tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post114065418672216313..comments2023-10-24T10:46:23.233-05:00Comments on Romantic Ramblings: HR StuffDuke_of_Earlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08358279187766938462noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post-1140897432819948422006-02-25T13:57:00.000-06:002006-02-25T13:57:00.000-06:00It's been absolutely crazy here, but this morning ...It's been absolutely crazy here, but this morning I was able to get our for a nice five-mile run (in 13 degree weather!) for the first time in a week and as my mind began clearing baggage from its surface and getting to that which really matters, I got to wondering how your search was going.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the update, and good luck. My hunch is that someone out there read your submission and wants to reread it for pleasure it's so darn good, hence the delay.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post-1140729248408513712006-02-23T15:14:00.000-06:002006-02-23T15:14:00.000-06:00I think you should start daily affirmations - if i...I think you should start daily affirmations - if it worked for John Keogh then it will work for you. And don't forget the visualisations - the one where you are receiving your first H-U-G-E cheque and the one where you see yourself signing all those books. *wink*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post-1140727009954424692006-02-23T14:36:00.000-06:002006-02-23T14:36:00.000-06:00Mr. kenju doesn't get called anymore, since we hav...Mr. kenju doesn't get called anymore, since we have both attained retirement age. But back when he was in his prime, he used to get 1-3 calls per month. <BR/><BR/>My daughter the lawyer, gets them frequently; feelers from other law firms who have heard of her. Last one she got, she knew the firm it was from, so she blew the mind of the head-hunter by telling him who it was. One of their other employees had called, telling her she was going to get an offer...LOLkenjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07342414519714356343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post-1140711828361726412006-02-23T10:23:00.000-06:002006-02-23T10:23:00.000-06:00robotjam: So, as they say, money talks, and B.S. ...robotjam: So, as they say, money talks, and B.S. walks, eh? Good move on your part!<BR/><BR/>Candace: Thanks for the good wishes. I'm enclosing the synopsis with the query in every case. I figure it can't hurt, and it's just an extra 24 cents per envelope postage. And I don't really have a "waiting period" yet, as I'm sending out the queries slowly -- about 8-10 per week. Plus the day job is keeping me plenty occupied right now.<BR/><BR/>JohnDuke_of_Earlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08358279187766938462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post-1140710354856990842006-02-23T09:59:00.000-06:002006-02-23T09:59:00.000-06:00I'm keeping my fingers crossed for ya, John. Have...I'm keeping my fingers crossed for ya, John. <BR/><BR/>Have you received many requests yet for the synopsis?<BR/><BR/>And, do I remember correctly that you are working on the sequel? They say that's the best way to get through this waiting period -- start on a new one.Candacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488301409338243686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post-1140707084456014472006-02-23T09:04:00.000-06:002006-02-23T09:04:00.000-06:00Duke,Even after that one they still were finding m...Duke,<BR/><BR/>Even after that one they still were finding me jobs that I had no experience in. They even found my mobile number and rang me up. They asked me what sort of salary I was after so I just said a million would do it.<BR/><BR/>Since then nothing :)<BR/><BR/>RJ.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post-1140705089684641772006-02-23T08:31:00.000-06:002006-02-23T08:31:00.000-06:00robotjam,Love the CV. Did it work? Even in the U...robotjam,<BR/><BR/>Love the CV. Did it work? Even in the UK you guys are hounded by these agencies, huh? <BR/><BR/>Great site and good work, btw.<BR/><BR/>JohnDuke_of_Earlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08358279187766938462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post-1140703317949558052006-02-23T08:01:00.000-06:002006-02-23T08:01:00.000-06:00Agencies I hate them. Just send them one of these ...Agencies I hate them. Just send them one of <A HREF="http://www.robotjam.com/roboblog/2005/07/agency_scum_part_3.html" REL="nofollow">these</A> and they leave you alone (eventually) although even with this Cv they found me a suitable job in Northampton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post-1140662461528985712006-02-22T20:41:00.000-06:002006-02-22T20:41:00.000-06:0016 out by email, John . . . plus now x out by mail...16 out by email, John . . . plus now x out by mail -- remember Miss Snark said go for 100 :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post-1140658421197185852006-02-22T19:33:00.000-06:002006-02-22T19:33:00.000-06:00I had a VERY well-known agent. After 8 months, we ...I had a VERY well-known agent. After 8 months, we parted ways because his work load was too much. He apologized for taking me on as a new client, but that doesn't make it any less frustrating. Now I'm on the query-go-round again, but this time, it's easier. I've got 5 requested partials in the mail, and one came in tonight via email recommending me to yet another agent, which is very good.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for adding me to the blogroll. I'll do the same as soon as I have a minute. That darn template drives me insane.Faith Bicknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08978240749619858463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10628759.post-1140657773169755522006-02-22T19:22:00.000-06:002006-02-22T19:22:00.000-06:00I'm an unemployed tech support/client services mon...I'm an unemployed tech support/client services monkey, and had a head hunter call in December. She had to have been right out of head hunter school because there was NO savvy. During our meeting, she came right out and said she was out of her depths because she only knows how to place sales people. Then, via email, she tells me she submitted 6 candidates to the client but I was the only one who didn't have an extensive background in the software they wanted. I wanted to write back and say "Gee, thanks!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com