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Subject:Re: Interview questions From:Marsha Kamish <MKamish -at- STEWART -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 13 Jan 1999 12:09:29 -0600
Gee, I thought Garrett was kidding.
Marsha G. Kamish, MA
Documentation Specialist
Landata Systems, Inc.
Houston, Texas
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[Diane wrote:
> In response to Garret Romaine's remark that he hires only those he
> networks
> with, it would delight me to see that thread flamed so thoroughly that
> people think twice about the whole situation. Do we want to see formation
> of an old-boys network impossible for newcomers and solitary talents to
> break into, or do we want to see an equitable, worth-is-measured and
> quality-is-rewarded system of hiring? Sheesh!
>
> >>>>I like to network so intensely that I already know who I want to hire
> before
> I have the opening approved. The interview then consists mostly of "How
> are
> the kids?" This involves going to a lot of extra meetings every month,
> having lunch with old friends and new acquaintences, and putting a little
> effort into staying in touch. But at least I don't have to ask a perfect
> stranger about their innermost fears and inadequacies.<<<<<<
>
>
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