Comments on: Why Don’t I get a Call Back?

By: Brenda

Brenda — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 01:30:03 +0000

Karla, Can't believe I didn't see this before. This is worth reposting!

Brenda

By: Karla Porter

Karla Porter — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:58:31 +0000

@Joni – Thanks for your visit and kind words. Shennee Rutt, another reader, told me I am “tough love” – it's funny I just see it as practical =)

By: Joni Liebel

Joni Liebel — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:32:31 +0000

Carla these are great! Of course we all try to stay positive, and support people in our lives who are searching for jobs. But when things aren't "happening" as planned or expected, it's these hard questions that shake things up, and can result in some new insights. Brilliant!
Joni
www.joniliebel.com

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By: shennee

shennee — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 01:12:11 +0000

Karla- Yes and no about the Dude who's Mom had to wake him up. He did not make a good impression out the gate. If he is old enough to still be living home with Mom and Dad, He should be responsible enough to answer the phone about a job, and SHOW up to work.
Sigh,,,,,,,,,

By: August Cohen

August Cohen — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:12:16 +0000

Well, you caught me Karla. My Special Agent super powers aren't up to your level yet:-). I am bookmarking it for my clients benefit, not particulary mine. I know they will listen to you – as you are such a respected authority – and the fact you know how to use a weapon doesn't hurt either. They will certainly
think twice before misbehaving. The mission continues…..

By: claudinerenee

claudinerenee — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:05:55 +0000

You, my dear, are hilarious. My mother always said I should have been an editor but I pictured myself reading ridiculously boring research articles that explain high-tech engineering problems or, worse yet, adult fiction books about, well, let's just say “with erotic content”.

By: Karla Porter

Karla Porter — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:58:30 +0000

@Charlie – Oh Charlie, there you go getting all technical. Are you for or against the No Child Left Behind propaganda? In all seriousness, this is one of the prime reasons candidates should keep a record (good old Excel Spreadsheet will do) of where and to whom they submitted their resumes. I wouldn't trust just uploading it to an ATS… I would use my job seeker super powers to find out who the Recruiter or Hiring Manager is and also send it to them by email. Then I would wait a few days and make a follow up call. What do you think? BTW – Thanks for stopping by!

By: Karla Porter

Karla Porter — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:51:31 +0000

@August Perhaps job seekers would consider printing this list and taping it to all the mirrors in the house. You are a Special Agent, you have this list memorized, who are you trying to kid? Or, is there some type of subliminal message in your comment?