Introducing our new blog series – Interview Don’ts
I would like to formally (or informally) introduce smartdept’s new blog series — cleverly entitled, Interview Don’ts. This eight-part series was created to help give potential candidates an edge by making light of a few “don’ts” ...
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A Career, Transitioned
I graduated from Indiana University with a degree in television production. But even though my background exposed me to the creative process, I would never have claimed to be an expert on the subject — ...
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Understanding the Affordable Care Act (ACA)
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is here to stay. The ACA (formally named Obama Care), which was signed into law back in 2010, has finally taken shape and all employers will comply in 2016. The ...
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Happy Holidays, It’s Nice to Meet You (and Other Fun Traditions)!
The holidays have returned once again. And, just as in years past, I made the most of my opportunity to fill our environment with holiday cheer. The tree is back, the lights are up and ...
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Cupcakes Change Lives
I’ve always been a firm believer that cupcakes change lives. This sentiment became a reality as smartdept. inc. partnered with Food Lifeline for Food Frenzy, Food Lifeline’s summer fundraiser. Last year for the fundraiser, our ...
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Welcome to the 5-Year Club, Meghann
“Meghann Francis Kern” is what we affectionately call her (to her face). But you might know her as the Branch Manager of the smartdept. inc. Seattle office! Now, we can include “5-Year Jersey Club member” ...
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Smarties participate in Food Frenzy and look at one of the Food Lifeline programs it helps support
Our ongoing partnership with Food Lifeline has been very rewarding to our team. We continue to be inspired by the staff and volunteers at Food Lifeline that work day in and out to find new ...
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Getting Ready for Our July Fundraiser to Support Food Lifeline
1,290 lbs has little meaning when placed all on its own, but when talked about in regards to keeping children from being hungry after school, and its correlation to providing 1,075 meals for the hungry ...
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Chicago smarties Celebrate the Blackhawks’ Stanley Cup Win with 2 Million of Our Closest Friends
Last Thursday, the Chicago smarties invited our families to stop by the office in prep to hit the street and celebrate the Blackhawks' Stanley Cup win. Back in 2013 and 2010, we were able to watch ...
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Interviewing Tips from smartdept. inc. Recruiters
From the collaborative desk of the Chicago and Seattle smarties Almost anyone who is actively looking for a job, whether you're a recent grad or have years of experience under your belt, know the basic "to ...
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COLIN WODARSKI
ENTERPRISE BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER CHICAGO, SEATTLE, GRAND RAPIDS Email Colin > Colin is a graduate of Northern Illinois University, GO HUSKIES! He took the traditional route to recruiting by teaching PE after graduation. Soon after, ...
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HANNAH MORGAN
CREATIVE CONSULTANT GRAND RAPIDS, MI Email Hannah > A Michigan lifer, Ms. Morgan is chock full of pride for her home town of Grand Rapids. Hannah is a graduate of Grand Valley State (100 points ...
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The “Paint Your Neighbor” Challenge
From the desk of smartdept. inc. Principal: Eric Pairitz Last week the smarties took on the Paint Your Neighbor challenge. Using 5 colors, 1 brush, a canvas and 30 minutes, each one of us turned our ...
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The 5 Year Club has a new member!
From the desk of smartdept. inc. Principal: Eric Pairitz The “5 Year Jersey” (Club) started with smartdept. Vice President Matt Crook. Many of our longtime friends and associates will remember a picture of Matt sitting ...
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Life at smartdept. inc. Through One Recruiter’s Eyes
From the desk of Chicago recruiter: Leah Bye Lately we’ve been discussing in our Chicago and Seattle offices the way the workforce is changing, both for employers and employees/job seekers (case in point, Beth’s last blog ...
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DANIELLE SPIGNESI
CREATIVE CONSULTANT SEATTLE, WA Email Danielle > Danielle arrives at smartdept. inc. Seattle via television, film and, new media. This former San Diego Stater (yes “stater” is a word) fell in love with recruiting because ...
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YIRA MARTINEZ
CREATIVE CONSULTANT SEATTLE, WA Email Yira > Yira is an experienced staffing professional who thrives on making the perfect match between candidate and client. A friend to the animal world, she will stop at nothing ...
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A Little Friendly Inter-office Competition
From the desk of smartdept. inc. Principal: Eric Pairitz We have greatness among us. Our very own Amy Amato has now scored inter-office victories in 2 straight Oscar pools, our SD Fantasy Football league and ...
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Corporate Culture Helps Determine Fit
From the desk of Seattle recruiter: Beth Miller Corporate Culture. It’s the newest catchphrase for employers and job seekers alike. As the job market evens out, candidates are more concerned with work/life balance than finding ...
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smartdept. inc. Chicago Kicks Off Their 2015 Volunteering with a Day at Lakeview Pantry
Inspired by the Seattle team and their involvement with Food Lifeline, one of the Chicago team’s goals for 2015 was to get more involved with the community and volunteer our time to a local charitable ...
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Inspiration In the Open Air
Ethan Jack Harrington is a plein air painter who lives in Seattle, Washington. Plein air is a French term meaning "in the open air" and is used to describe the act of painting outdoors (I ...
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