jjkoestler
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Does anyone have contact info for a good recruiter/headhunter? The job I was supposed to start in January fell through and I'm scrambling to find a new gig. I was working in politics but my background is in marketing/non-profit. I have a MBA and I am also swell guy.
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"I had a job interview at an insurance company once, and the lady said "Where do you see yourself in five years?" I said, "Celebrating the fifth year anniversary of you asking me this question." - Mitch Hedberg
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You should be applying to a lot more than 2 jobs per week. Yes it sucks, but you have to do it. You already have a huge network. Friends, family, UWM, and any organizations you've been involved with in the past. Reach out to them. You can meet a lot of people volunteering. It's also a good way to feel good about yourself when things aren't great on the job front. Look at organizations that do a lot in the Milwaukee area. Do any of the firms you're interested in working at support non-profits? You can never go wrong with Habitat for Humanity, Big Brothers, Big Sisters, or Boys and Girls Club. Have you considered Americorps? You get paid (a monthly stipend & a lump sum that can be used to pay student loans or grad school) and its a great resume builder. I took a year off during undergrad to volunteer with Americorps. It was a great experience (I turned 21 in Nevada ), and I had a leg up on the competition once I graduated because I already had a year of work experience under my belt. Do you have someone who works in HR who can offer feedback on your resume and cover letter? I thought my resume was great and so did all of my friends and colleagues. I showed my resume to someone who works in HR and she absolutely tore it apart. The difference between a good resume and a poor one could mean thousands of dollars in salary. Make sure you have a great one.
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Getting an MBA is great as long as someone else is paying for it. I don't think my MBA has done me much good in terms of landing a high paying job. It's definitely who you know in this economy. I've been sending out approximately 25 resumes a week since September, and I finally have something solid in the works because of a friend who is a big wig in HR. Utilize all of your connections and network. Applying for a job without some sort of "in" is tough and frustrating.
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I've dealt with them. They often contact me with opprotunities. But it seems I have to chase after them to follow up. But there was one good guy who was proactive and lined something up for me, but it fell through. I called the recruiter back several times and he has not returned my calls. I'm assuming recruiters are swamped at this point, but its frustrating.
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Does anyone have any experience with Aerotec? I submitted my credentials to them about a month ago and a recruiter just called me.
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Isn't headhunter synonymous to recruiter? Ideally I'm looking to move to Cali, New Orleans, Seattle, or Alaska.
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Has anyone ever used a headhunter? If so, I'd appreciate hearing about your experience. Are there any headhunters you'd recommend? I've been sending resumes for positions I've found on job boards, online, etc, and I haven't had any luck. I have a non-profit and project management background, a mba, and I am willing to move anywhere in the world. Ideally I'd like to get out of the non-profit world so I can actually pay my bills and get ahead. Thanks in advance.
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I had a 30 minute phone interview today and I feel like I totally blew it. Should I follow up with the HR manager via email and explain why I would be great for the job, or should I just wait and see? I really want this job!
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Do any BFers (or friends/family) work for Insperity? I've been speaking with a recruiter about a PM position, and I was hoping to get more information about the firm.