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Karla Porter
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- Ashley
- United States
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Member # 10616
- Blog Posts (1)
- Discussions (12)
- Events
- Groups (7)
- Photos (6)
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- Recruiting Videos (1)
Karla Porter's Groups
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Starting Your Own Busi...
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Web 2.0 Search Tools
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Six Degrees
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The Entrepreneurial Re...
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OpenNetworkers.info
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Karla Porter's Discussions
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Replied Oct 29
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Realistic Expectations for Candidates
I have been noticing something lately that's bothering me. That is an elitist attitude and unrealistic expectations from many of us versed in social media recruiting. One of the most disturbing comments in this dialog came from someone who said, "candidates don't need cover letters, they need to know how ...Help for New Grads Pursuing Their Career Dreams
I was intrigued when I saw the call via social media for area experts to talk about Intern and entry-level opportunities in their cities, regions and MSA's. I'm focused on creating The Greatest Internship on Earth in 2010 so how could I not want to promote the great place I ...Yes Virginia, You Can Get a Job During the Holidays
Last year, on December 23rd, I called an applicant to invite her for an interview. She cried. She told me I didn't know what it meant to her to receive my call, the best Christmas present she ever could have gotten. Then I got all choked up...... She thought it was ...Karla Porter's Page
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Profile Information
- Name:
- Karla Porter
- City:
- Ashley
- ZIP/Postal Code
- 18706
- State/Region (spell it out please, no abbreviations!):
- Pennsylvania
- Country:
- USA
- How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
- Hi, I'm Karla, it's nice to meet you.
- Company or business name:
- Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry
- Website:
- http://www.wilkes-barre.org
- What kind of networking are you open to?
- Open networking, Referrals between friends, Very targeted/niche
- Who referred you to RecruitingBlogs.com?
- Which combination best describes your professional profile?
- Corporate, Recruiter, Human Resources/staffing, Executive
- How many years have you been in the business?
- 2 - 4 years
- Which industries do you work in now?
- All Industries
- Are you open to split placements
- yes
- Which online communities do you actively participate in?
- What recruiting tools can you not live without?
- a phone!
- What do you like best about RecruitingBlogs.com...
- Recruiters are the best people in the world to network and hang out with and that's exactly what you get here.
- LinkedIN URL
- http://www.linkedin.com/in/karlaporter
- My Facebook
- Twitter Profile
- http://www.twitter.com/karla_porter
Latest Activity
Fabulous, thank you for posting this.
You're right Craig, give them a reason to call back and a great percentage will. I would also say (especially to new Recruiters) that every "no", hangup and unreturned call gets you that much closer to the "yes".
I enjoyed this - it's like a mini...
Best wishes for grand success!
I'm doing the happy dance for you Dan, your post conveys the joy and satisfaction of the moment so much I feel it too :-)
Comment Wall (13 comments)
- At 3:57pm on September 26, 2009,
Slouch said… 
- At 9:41am on September 26, 2009,
Maren Hogan said… - so good to meet you karla! Great hanging out at RecruitFest!
- At 12:31am on July 12, 2009,
Claudia J. Samuelson said… - Hi, Karla - thanks for taking the time to read my blog! I look forward to learning more about you and your perspectives. I see I'm not the only Claudia here!
- At 2:50am on May 4, 2009,
Rayanne said… - Thank YOU, Karla. I always enjoy reading your post...
~Rayanne
- At 12:42pm on May 3, 2009,
Jack Young said… - thank you for connecting me to more terrific information, and for being a friend - have to get upstairs and shower after 2 hours of bball - I'm typing with a pungent odor that is becoming even offensive to me - will catch up later - that's probably TMI - sorry
- At 9:37am on March 14, 2009,
Claudia Faust said… - Karla, thanks for your kind words - and for connecting us here. I'm also on Twitter (@claudiafaust, @BetterHires). Let me know if I can assist at any time!
cheers,
Claudia
- At 2:14am on October 15, 2008,
Abdul Mannan Barbhuiya said… - Hi Karla,
Thank you very much for accepting RecruitingBlogs.com invitation. I have browsed your Profile with great interest and am glad to have connected with a successful executive/professional like you. Be well, do good work and keep in touch.
I am an Open Networker. Please feel free to invite me to your network or group/community.
Regards, greetings and best wishes,
Sincerely,
Abdul Mannan.
manreh123@yahoo.com
- At 3:07pm on August 26, 2008,
Rupesh Walls said… - Hi Karla,
I am Rupesh here from Intelliswift Softwrae Inc. We are basically System Integration and IT Staffing Co based in Fremont,CA.We have our own H1B consultants for contract positions in USA.So plese let me know if you can help us to place our cons.
Thanks
Have a nice day!
Rupesh
Intelliswift Software Inc.
rupesh@intelliswift.com
- At 4:16pm on August 22, 2008,
Sunil said… - Karla - Seems we could help each other as per the geographical area. Because keep getting requirement in your location as well.
Would appreciate if you can add me in your friends list.
Cheers
Sunil
- At 11:52pm on August 12, 2008,
RockStar Recruiting said… - Hey Karla, thanks for being on my page. Feel free to contact me anytime
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By the Bootstraps
One of the most professionally rewarding experiences for me is the opportunity to mentor students on career choices. I love wide-eyed, the world is an oyster, enthusiasm. I received a tweet last night from a UCBerkeley Psych and Linguistic double major student contemplating a career in HR - specifically recruiting - I decided to come here to help her with her choices by invoking the power of all of us to answer her question.
"Hi Karla, how'd you get started in HR? and most HR asst jobs ask for… Continue
"Hi Karla, how'd you get started in HR? and most HR asst jobs ask for… Continue
Posted on May 2, 2009 at 11:32am — 7 Comments
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