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What does a good "recruiting" resume look like?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kelly Blokdijk Mar 8, 2012. 3 Replies

I kind of feel like the shoemaker with no shoes today.I've been approached by a few firms lately and while I'm not ready to do that just yet, it does occur to  me that not having a resume available…Continue

Titles and Degrees: Obnoxious or Necessary?

Started this discussion. Last reply by Kathy Jan 3, 2012. 13 Replies

I'm trying not to do a lot today because there are cookies that must be baked, but I wanted to at least scan the resumes that came in last night from LinkedIn.  And I get this resume that totally…Continue

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Melissa Zentgraf commented on Greg Savage's blog post '13 things that really annoy people on LinkedIn'
"Totally agree with Paul!  When I get a resume that did not sync with the profile I have second thoughts about the candidate.  I can understand why you might want to exclude some information on the online profile, but when I get a resume…"
Oct 9, 2012
Kelly Blokdijk replied to Melissa Zentgraf's discussion 'What does a good "recruiting" resume look like?'
"Regardless of profession, my definition of a "good" resume is one that is REAL R - Relevant to the target audience / target position E - Edited well to be concise, aesthetically pleasing and 100% error-free A - Action,…"
Mar 8, 2012
Marcia Tiemeyer replied to Melissa Zentgraf's discussion 'What does a good "recruiting" resume look like?'
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Mar 8, 2012
Bill Schultz replied to Melissa Zentgraf's discussion 'What does a good "recruiting" resume look like?'
"I don't think you even need a resume. Just call the places for whom you'd like to work and tell them you can recruit and you're breathing. That should do it. If you're looking for internal roles, maybe you need more."
Mar 7, 2012
Melissa Zentgraf posted a discussion

What does a good "recruiting" resume look like?

I kind of feel like the shoemaker with no shoes today.I've been approached by a few firms lately and while I'm not ready to do that just yet, it does occur to  me that not having a resume available is not really a good idea.  At the very least I can have it to show to  to potential clients.Since I came into recruiting quite by accident, I didn't have a resume when I was brought on by the group I'm with.  What are the types of things that need to be on a resume for a recruiter?  And how can I…See More
Mar 7, 2012
Melissa Zentgraf replied to John Kreiss's discussion 'Is LinkedIn Gouging Recruiters?'
"I use the Recruiter level and yes, I cringe each month as I get the email notice saying my poor little credit card has been charged.  BUT: It's the only source I pay for.  The inMails roll over (think phone minutes) and ones that go…"
Feb 28, 2012
Melissa Zentgraf replied to Amber's discussion 'LinkedIn Account Upgrade?'
"I did the full business, but then again it's my primary sourcing tool at this point.  If I was paying for other services, I probably wouldn't.  I find more value from the job slot than I do the inMails.  Either way, it has…"
Feb 20, 2012
Melissa Zentgraf commented on Gavin Redelman's blog post 'What Does Your Email Address Say About You'
"This is a checklist point for me; if it is unprofessional, I will not contact the candidate.  You would be amazed at the level of candidate that breaks this rule.  I've even told my children not to have goofy names as their…"
Feb 15, 2012
Melissa Zentgraf replied to Tim Spagnola's discussion 'Question of the day: Why is it important for recruiters to create 'to do' lists?'
"I'm all about the list.  I'm so off the charts ADD that without my list I'd be hopping around like a squirrel on crack. But seriously, the lists help me focus.  They make me go back and make sure things haven't fallen…"
Jan 30, 2012
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Jan 9, 2012
Ellen Small liked Melissa Zentgraf's discussion Titles and Degrees: Obnoxious or Necessary?
Jan 4, 2012
Kathy replied to Melissa Zentgraf's discussion 'Titles and Degrees: Obnoxious or Necessary?'
"My immediate reaction is that this Mr. Smith is pretty pompous and, most importantly, unaware of what IS important to highlight on a resume.  If the advanced degree or certification is from a well regarded institution, then it might make sense…"
Jan 3, 2012
Kim Martin Bannerman liked Melissa Zentgraf's discussion Titles and Degrees: Obnoxious or Necessary?
Jan 3, 2012
Suresh replied to Melissa Zentgraf's discussion 'Titles and Degrees: Obnoxious or Necessary?'
"Looks like at the end of the day, its not titles or degrees that make people obnoxious, its people themselves..  "
Jan 1, 2012
Valentino Martinez replied to Melissa Zentgraf's discussion 'Titles and Degrees: Obnoxious or Necessary?'
"@Bob, Sounds like your wife worked with Dr. Evil. Your wife’s experience reminds me of another dynamic on this whole issue of "titles" and Melissa’s mention of the “obnoxious” factor that may be in play. A…"
Jan 1, 2012
Bob replied to Melissa Zentgraf's discussion 'Titles and Degrees: Obnoxious or Necessary?'
"On a similar note: my wife previously worked at a hospital where the CEO always referred to himself (and made sure everyone else did, too) as Doctor _______ , even though his degree was not in medicine at all, but in something else.…"
Jan 1, 2012

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Melissa
Job Title
Recruiter
Company
Resumes and Staffing
Which best describes your profession?
Agency Recruiting
How many years have you been in the business?
< 1 year
Which industries do you work in now?
All Industries, Technology
How many employees in your company?
<10
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University of Texas at Austin
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Yes
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If you can't use it in Scrabble, you can't use it on your resume

Posted on November 16, 2011 at 11:56am 9 Comments

I have a few pet peeves in my life.  Ok, several actually, but only one that will make me stop sourcing, scream, and then run over here and actually write an entire blog post about it.  

Maybe it's just me. Maybe I've read too much Lynne Truss.  Maybe I just need to get over myself and get with the program.  

 

But I can't.  I love language and expression and to see…

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Hello? Is this thing on?

Posted on March 17, 2011 at 12:47pm 0 Comments

Hello.  My name is Melissa and I'm a recruiter.

 

Hi, Melissa!

 

I've been recruiting for about nine months now.  I had a friend who got me started on this and now I'm hooked! 

 

But I've got some problems.  First, I'm new.  Second, my friend who got me into this sees this more of a "lifestyle business" than a career.  She doesn't want to pursue new clients or work on orders that are, you know, actual work.  Third,…

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