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FiberopticGal replied to FiberopticGal's discussion 'Soundtrack for the Interview - Suggestions?'
"Wow - a couple of great suggestions so far... A couple of personal favorites I'd like to add - links to follow soon: "Money" Pink Floyd Money, get away Get a good job with more pay and your O.K. Money it's a gas Grab that cash…"
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Soundtrack for the Interview - Suggestions?

I'd like to make a list of songs and repost if I get a big enough response:So for HR, recruiters, and job seekers alike: Like many of us, I find certain genres of music and songs inspiring, encouraging, comforting during certain times of my life... if you were to create a playlist to get pumped up for a job interview - what song(s) would you include?See More
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ATS: Ah, The Irony - Comments Welcome on WSJ Articles - "Software Screening Rejects Job Seekers" & "Nearly Half of US Firms Having Trouble Finding Talent"

My LinkedIn "suggested reading" and "trending articles" included these two from today's Wall Street Journal:Software Screening Rejects Job Seekershttp://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304821304577436172660988042.htmland, then, this:Nearly Half of US Firms Having Trouble Finding Talent: Report…See More
May 31, 2012
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The Resume - Then & Now

The following is an excerpt from the job-hunting guide, “The Seven Keys to Job Hunting Success” published in the early nineties by Al Bratland & Jeff Beardsley. As I looked over this guide, I was amazed at how the key points they were trying to get across to anyone in the workforce, not just candidates, are often dismissed or overlooked in today’s environment. I will be updating their guide for today’s market. Even with the sheer volume of resume writing and job hunting tips, tricks, and…See More
May 15, 2012

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Name
Terri A. Manchester
Job Title
President, Consultant
Company
CareerPro Consultants
Which best describes your profession?
Agency Recruiting
How many years have you been in the business?
>15 years
Which industries do you work in now?
All Industries, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Services, Technology, Utilities, Other
How many employees in your company?
<10
College/University
Shimer, DePaul (attended)
Are you interested in split placements?
Yes
What kind of networking are you open to?
Referrals between friends, Very targeted/niche, Invitation only
How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
"Hello, I'm Terri. I'm from Chicago?" I don't know, depends on the situation, like everything. Sometimes it happens to be: "Yes, I'm a recruiter. No, not for the Army, Navy, or Marines." And other times it may be: "Do you have an extra cigarette?" Because most of the time: "I specialize in the manufacture of fiber optic fiber and components but have also worked telecommunications sales and marketing, pharmaceutical advertising, continuing medical education, and biotechnology" usually results in a glassy-eyed stare...
Name someone you most admire
Einstein
Which blogs would you recommend people read?
I prefer the old standbys, ERE.net and Fordyce.
What recruiting tools can you not live without?
In spite of all the new technology, I am so very grateful for having come into the industry at the beginning of the internet revolution, and having been trained in the very time-honored, old-school methods used by the pros: telephone, phone book, rolodex. This industry always will be about PEOPLE, PEOPLE, PEOPLE first and foremost.
What do you like best about RecruitingBlogs.com...
It is more targeted and informative than linkedin and more interactive than other niche sites.
...and what would you change and why?
Perhaps add a virtual game room? Or is there already one here?
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http://www.bratlandcareers.blogspot.com
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The Resume - Then & Now

Posted on May 15, 2012 at 7:51pm 0 Comments

The following is an excerpt from the job-hunting guide, “The Seven Keys to Job Hunting Success” published in the early nineties by Al Bratland & Jeff Beardsley. As I looked over this guide, I was amazed at how the key points they were trying to get across to anyone in the workforce, not just candidates, are often dismissed or overlooked in today’s environment. I will be updating their guide for today’s market. Even with the sheer volume of resume writing and…

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