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How Recruiters Destroy Themselves with Automated Recruiting

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tim Spagnola 2 hours ago. 5 Replies 0 Likes

Tags: Recruiters, Destroys, Recruiting, Automated, How

It's a Great Day in the Neighborhood

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra McCartt on Wednesday. 11 Replies 1 Like

I made a placement today that i want to talk about. Normally , i don't, it's my job but once in a while one happens that is worth talking about..our loud. The job: A difficult IT Management spot…Continue

Tags: candidates, unemployed, mature

How come it is I love Recruiting

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My first thought was, Well ,it's inside and i get to sit down. That has a lot of merit you know when most people who are in some kind of sales are out beating the street, pulling doors and driving…Continue

Tags: love?, to, not, What's, Recruiting

Gender Specific Position Question.

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra McCartt Feb 2. 33 Replies 2 Likes

I am working with a client who specifically needs a female manager. They have several male managers, just lost the one female on staff and feel that they must have at least one female manager to…Continue

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Tim Spagnola replied to Sandra McCartt's discussion 'How Recruiters Destroy Themselves with Automated Recruiting'

Wow indeed - that really is a piss poor email. I can only imagine the response from Gene (or anyone for that matter) of his level getting this type of email. I once worked with a recruiter that spent a good portion of the day crafting a gem of an…

2 hours ago

Sandra McCartt replied to Sandra McCartt's discussion 'How Recruiters Destroy Themselves with Automated Recruiting'

Of course as soon as everybody spams the world with emails and calls, they find out that every recruiter on the planet has the job so why should they work on it. When this stuff gos on every candidate on the planet finds out about it tells…

4 hours ago

Bill Schultz replied to Sandra McCartt's discussion 'How Recruiters Destroy Themselves with Automated Recruiting'

I took a meeting with the recruiting director of a growing company that we worked with when they were early stage and continue to work with for certain hiring managers. This guy tells me they have 70 recruiting firms working with them. I said…

9 hours ago

Sandra McCartt replied to Sandra McCartt's discussion 'How Recruiters Destroy Themselves with Automated Recruiting'

What was even worse about this one was that the subject line said, "Position for Gene". Their automation must throw the name in the subject line and the salutation to try and make it look like a personal note wheich obviously it was…

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Amy Ala replied to Sandra McCartt's discussion 'How Recruiters Destroy Themselves with Automated Recruiting'

Wow. Just Wow. I had coffee w/ a good friend's husband just yesterday because he wanted to pick my brain about how to work with recruiters. He's an Agile ScrumMaster type guy (read: extremely brilliant and in demand) and we befuddle the…

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How Recruiters Destroy Themselves with Automated Recruiting

Dear Gene ,I just finished reading your online resume and I believe that you would be a strong candidate for either full time or part time positions with one of our clients.Our Basic requirements are:- An opportunity to check your email several times a day;- Ability to manage time, prioritize multiple tasks;- Ability to ensure timely reporting.- Willingness to work from home, take responsibility, set up and achieve goals;- US citizenship;- High School diploma or GED equivalent;This position…See More

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Sandra McCartt replied to Tim Spagnola's discussion 'Question of the day: What is the worst thing a candidate showed up to an interview wearing?'

I hear that same thing, "I want you to know that I wouldn't go to an interview like this," On one of my days where I say the first thing that pops into my head, I smiled and said, "oh, ok, how about I reschedule you for…

yesterday

Sandra McCartt commented on John Kreiss's blog post 'Differentiated Recruiting'

We could use talking cats. Everybody seems to send cat videos..over and over and over. :)

yesterday

David Wells and Sandra McCartt are now friends yesterday

Sandra McCartt replied to Tim Spagnola's discussion 'Question of the day: What is the worst thing a candidate showed up to an interview wearing?'

The absolute only thing I miss about the "good old days" is that we never had discussions like this. There were no dress codes because it never occurred to anybody that you went to work, to a local restaurant, a movie or anyplace else in…

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Sandra McCartt commented on DRUE DE ANGELIS's blog post 'The Problem with Recruiters!'

Naw, think of me as God's Little Sledge Hammer.

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Sandra McCartt replied to Tim Spagnola's discussion 'Question of the day: What is the worst thing a candidate showed up to an interview wearing?'

And then there was the candidate who called me about five minutes before his interview the conversation when something like this. Candidate (in a semi whisper) : Sandra i have a problem, I am here at XYZ but is there any way you can call them…

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Sandra McCartt replied to Tim Spagnola's discussion 'Question of the day: What is the worst thing a candidate showed up to an interview wearing?'

I did too and reminded me of onw i have tired to forget. Woman in her late 40's showed up for an interview in thin white pants and a thin white blouse. The feedback i got from my HR buddy was, " Well I thought she had on…

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Sandra McCartt commented on DRUE DE ANGELIS's blog post 'The Problem with Recruiters!'

LOL, Craig i had forgotten that one. Your exhibit as been so marked and entered into the court record. One could certainly say this kind of post is truly self satisfying trite, mental masturbation.

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Sandra McCartt commented on DRUE DE ANGELIS's blog post 'The Problem with HR... (Caution- generalizations ahead)'

Drue is just way too sexy for his hat. 12years and he knows more than 90 % of recruiters and 90% of HR. we should all aspire to this level of greatness. Gag.

Thursday

Sandra McCartt commented on DRUE DE ANGELIS's blog post 'The Problem with Recruiters!'

