Dr. Julian Braunstein’s career journey is a remarkable example of how an entrepreneurial mindset can inspire the expansion from a stable, successful career into the pursuit of a bold new vision. As a trained dentist, Dr. Braunstein spent years in the healthcare field, building a career rooted in patient care and medical expertise. However, despite his success in the world of dentistry, he felt a growing desire to expand his impact and pursue something more dynamic and aligned with his growing interest in business and innovation. This led him to make a bold decision: to leverage his experience in dentistry and co-found My Personal Recruiter (MPR), a company that is transforming how professionals approach the job search process.
Together with co-founder Adam Fineberg, Dr. Braunstein has built MPR into a thriving enterprise that simplifies the job search for high-level professionals. Through its unique reverse recruiting model, the company has shifted the paradigm for how executives and professionals land their next big role. For Dr. Braunstein, the move into entrepreneurship wasn’t just about career change; it stemmed from hearing countless stories from his high-level professional patients struggling with the job hunt, which sparked the vision to identify and fill a gap in the market.
Why Leave Dentistry?
Spending time away from a well-established career in healthcare was no small feat for Dr. Braunstein. Dentistry had given him a solid professional foundation, but he saw an untapped opportunity in the recruitment industry, particularly for professionals seeking career advancement who were struggling to achieve it on their own. The recruitment process, especially for senior-level executives, was often time-consuming, inefficient, and stressful. Dr. Braunstein knew that these professionals needed a better, more streamlined approach—one that would save them time and maximize their opportunities to land the roles they truly deserved.
Dr. Braunstein’s decision to expand into recruitment was driven by his belief that he could apply the same attention to detail, client care, and precision that made him a successful dentist to this new field. His experience in managing patient relationships and overseeing complex procedures gave him a unique perspective on managing client expectations and delivering high-quality services. In this sense, transitioning from healthcare to recruitment wasn’t as far-fetched as it might seem—it was about leveraging his skills in a new way to help professionals manage their careers with the same care he once provided to patients.
The Transition to My Personal Recruiter
Starting My Personal Recruiter came with its challenges. Moving from a clinical environment to the world of business and recruitment required a major shift in mindset. However, Dr. Braunstein was determined to create something impactful. His entrepreneurial spirit, combined with the support of Adam Fineberg, helped him turn this vision into reality.
At the heart of MPR’s success is its reverse recruiting model. This model flips the traditional job search process on its head by having MPR’s recruiters actively search for and apply to jobs on behalf of clients, rather than the clients doing the legwork themselves. This approach is particularly appealing to senior-level professionals who are either too busy or have struggled to find success on their own in job searching. With My Personal Recruiter, they can continue excelling in their current roles, preparing for interviews, or spend quality time with family, while MPR’s team takes on the heavy lifting— identifying top-level opportunities and submitting applications with expertly crafted, ATS compliant resumes.
Dr. Braunstein’s role in this is pivotal. His focus on client satisfaction, drawn from his years in patient care, ensures that MPR delivers a personalized, high-touch service that meets the unique needs of each client. He understands that no two professionals are the same, and that each job search must be tailored to reflect the individual’s career goals, strengths, and industry experience. This level of care and customization has become a hallmark of My Personal Recruiter’s success.
Blending Technology with Personalized Support
One of the key drivers behind MPR’s growth under Dr. Braunstein’s leadership has been the company’s ability to blend cutting-edge technology with personalized career support. The reverse recruiting model is enhanced by the use of AI-driven tools that allow MPR to optimize resumes and LinkedIn profiles, ensuring that their clients’ applications pass through automated applicant tracking systems (ATS) and reach the right decision-makers.
MPR’s client portal also gives clients full transparency into their job search progress. Through the portal, clients can track the jobs that have been applied to on their behalf, view the status of their applications, and communicate with their dedicated recruiter. This combination of technology and one-on-one support allows professionals to stay informed and engaged in the process, even if they aren’t the ones directly applying for jobs.
Dr. Braunstein’s understanding of both the technological and personal aspects of career management has been key to MPR’s success. He believes that while technology can streamline many aspects of the job search, human expertise and personalized coaching are essential for truly helping clients land their ideal roles. As a result, MPR’s clients benefit from a well-rounded service that offers both efficiency and a tailored approach.
Building a Future with My Personal Recruiter
Dr. Braunstein’s decision to co-found My Personal Recruiter is a testament to his visionary leadership and entrepreneurial drive, building upon his strong foundation in dentistry. Building on his successful career in healthcare, he took a calculated risk to pursue something he believed could bring more value to professionals looking to advance their careers. Today, MPR continues to grow, helping thousands of professionals find fulfilling, high-level positions.
Through a combination of reverse recruiting, advanced technology, and personalized support, Dr. Braunstein has helped shape MPR into one of the leading recruitment companies in its space. His story serves as an inspiring example of how taking a bold step away from the familiar can lead to incredible success. As My Personal Recruiter continues to innovate and expand, Dr. Braunstein’s impact on the recruitment industry will only grow, solidifying his place as a visionary entrepreneur in a field that is constantly evolving.
In the end, the journey from dentist to recruitment industry leader shows that true innovation often comes from those who are willing to challenge the status quo, take risks, and forge their own path forward.
