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"3, 2, 1, iRelaunch" Nuts and Bolts of the Recruiting Process Mini Series

Brought to you by the 3, 2, 1 iRelaunch Podcast!

This mini series is hosted by Cheryl McGee Wallace, iRelaunch Special Advisor and Guest Podcast Host.

Most of the advice is not limited to relaunching, but will apply across your entire career.

Framing a "Crisp" Message - with Miranda Kalinowski, Global Head of Recruiting at Facebook

Episode 160

Concluding our series on the nuts and bolts of the recruiting process, Guest Podcast Host, Cheryl McGee Wallace speaks with Miranda Kalinowski, Global Head of Recruiting at Facebook to discuss their reentry program. With more than 30 years of recruiting experience, Miranda shares practical advice for relaunchers on the importance of a “crisp” message, mapping skills to requirements throughout the recruiting process.
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The Benefits of Coaching with Sara Dickison Taylor

Episode 111

Coaching is one of the many tools relaunchers have at their disposal. Yet it's often overlooked. In this edition of 3, 2, 1 iRelaunch, Special Advisor and Guest Podcast Host Cheryl McGee Wallace discusses the benefits of coaching with coach, Sara Dickison Taylor. Sara explains what a coach does (and does not do), what you can expect during a coaching session, and why coaching is worth the cost. For more information on the work that Sara and the entire iRelaunch coaching team does, visit our "Personal Relaunch and Career Coaching" page.
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A Seasoned Recruiter’s Perspective on Relaunching: A conversation with Donnie Watson - Part 1

Episode 108

In this special 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch series on the nuts and bolts of the recruiting process, we speak with recruiters from firms with and without back-to-work programs to provide you with the broadest perspective possible. iRelaunch Special Advisor and Guest Podcast Host Cheryl McGee Wallace talks with Donnie Watson, Talent Acquisition Manager at ZoomInfo/DiscoveryOrg. Donnie stresses the need for relaunchers to be pro-active and appropriately assertive in their dealings with recruiters. In part 1, we discuss how to address your break, determining level and fit, and position descriptions.
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A Seasoned Recruiter’s Perspective on Relaunching: A conversation with Donnie Watson - Part 2

Episode 109

In this special 3, 2, 1, iRelaunch series on the nuts and bolts of the recruiting process, we speak with recruiters from firms with and without back-to-work programs to provide you with the broadest perspective possible. iRelaunch Special Advisor and Guest Podcast Host Cheryl McGee Wallace talks with Donnie Watson, Talent Acquisition Manager at ZoomInfo/DiscoveryOrg. Donnie stresses the need for relaunchers to be pro-active and appropriately assertive in their dealings with recruiters. In part 2, we discuss relauncher questions on negotiations and post-interview silence.
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First things first: Developing your resume with Kendell Brown

Episode 107

A well-crafted resume is an applicant's calling card. Whether applying for a job or seeking an informational interview, it's a critical first impression, often judged at a glance. In this special edition of 3, 2, 1 iRelaunch, Guest Host, Cheryl McGee Wallace talks to career coach Kendell Brown of Ascension Careers about resumes, including drafting accomplishments vs. responsibilities, reflecting keywords, addressing career gaps and leveraging social media. For more information on the work that Kendell does please visit https://www.ascension-careers.com
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Recruiting for the JNJ Re-Ignite #ReturnToWorkProgram with Elizabeth Markus

Episode 105

As part of our series on the nuts and bolts of recruiting, guest podcast host Cheryl McGee Wallace speaks with Elizabeth Markus, Director of the Johnson & Johnson Re-Ignite Return to Work Program, a 16-week, paid program for returning professionals. Elizabeth determines the fit, interview questions and eligibility requirements for the Re-ignite program. She also graciously shares useful insights about how she leveraged seemingly disparate transferable skills to chart her professional course. https://www.careers.jnj.com/re-ignite
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