"@Joel, yes, it is encouragement. All of us who have been around for any length of time have had to fall on our sword more than once because a candidate led us down the primrose path and truned into an artichoke at the 11th hour and 59th.…"
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Do You Know Why Candidates Think Recruiters are Idiots?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra McCartt May 4. 22 Replies 8 Likes
Below is a conversation i just received from a Sr. CFO candidate. This is what happens when inexperienced little girls do key word searches and can't read a resume. Sandra,I just got a call…Continue
Candidate Pushback on Recruiting/HR/Corporate Jargon
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra McCartt Feb 16. 13 Replies 1 Like
I got this as the last paragraph in a well written cover letter by a Sr. Financial Candidate this morning.It pretty well says it all. I almost fell out of my chair laughing when i hit the last…Continue
How Recruiters Destroy Themselves with Automated Recruiting
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra McCartt Feb 14. 8 Replies 0 Likes
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…Continue
Tags: Recruiters, Destroys, Recruiting, Automated, How
It's a Great Day in the Neighborhood
Started this discussion. Last reply by Theresa Hunter May 1. 15 Replies 2 Likes
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
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Sandra McCartt commented on Joel Garcia's blog post 'On An Others-Based Reputation'"Oh honey, you think you got trust issue now, just wait about 30 more years. There is a reason that recruiters who have been around a while are more cynical about things than your old aunt Mable who had 5 husbands killed by lightening strikes…"
Sandra McCartt commented on Matt Deutsch's blog post 'Recruiters' Biggest Problem with Candidates Right Now is . . .'"It makes me crazy when they tell an employer that they need to pray about an offer. While i am all for letting the almighty have a hand in the business of everyday life i always have this picture of somebody going in the closet for two days,…"
Sandra McCartt commented on Matt Deutsch's blog post 'Recruiters' Biggest Problem with Candidates Right Now is . . .'"You are doing better than i am. Candidate made an offer yesterday after 3 weeks of interviews so he tells the employer that he has three outstanding offers, wants to do some soul searching, pray about it and will let them know on…"
Sandra McCartt commented on Matt Deutsch's blog post 'Recruiters' Biggest Problem with Candidates Right Now is . . .'"@ Bill i have that same thing going on as we speak. The top candidates are getting multiple offers fast. I think we are approaching one of those periods where timing is once again going to be critical and i can't decide yet if the…"
Sandra McCartt commented on Matt Deutsch's blog post 'Recruiters' Biggest Problem with Candidates Right Now is . . .'"At my age and stage of the game Mitchy sexual harrassment is a compliment. There is something about an avataur with one hairy eyeball that just reminded me of the creepy guy who poked his eyeball in the window and went backwards in the rose…"
Sandra McCartt commented on Matt Deutsch's blog post 'Recruiters' Biggest Problem with Candidates Right Now is . . .'"I think we are in one of those transition periods where companies have not yet realized that the candidates who have all the bells, sirens and whistles are getting multiple offers. The other interesting thing I am seeing is that clients are still…"
Sandra McCartt replied to Tim Spagnola's discussion 'Question of the day:
What is your favorite HR saying?'"" I had no idea I was being terminated until I walked in my boss's office and saw the fisheyed HR bitch sitting in the corner looking like she just smelled bad gas.". They always look up and say, "John, there is no good way to…"
Sandra McCartt commented on Amy Ala's blog post '10 Tips to Surviving as a Corporate Recruiter'"Start every sentence with, "you are right." It diffuses the immediate negative you always get on every resume you submit. It's human nature that your hiring manager can pick out any tiny negative on page 3 of the resume because they…"
Sandra McCartt replied to Tim Spagnola's discussion 'Question of the day:What is the most overused word you see in your candidate resumes?'"Verbing, ie; "credited with efforting the system conversion.". Was it the green chili enchiladas or the beer? Was it succesful effort or did it just stink things up?"
Sandra McCartt commented on HRNasty's blog post 'Rude Linkedin Introductions, you just sent one!'"I had one years ago for an accountant with a boxed beef transport company. Found a Candidate who had the perfect resume. Like it was written for tht job. When the candidate walked through the door she must have tipped the scales at 300 lbs. and…"
Sandra McCartt commented on HRNasty's blog post 'Rude Linkedin Introductions, you just sent one!'"LOL, i understand Bill. I am convinced that half the world now looks like they are refugees from "Falling Skys" and have the manners one would expect from someone who was reared by wolves."
Sandra McCartt replied to Tim Spagnola's discussion 'Question of the day:What is the most overused word you see in your candidate resumes?'""quick learner" - as opposed to what a slow witted dullard or you learned to tie a cherry stem with your tongue in less than an hour one drunken night?
And the whole flaming list of "action" words that career coaches tell people…"
Sandra McCartt commented on HRNasty's blog post 'Rude Linkedin Introductions, you just sent one!'"We are talking about the rudeness of a terse linkedin connection request. I have noticed by the way that most of the requests i get who might bring value to my network do in fact at least include a line or two as to why they would like to…"
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- 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
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- http://linkedin/SandraMcCartt
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THE POWER OF A WORD - WORDS THAT SELL.
Posted on May 3, 2012 at 7:32pm 9 Comments 2 Likes
I love words. I am one of those people who hears a new word, looks it up and uses it three times so it becomes part of my spoken and written vocabulary. There is a name for that but i need to look up that word. :)
Words can and do sell. One does not have to be a world class journalist to write a cover letter for a resume that inspires your client to want to know more or bring that candidate in or do a phone interview. Every candidate has "a story". When i present a…
Continue Influence or Gaming The System?
Posted on January 13, 2012 at 1:38pm 10 Comments 2 Likes
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
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…
Continue 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…
ContinueComment Wall (15 comments)
- At 9:25am on May 8, 2012,
Marnie W. Katz said… Sandra,
Please let me know if this worked. I have attached the resume of my husband Brian Katz. Thanks again. If this didnt work send me your direct email and I will send it to you the normal way from Email.
regards,
Marnie
- 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…
- 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 !
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