tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.comments2013-03-05T21:05:09.028-05:00Recruiter UncensoredLisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16737972369295457186noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-8339528116691608342010-08-05T11:50:44.456-04:002010-08-05T11:50:44.456-04:00Thank you so much for this! As a receptionist, I ...Thank you so much for this! As a receptionist, I simply do not understand why job seekers insist on telling me how they really need a job and their past experience and why they would be a good fit, etc. Look, I sympathize with your situation, but I have no bearing on employment. It's like going to a hospital and listing your symptoms to the janitor. And while they're doing their spielAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-35732644606418554282010-02-17T14:23:02.765-05:002010-02-17T14:23:02.765-05:00GUILTY as charged! I fit into the category of not ...GUILTY as charged! I fit into the category of not sending out nearly enough thank you letters. Thanks for the reminder Lisa, sometimes I have to be reminded over and over again what to do even though I know the answer.Bill Nurminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-88870302023909031072010-02-15T13:50:01.905-05:002010-02-15T13:50:01.905-05:00You make a good point Lisa, there are things that...You make a good point Lisa, there are things that stink about looking for a job, I have personally experienced that. However, no amount of negativity and complaining will EVER make it better.<br /><br />Bill NurmiBill Nurminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-50398361846308866622010-02-05T15:46:57.112-05:002010-02-05T15:46:57.112-05:00Thanks for the comment, James.Thanks for the comment, James.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737972369295457186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-44169086732199022772010-02-05T15:10:35.975-05:002010-02-05T15:10:35.975-05:00Being depressed or negative when going through a r...Being depressed or negative when going through a rough patch simply adds more difficulty to the experience. On the other hand, if we keep a positive outlook (it is at least partly voluntary) we fight through it better and keep it from afflicting those around us.Beecher72https://www.blogger.com/profile/10971609763047829699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-54489314011740045222010-01-27T09:54:07.335-05:002010-01-27T09:54:07.335-05:00This is a good point Lisa, I too am guiilty of lis...This is a good point Lisa, I too am guiilty of listiening to this little guy at times. Thanks for the reminder, I need to just "not take his words to heart" as you say, and It wont come throught in what I do. <br /><br /> Bill NurmiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-87716910744098360602010-01-15T21:20:35.692-05:002010-01-15T21:20:35.692-05:00What a great tribute, Lisa. John sounds like an a...What a great tribute, Lisa. John sounds like an amazing man. We should all be so lucky as to have such a friend.Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344431166996565050noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-5858454855231677862010-01-15T14:25:59.745-05:002010-01-15T14:25:59.745-05:00That was beautiful, Lisa. What an inspiring story!...That was beautiful, Lisa. What an inspiring story! It sounds like John was a great person.Safanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-71810409280485871612010-01-15T14:24:27.566-05:002010-01-15T14:24:27.566-05:00The other day I was looking through a drawer and I...The other day I was looking through a drawer and I found the program from John's memorial service. His bright face always made me smile and still does. <br /><br />We miss him so.<br /><br />Thanks for your thoughtful and heartfelt words.<br /><br />amberAmber Graciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01196229682652413222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-26255665687741166562009-12-30T12:08:52.717-05:002009-12-30T12:08:52.717-05:00This is valuable info for new graduates! Thanks f...This is valuable info for new graduates! Thanks for bringing a new perspective to the job search for new graduates!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-61947988812151827222009-12-10T16:07:47.196-05:002009-12-10T16:07:47.196-05:00These are good points Lisa, I am glad you shared t...These are good points Lisa, I am glad you shared these with me so I can make sure to continue to practice them.<br /><br />Bill NurmiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-67935691499561429162009-11-16T03:07:31.307-05:002009-11-16T03:07:31.307-05:00Lisa, how does one convince an interviewer that ye...Lisa, how does one convince an interviewer that yes it is possible to be part of two separate unrelated workforce reductions in the same month?Andrea S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17486364366924566161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-79760069079179522322009-10-28T10:48:20.436-04:002009-10-28T10:48:20.436-04:00That is a great post and so true. I have almost be...That is a great post and so true. I have almost become a slave to my computer, but I do get a lot of out of it. It's easy to get stuck doing computer stuff all day and basically waste a day with nothing to show for it.Kris Krolhttp://milegaltech.