her position at T. Rowe Price, Carifi-Ansley has become an expert on both people and their skill sets. She has also encountered several remarkable leaders over the years. Although many of her coworkers fall into this category, her colleague Darren Reed, a senior HR consultant, stands out in particular whenever she seeks his input on complex issues. “He will listen and ask questions that make me think about how to handle the situation rather than tell me what to do," she explains. “His knowledge and candor are paramount to my success at T. Rowe. Plus he always shares great cross fit workouts!"

Above all, Carifi-Ansley is grateful she found a workplace with coworkers who appreciate her unique talents and are eager to put them to good use. “The people I work with daily inspire me to come in and do well every day," she says. “I believe your happy place is the place where your skills and passions meet." For Carifi-Ansley, T. Rowe Price surely fits this description.