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The 20 Best Pieces of Advice Recruiters Have Received Talent acquisition leaders share the best words of wisdom they’ve ever received from family, friends and colleagues.

“Manage candidate expectations. Don't say something you don’t mean and if you make a promise, follow through.” Kelly Ann Kuntz

Sourcing Recruiter The Bergaila Companies

“Humanize the process.”

Jer Langhans Talent Director

WhitePages.com

“Work smart and don't ever compromise your ethics!” Owen Williams

Director of Talent Acquisition Belk

“Everybody in sales is a 'people-person’. In my first interview out of college, an interviewer told me this after I said one of my strengths was that I was a ‘people-person’. Learned more from that than any other interview feedback since.”

Jonathan Garner Corporate Recruiting Manager Cloud Sherpas

“Be a leader, not just a supervisor.”

Andy Kim Talent Acquisition Partner Trace3

“Some jobs just don't need to be done. Move to

something more productive and do not look back!”

Ken Dean Talent Scout – Recruiter Varian Medical Systems

“Be honest with everyone, no matter how much the truth may hurt.” Dr. Nicholas Thomas

Assistant Professor Iowa State University

“Be quiet and listen. Don't offer more information than what is needed.”

Cassandra Stewart-Wagner, SPHR Recruiter Healthcare Management Solutions, LLC

“You can't always control what happens, you can control how you react to it.” – Mom

Chevalier Francis Technical Recruiter and Business Development Business Control Systems

“Don't jump to conclusions; review all sides before making impactful decisions.”

Patsy Raveneau Senior Consultant, Employee Relations DNV GL

“Plan ahead in case you need to prepare for the worst.”

Samantha Maldonado-Quiles Talent Acquisition Recruiter Foot Locker, Inc.

“Do you research, discover pain points, have a solution. Then start at the top when making that call to potential clients.”

Paul Alfred Social Media Recruiting Consultant PointClickCare

“Be honest and forthright with people. Hiding the truth doesn't help anybody, especially not yourself! Sugar coating a bad message or over stating an accomplishment doesn't help anybody not even the messenger.”

Fabien Desmangles Recruiter Dassault Systemes

“My father left me with many valuable pieces of advice, but the one that sticks out the most is a joke: ‘What did the snail say while riding on the back of a turtle? Whheee!!’ It's all about perspective! Keep yourself grounded and take the time to try to understand the perspectives of others.

Dana DiStefano, SPHR Manager, Talent Acquisition Independence Blue Cross

“Consistency is key to success.”

Sabrina Crouch Talent Acquisition Specialist TransUnion

“Best advice: Your product is human beings. Act accordingly. Be honest, be nice!”

Brad Simpson Resources Development Manager Modis

“Eat your vegetables.”

Dan Peters Sr. Staffing Specialist

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“You don’t learn anything when you're talking.”

Kristin Krause Recruitment Specialist GE Canada

“Follow your gut… if it doesn't feel right, then it probably isn't right!” Amy Fischer Talent Acquisition Associate The Andersons, Inc.

“Never get comfortable!”

LaTonya Sanders, PHR SE Regional Sr. Recruiter

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