Working with Recruiters: A Panel Discussion at Career Prospectors

Join us for a panel discussion featuring the the following recruiters:

# Laura Richmond, CDR, Senior Recruiter at Atlantic Union Bank

# April Smith, SHRM-CP, Recruiting Manager at Lansing Building Products

# Sasha Lewis, IT Recruiter at Core Consulting

# Chip VanSchaften, Managing Director at Vaco Richmond

# Recruiters will give an update on their organizations and job openings, then join in addressing some of the following issues:

Example questions plus questions from members:

1. What's the recruiting process at your organization?
2. How many jobs do your recruiters handle simultaneously?
3. What's the typical applicant volume per opening?
4. Do you consider LinkedIn profiles during applicant review?
5. Does networking impact interview chances?
   On Online Applications:
   a. How can applicants stand out online?
   b. Are cover letters still relevant to ATS screening?
   Applicant Follow-Up:
   a. When is it acceptable to follow up if no response?
6. Hiring manager vs. recruiter engagement preferences?
7. Is feedback solicitation post-rejection appropriate?

General Queries:
12. Advice for addressing employment gaps?
13. Hiring rate outlook compared to last year?
14. Toughest aspect of your job?
Wrap-Up:
Any Final advice for candidates.

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