Carol Sosalla

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Carol Sosalla's Bio:

Carol Sosalla's Experience:

• CEO | Resume Writer & Designer | LinkedIn Branding | Employment Expert | Career Strategist at Hit Interview, Inc.

  October 2011 - Present

  As a recruiter, I spent years developing repeatable methods ensuring, even in fierce competition, that my candidates were the ones picked. Winning by accident is for amateurs- to be the best I had to understand what it takes to get "Hired by Design". Hit Interview is the culmination of my work as a headhunter and employment expert. I pull the very best out of my clients every day. With guidance and preparation, I help people achieve their career goals in a bold and exciting way. * Perform consultations to align our products and services in a way that quickly improves client capabilities while directly supporting their career objectives * Lead clients through an interview and survey process designed to draw out any information necessary to build a standout LinkedIn profile, resume or CV * Develop keyword driven, tier one LinkedIn profiles for candidates that maximize exposure to recruiters and hiring managers * Incorporate proprietary resume features, formatting and keywords that effectively deliver results whether used in-person, online or in an ATS database search * Generate documents that showcase client skill-sets in a clear, concise and effective manner while remaining true to who they are professionally and personally * Conduct training sessions that support clients in the full utilization of LinkedIn for their immediate job search and to build a networking resource that will deliver benefits well into the future * Devise innovative, "outside the box" solutions to take a career search beyond what a client originally believed possible * Provide additional correspondence for clients including: Networking Letters, Thank You Notes, Follow Up Messages and Cover Letters * Verify and check references for clients before they're submitted to an open position- as a recruiter I determined approximately one in four "safe" references were in fact negative or even hostile * Provide ongoing career guidance and coaching to clients through all stages of their career

• Regional Recruiting Director at e-commerce Network Resource Group

  1999 - 2000

  At eNRG, I developed the regional structure of the firm and managed the recruiting staff for the Midwestern US Region. As Regional Recruiting Director, I constantly exceeded regional goals and kept pushing my limits. I learned that everything can be improved, refined and systemized out of the "fireman mentality" that seemed rampant in recruiting. As I refined my skills, I started thinking about creating a company rather than just playing a part in one. * Developed the recruiting strategy to align with the overall business strategy * Recruited, trained and supervised the regional staff * Performed salary negotiations and performance reviews * Exceeded recruiting goals by over 220% Select Clients Included: Oracle, Boeing, Best Buy, Hewlett-Packard, BI Worldwide, Carlson Companies, CH Robinson, Supervalu and United Health Group

• Recruiting Director at TSS Corporation

  1998 - 1999

  Originally an IT Tandem shop, I was brought into TSS to expand the company into other technologies. As Recruiting Director, I acted as the primary for recruiting and admin hiring and led a full life-cycle recruiting team. This was a period of rapid professional growth for me, I pushed my limits daily and realized how far I could go in this field. * Expanded and developed new clients outside of the tandem field for TSS * Supervised and trained recruiters and the administrative staff * Conducted internal training and mentoring on AIRS Recruiting Practices * Consistently surpassed goals for contract recruiting by 175% Select Clients Included: IBM, AT&T, US Bank, Fingerhut, Aveda, Travelers Express, Jostens and Dayton Hudson Corp. (Macy's)

• Account Executive | Recruiter | Executive Assistant at Tech-Pro

  1995 - 1998

  Tech-Pro was my introduction to the recruiting industry. When I was hired as an executive assistant in 1995, I had no idea that great things were about to happen. There was less than a dozen of us at the time and Tech-Pro officed out of a converted hotel. Because we were so small, I had exposure to both the recruiting and sales departments. As Tech-Pro exploded on the scene, I moved up to the position of recruiter and was responsible for our contract IT candidates. I learned the right way to develop candidates and built a solid database of current and past connections. After a successful run where I placed a number of active candidates by cold calling local companies, I again transitioned, this time into an Account Executive role. As Account Executive, I placed candidates with new accounts and maintained existing clients with our candidates on contract. By the time I left Tech-Pro in 1998, we had six office locations, our own building with a staff of over 40 and 300 employees on contract. Account Executive and Recruiter: * Developed new client relationships via Cold Calling, In-Person Meetings and Presentations * Reworked and Re-designed candidate resumes and conducted interviews * Coordinated Minneapolis/St. Paul headquarters with Tech-Pro branch offices in Phoenix, Denver, Indianapolis, Las Vegas and India on client accounts and candidate sourcing * Responded to RFP's Executive Assistant: * Created and managed online job postings and descriptions * Maintained Tech-Pro's proprietary CRM database * Scheduled all travel arrangements and global meetings for employees and sponsored overseas contractors * Monitored corporate credit accounts to validate all expenses made Select Clients Included: 3M, American Express, Northwest Airlines, Eli Lilly, Honeywell, Pillsbury, Minnesota State Government Agencies, West Publishing, Deluxe Checks, PRC, Corporate Express, Imation, Target Corporation and Medtronic

• CEO | Recruiter & Headhunter | Search Specialist | Account Executive | Employment Expert at CM Consulting Group

  November 2000

  Drawing from years of recruiting industry experience, CM was developed around a simple idea. We deliver the best candidates to industry in a hands-on, person-to-person way. In the process, lasting relationships are built and people end up better in the exchange. * Provide permanent and contract candidate placement services to a full spectrum of clients, from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies * Connect with candidates via LinkedIn, social media, online searches, database searches and online job boards * Interview candidates to determine if they are a true fit for a client, pinpoint deception and identify shortcomings that may derail the placement process * Work with candidates in order to align placement efforts with their career goals and improve their performance against competing candidates * Design and develop high performance resumes that deliver when submitted to an open position * Coach candidates to prep for interviews and negotiations to see them through to a successful hire * Conduct mock interviews with candidates to quickly build quality responses, a positive attitude and confidence * Build and develop new client relationships for placement services through networking, social media and cold calling * Communicate via email, phone and Skype with clients and candidates throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia Candidate Job capacities include: C-Level (CEO, COO, CFO), Middle Management, Supervisor, IT, Sales, Marketing, Admin, HR, Recruiting, Training, Accounting & Finance, Military, Teachers, Recent Graduates Client industries include: Information Technology, Telecommunications, Engineering, Software, Semiconductors, IT Security, Banking, Investments, Venture Capital, Real Estate, Education, Legal Services, Tourism, Insurance, Manufacturing, Utilities, Oil & Gas, Clean/Renewable Energy, Aviation & Defense, Food & Beverage, Gaming, Entertainment, Apparel & Fashion, Medical, Pharmaceuticals, Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations and Online Media

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