Deb McClanahan
"Tips from the Recruiter"
Deb McClanahan, Principal of BroadBand HR Consulting, helps companies with Executive Search and HR Consulting. She has also developed a practice in Expert Testimony helping clients with challenging immigration and employment matters. Attorneys across the country rave about her success rate on these cases. For Executive Search, Deb services high tech, biotech and medical device companies as well as other businesses by finding and attracting extremely qualified people. Whether it is VP, Director, or individual contributor level, Deb specializes in hard to find talent.
Prior to starting BroadBand HR Consulting, Deb worked in-house at software and hardware companies in the Valley. Her experience also includes years in Manufacturing management and numerous HR roles at General Motors. She has also mentored in various incubator groups and supported non-profit career development and other organizations. Her degree from Georgia Tech has prepared her well to contribute in a variety of ways to both technical and business process challenges well beyond the traditional borders of HR. Deb currently serves as Secretary and Communications Director for the Women in Consulting Organization, having been active in the group for many years.
I would be super-rich if I had a dime for every time someone asked me that. The answer is not a short one, nor is there one answer - there are many reasons for this phenomenon. The short answer is "Bad Manners" on the part of the recruiter, whether they are inside a company or have their own firm. Time was (back in the Dark Ages) that every company would acknowledge every resume or application received. Those days are gone - mostly because no one has a receptionist left to type out those little cards (or even send a quick form email).
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Login to Comment Comments:01/20/2011
Headhunters are pretty independent and generally not known for great follow up or customer service. After I send in my resume I try and make a habit of calling the headhunter a couple of days after submitting the resume to confirm they have received it and then about 50% of the time I can make a live connection with the headhunter. Then you can give your one minute speech and begin some discussions about your skill sets and the position requirements. Try not to get discouraged as there are some recruiters that will return your call. Rex |
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