5 Tips for Working with Executive Recruiters

5 Tips for Working with Executive Recruiters5 Tips for Working with Executive RecruitersExecutive recruiters are a great resource when making a career change. Yet, we all know recruiters are overwhelmed with applicants and open jobs. Most professional recruiters handle hundreds of calls, emails, and messages every day.When working with a senior recruiter you have to stand above the rest. How do you get your resume to the top of the list? How do you become the person a recruiter is excited to speak with?You have to be memorable.Stand out to executive recruiters by following these 5 tips below.1. Choose a recruiter with good reviewsRead the reviews and comments when considering an independent recruiter or agency. Be picky. You want a good recruiter who takes the time to get to know you.Find someone who is responsive, professional, and well versed in your field. Someone with a strong network.Search recruiting agency reviews on Yelp, Glassdoor, and Facebook. You might also want to resear ch executive recruiters on LinkedIn.Professional recruiters with positive recommendations and endorsements can be trusted. Steer clear of recruiters with a lot of negative reviews.2. Heres how to go to the interview preparedMany people dont realize a short meeting or phone call with a recruiter is actually an interview. If you are meeting in person, arrive in professional attire with your resume in hand.For a video interview, make aya your background is free of clutter and looks presentable.For a voice call interview, make sure there is limited background noise.On a call, always sit up tall and act as if you are in front of the recruiter. This will come through on the call. First impressions are key. They can make or break your chances of moving forward with the interview process.3. Be prepared with a list of potential jobs or companiesIts important to be clear on the type of work you are looking for as well as your career goals. A senior recruiter can coach you on some of this, but they will need a place to start.Recruiters are swamped with applicants and open jobs. Show your recruiter that you are the strongest candidate for the job.Be invested in their job search process.4. Respect the recruiters expertiseIf your recruiter asks you to send your resume in a certain format, do so. Pay close attention to their resume suggestions and interview advice.Ask for feedback. Let them guide you and ask how you can improve your chances. Follow instructions when they send you on an interview.Ask them how to follow up after the interview. Dont be surprised if your recruiter asks you to send out thank you letters/emails to the people you interviewed with.Follow their lead. Your executive recruiter has inside knowledge about the company you are applying to. Use that to your advantage.5. Build a strong relationship with your recruiterFollow up regularly but be respectful of their time. Weekly check-ins via email are an easy way to stay in touch.Be a resource by recommending others if you are leid the perfect fit for a job. Its ok to admit you are not the best fit.This will make you more memorable and your recruiter will appreciate your help.At the end of the dayThe job search is a frustrating and lengthy process. It doesnt have to be miserable.Learn from each experience. Be accountable and expect the same from your recruiter.The perfect job is out there for you. Stay positive and keep moving forward.P.S. Did you know you can hire a recruiter to find your next job?

H.R. Lissner Medal Awarded to Dr. Roger C. Haut

H.R. Lissner Medal Awarded to Dr. Roger C. fell H.R. Lissner Medal Awarded to Dr. Roger C. Haut ASME is pleased to honor Dr. Roger C. Haut with the H.R. Lissner Medal. This award is bestowed on Dr. Haut in recognition of his long-term bioengineering contributions through the development and implementation of innovative methods of basic engineering science to the fields of impact trauma and orthopaedics.Dr. Haut is a university distinguished professor in the departments of radiology and mechanical engineering at Michigan State University (MSU). He is director of the Orthopaedic Biomechanics Laboratories in the College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Haut, along with his students and colleagues, uses experimental and theoretical approaches to develop scientific explanations for the mechanisms of blunt force trauma to joints and the potential for development of posttraumatic osteoarthritis. While most of his career has been devoted to studies related to automobile and athletic injuries, hi s more recent research has focused on forensics related to pediatric cranial and long bone traumas. Dr. Haut has published over 150 peer-reviewed papers and more than 200 abstracts dealing with the mechanics of the musculoskeletal system, with most related to injury mechanisms thereof. He currently serves on the Editorial Advisory Board for the Journal of Biomechanics and as an associate editor of the International Journal of Vehicle Safety.Dr. Hauts research in sports medicine has been honored with Cabaud Memorial and ODonoghue Sports Injury Awards from the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. He has also earned an neuheit Award and a Research Excellence Award from the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine, leading to his selection for a Distinguished Faculty Award from MSU in 2003.Learn more about the Lissner Medal and its previous recipients. For Further Discussion

Technician (MOS 2111)

Technician (MOS 2111)Marines Small Arms Repairer/Technician (MOS 2111)Keeping weapons up to date and fully repaired is a key job in any branch of the military, and in the Marines, a big part of this responsibility falls to the small arms repairer/technician. Its an enlisted job with some specific requirements to be eligible. The general military definition of small arms, which are somewhat different than light weapons, refers to those weapons that can be used by a single person. They include handguns, light automatic weapons (which include some machine guns), portable rocket launchers, rifle- and shoulder-fired grenade launchers and other shoulder-fired weapons. For the fruchtwein part, small arms are considered portable and can be fired without a tripod or special mount. They may be used in civil disturbances as well as combat and can be stolen more easily than light or heavy arms. The Importance of a Small Arms Technician The job ofsmall arms repairer/technician in the grade o f Private through Lance Corporal, involvessmall arms maintenance and repair, inspection procedures, and armory procedures. He or sheperforms inspections of all small arms, with the exception of vehicularly mounted weapons. The small arms repairer/technician also completes basic shop administrative forms and records. At the Corporal through Gunnery Sergeant level the small arms repairer/technician performs, trains, and supervises inspection, maintenance, and repair of all small arms, to include vehicular mounted small arms. The small arms repairer/technician also prepares, maintains, and supervises a shop maintenance and management program and coordinates maintenance and repair of small arms according to grade. Job Requirements In reservierung to qualify for this job, Marines need a Mechanical Maintenance (MM) score of 95 or higher on theArmed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) test. Theyll also need to complete the Ground Ordnance Intermediate Level Supervisors Course (CID AOIGBC1) by Sergeant through Staff Sergeant with 24 months remaining on active duty upon completion of the course. In the case of a lateral move, must have served a minimum of one year in MOS 2111. Also required are a National Agency Check, Local Agency Check, and Credit Check (NACLC) resident within the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). And recruits must pass the Command Arms Ammunition, and Explosive (AA and E) screening. Anyconviction by court-martial, civilian court or nonjudicial judgment of any act involving larceny, theft, or drugs will disqualify recruits from this job. Training Recruits must complete theSmall Arms Repair Course at Fort Lee, Virginia, which lasts about 61 days. The initial phase of this course is trained alongside the Army. As part of the training, Marines participate in the physical fitness program while assigned to Bravo Company, Marine Detachment. This involves upper and lower body conditioning and cardiovascular endurance. As with most jobs in the Marines, small arms repairer/technicians must be U.S. citizens