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Shannon Smedstad
Shannon Smedstad spends her days as the employment brand and social media manager for a major U.S. auto insurer and has more than 12 years of HR experience. You can connect with her on Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter.
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Recruit the Best Candidates by Nurturing Your Talent Pipeline
By Shannon Smedstad | 1 Comment | February 18, 2014
Nurture well a pipeline of potential candidates, and you’ll have a solid relationship to build on when they’re ready to make a move. Read »
There’s No Crying in Recruiting: 5 Tips to Handle Rejection
By Shannon Smedstad | 5 Comments | April 2, 2013
Recruiting is a tough game! Here’s how to overcome the scary possibility of rejection to succeed in the industry. Read »
6 Key Characteristics of a Kick-A** Recruiter
By Shannon Smedstad | No Comments | February 26, 2013
If you really want to succeed in the recruiting industry, these skills are a must-have. Read »
Map Out a Strategy to Make the Most of Your Next Career Fair
By Shannon Smedstad | 8 Comments | September 17, 2012
Career fairs can be intimidating, but they’re also a great way to get some face time with hiring managers—so long as you prepare well. Read »
Is Your Tattoo Ink Killing Your Job Search?
By Shannon Smedstad | 40 Comments | June 22, 2012
A tattooed professional with a background in HR and recruiting tells it like it is. Read »
Prevent Your Parents From Playing a Shocking & Embarrassing Role in Your Job Search
By Shannon Smedstad | 11 Comments | March 8, 2012
There are some ways your parents could help your job search — and some ways they shouldn’t. Read »