Thanks Brandi and Casey. I love you guys too. When you have been in this business for 35 years, have seen every flavor of kook, nut, jerk and egomaniac I will be delighted to pass the torch of the fight for respectable recruiting so you guys can pop…

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Profile Information

Name: Sandra McCartt

Job Title: Executive Recruiter - Firm Owner

Company: Professional Search, Inc. International

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, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Services, Technology

How many employees in your company?: <10

College/University: University of Arizona/West Texas A & M

Are you interested in split placements?: Yes

What kind of networking are you open to?: Open networking

How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?: I am Sandra McCartt, i am a recruiter. I have been in this business since 1975, started my own firm in 1978

Name someone you most admire: Jay Coile, SVP of Distribution, Anderson Merchandisers

Which blogs would you recommend people read?: Ask The Headhunter, The Cynical Girl

What recruiting tools can you not live without?: Job Boards, Linkedin, phone, networks.

What do you like best about RecruitingBlogs.com...: It's alive.

...and what would you change and why?: Nothing as of today

Website: http://www.prosearchtexas.com

LinkedIn Profile: http://linkedin/SandraMcCartt

Twitter Profile: http://twitter/SandraMcCartt

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Influence or Gaming The System?

Posted on January 13, 2012 at 1:38pm 9 Comments 1 Like

I have gotten a large kick out of the onslaught of buzz, blogs etc hitting the boards about influence, influencers on social media for recruiting and measurement of same.

The human condition being what it is, the minute anybody starts trying to measure anything related to influence we can take out the word influence and drop in the words "importance" and "ego" and in my opinion the game is on. Sometimes on purpose and sometimes accidentally.

Sumser used a new method this… Continue

Christmas Giggles.

Posted on December 17, 2011 at 9:03pm 35 Comments 4 Likes

During this holiday season please remember that friends do not let friends get drunk and sing Christmas Karaoke.

For some smiles let's play you know you are a recruiter if...

You know you are a recruiter if you go to a party, meet a new person ,when they tell you what they do for a living you ask them how long they have been there. If it's less than a year you immediately think..not recruitable yet, then ask them how long they worked for the commpany they…

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PENN STATE - REALITY CHECK-ONE CHOICE MATTERS.

Posted on November 10, 2011 at 2:17pm 2 Comments 1 Like

Dear Penn State Undergrads,

You have just been hit between the eyes with a hard dose of the real world. I notice that you are not handling it very well so let me try to give you something to think about besides your folk hero and the game on Saturday. As i have listened to your comments ,i am reminded of the time many moons ago when my world consisted of Wildcat football games, painting the "A" at the University of Arizona, boondockers with a keg or two and once in a while a…

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It's Not You-It's a Negative Flawed Process. Deal with it Positively

Posted on November 2, 2011 at 3:03pm 7 Comments 5 Likes

Tom Dimmick, seasoned HR professional turned Third Party Firm owner of DK Search, and I were having a discussion about the recruiting process and what it really is to most job seekers. As well as everybody involved with the mess.

After 25 years in corporate HR Tom speaks from both the internal and external viewpoint.

Tom’s take on the recruiting process and why it will never be a totally positive process no matter how many cows we give away, what kind of system we use or how hard…

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At 4:45pm on October 14, 2011, Charlie Davenport said…: That's 221B in Tennessee

At 4:44pm on October 14, 2011, Charlie Davenport said…: Sandra, thanks for connecting.. I didn't even know we could have "friends" on the Recruiting Blog.

I think you followed that I was thinking our friend was pure bull... he was looking for us to tell him some new tools and techniques that he could go tell his clients to use, and then he would charge them big bucks for "consulting" services.

He did reply with "I'll match your 30 years" and I found that interesting, because his profile only says 15.. but, I get too argumentative and sometimes don't really want to waste the time..

Hope all is well in Amarillo - If you ever go too far East on I40, get off at Old Hickory - mile marker 221B... I'll buy you a Margarita at Cinco de Mayo about 2 miles from where I live.

Charlie (Feel free to connect on LinkedIN also.. that's where I keep track of most..

At 9:02am on September 14, 2011, Chantelle Legg said…: Thank you for connecting, and thank you for the entertaining blog posts :)

At 12:02pm on September 09, 2011, Louis Bina gave Sandra McCartt a gift…: Red Wine
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At 12:33pm on August 3, 2011, James F. Jeter said…: Sandra, Sandra, Sandra...why is it that when I am at work and need a good "pick-me-up" I can always get what I need by reading your posts? Thanks for your insight and sense of humor!

At 3:56pm on May 12, 2011, Peter Civardi said…: Sandra - thank you for inviting me to be your friend on RecruitBlogs. I very much enjoyed your "Dear Katie" letter. Your postings are always original, well written, and thought provoking. Would be interested to know your opinion on WordPress.com as an alternative to Facebook. I decided to post on the WP, but not Facebook. Your thoughts?

At 7:38pm on March 24, 2011, Luke Toland said…: The lady with the hat! Pay attention to this one. Thanks for connecting.

At 2:07pm on February 4, 2011, Al Merrill said…: Thank you for the invitation- a final thought for you re: hats and recruiting...is that "many are called and few are chosen", ranks right up there with "age is a state of mind over matter, and if you don't mind...it doesn't matter!

At 1:35pm on January 10, 2011, Dr Simon Harding said…: Thanks for connecting !

At 9:21am on December 29, 2010, Robert Dearmon said…: I know that women are genetically predisposed to hate them, but it seemed appropriate to the discussion:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxsBlMl1TlE