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-61348459869269174002009-10-23T12:17:30.571-04:002009-10-23T12:17:30.571-04:00What a great reminder, we so often don't see o...What a great reminder, we so often don't see our own bad habits.Chef Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14554335228861186454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-48743005515782699492009-10-23T09:29:40.384-04:002009-10-23T09:29:40.384-04:00Great post! I've read Dan Miller's "4...Great post! I've read Dan Miller's "48 Days to the Work You Love" and "No More Mondays." Have you read those? If not, you should. If so, do you recommend them to your clients? You should. Those books had much to do with my career shift.Kris Krolhttp://milegaltech.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-70446044138310400042009-10-22T13:44:18.556-04:002009-10-22T13:44:18.556-04:00F Bombing husbands are a pain in the arse! LOL I c...F Bombing husbands are a pain in the arse! LOL I completely agree with this post though. I usually tell my husband to vent to me...and then let it go. You don't need to sound like a baby to your boss!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05283503033516504436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-50016956483817126002009-10-18T10:29:55.405-04:002009-10-18T10:29:55.405-04:00That's kind of sad. I know I've waited in...That's kind of sad. I know I've waited in line extra for a particular cashier because of smiles and efficiency.Andrea S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17486364366924566161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-35281867698633328932009-09-27T08:08:08.054-04:002009-09-27T08:08:08.054-04:00That's a great plan, Duck's Mom. Finding a...That's a great plan, Duck's Mom. Finding a quieter place to answer the phone, or even leaving it for voicemail to handle, is the way to go when chaos reigns supreme.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737972369295457186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-77570930351892768342009-09-27T08:00:06.708-04:002009-09-27T08:00:06.708-04:00They really do appreciate it, especially when they...They really do appreciate it, especially when they can hear a little one screaming after you say hello, but before they can ask for you on the phone. I've been trying to take the phone into another room or even outside to answer it, that way I can at least hear who is on the phone and let them know when a better time to call is.Andrea S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17486364366924566161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-22665814711047081942009-09-17T15:30:29.234-04:002009-09-17T15:30:29.234-04:00Thanks. Of course, I have plenty of reasonable exc...Thanks. Of course, I have plenty of reasonable excuses for why I haven't been around. Valid excuses don't change the end result though. That's why people need to avoid let their own get in the way.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737972369295457186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-76503528108697898962009-09-17T14:56:51.464-04:002009-09-17T14:56:51.464-04:00Great networking reminder, Lisa. I tell my clients...Great networking reminder, Lisa. I tell my clients to think of themselves as a spider weaving a beautiful and extensive web. There are no loose, broken strands; only solid connections.Cindy Kraft, the CFO-Coachhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00126553535511211786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-33211798703322288202009-09-08T07:20:42.417-04:002009-09-08T07:20:42.417-04:00Yay! Great work, Anonymous.
To your question, de...Yay! Great work, Anonymous. <br /><br />To your question, definitely send your resume and cover letter to the contact you've identified. Indicate in your cover letter you are following proper channels and have submitted your application on line as their firm requests. Share your qualifications for the position you are applying for. Let him/her know you wanted to make him/her aware of your Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737972369295457186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-3776940392307409402009-09-07T23:44:05.039-04:002009-09-07T23:44:05.039-04:00Truly thank you for the invaluable advice, Lisa! :...Truly thank you for the invaluable advice, Lisa! :)<br /><br />I tried the approach of calling the firm with a question for their Recruitment Department. It is a simple question, asking whether the firm organises on-campus recruitment drives. &I got the name and email of the firm's regional recruiter!! Such good luck!!<br /><br />However, another question pops up in mind. Since I have theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-35528016333674651162009-09-07T10:02:22.237-04:002009-09-07T10:02:22.237-04:00Anonymous, you are in the right mindset to want to...Anonymous, you are in the right mindset to want to push for a name. The company's practice of not giving out recruiters' names is interesting since that is usually the easiest name to get from a company. <br /><br />Perhaps you could call the company with a question for someone in H/R. When the receptionist passes you through, you have a name. Make the question valuable. Don't just Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16737972369295457186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2540841255373316192.post-61315748979092094582009-09-07T08:28:42.918-04:002009-09-07T08:28:42.918-04:00Hi, Lisa!
A truly informative blog, especially fo...Hi, Lisa! <br />A truly informative blog, especially for a fresh grad like myself! :)<br /><br />Could you kindly suggest how to go about requesting the name of a recruiter from the receptionist?<br /><br />I am submitting an online job application to a reputable international consulting firm. I am also aware that it is best to attention to a recruiter in my cover letter rather than merely Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com