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Sandy Hackenmueller

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Community Manager, ShesConnected.com

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March 14, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller asked a question

Have you ever had to fire someone? What was your first experience like?

Human Resources

March 14, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller asked a question

When working from home, how do you manage your day? Do you have a schedule you follow? Breaks?

Work Life Balance

March 14, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller and 2 other people answered this question

What are your favorite tools for managing your Facebook, Twitter and Linkedin accounts?

Thank you for the link. I use HooteSuite but I'm always interested in learning about new ways. more

General Management

Information Technology

March 14, 2011

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March 14, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller and 8 other people answered this question

Do you consider BaseCamp to be a project management tool?

I am involved in using BaseCamp with the small groups I work with, and I find it to be very effective! more

Information Technology

Project Management

March 14, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller and 1 other person answered this question

What are some grassroots ways to market your business at SXSW?

Personality...socializing...networking~ like Michael said, overt pitching is often annoying, even when event-goers expect it. Making yourself likable before the event will help, and that can be done through social media. more

March 14, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller and 7 other people answered this question

If you go into business with a friend what are some things you should do to protect yourself?

I suggest a middle man, a nonbiased "manager" of sorts. Document and sign everything!

March 14, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller and 23 other people answered this question

Do you look at who has viewed your profile on Linkedin?

Absolutely, but generally not more than once a month. What I find interesting is that I'll still see "employees" from a job I moved on from (and left in good standing) four years ago, viewing my profile. Regularly! It doesn't make sense to me, but ... more

March 14, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller and 9 other people answered this question

Does what college a candidate went to make a difference when sifting through candidates? Why?

As a recruiter for 10 years, the college of attendance makes a difference mostly for engineering positions. There are a lot of job seekers out there...with websites like Monster.com and Careerbuilder, you can actually search for candidates according to degree and school. Some corporations with ... more

Human Resources

Candidate Screening

March 14, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller and 16 other people answered this question

Attention busy professionals, What makes you want to spend valuable time on social sites like Focus?

Quick, easy to get in to and use, and a valuable resource of answers. Everyone needs a short break during the work day, why not a productive one? more

General Management

Social Media Sites

Jan. 7, 2011

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Jan. 7, 2011

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What your suggestions for improving communications and trust amongst your employees?

I've always been told that when you have an organization, it needs to work from the top down. If the head of the company isn't in tip top shape (good communication, honest, supportive, etc) then everything else falls apart from there. (Likewise, if there are ... more

General Management

Information Technology

Jan. 7, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller and 4 other people answered this question

How should we prepare our children for their careers?

Honesty, directness, and a strong work ethic in the home. Parents who make their children their "friends" instead of their children, do not do their kids a favor. Teaching children about authority and hierarchy are important, although not "fun." But we are adults the rest ... more

Human Resources

Career Development

Jan. 7, 2011

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How do you respond to a referral request from someone you don't want to recommend?

I've had coworkers ask me to be a reference on their resumes before, for someone I wouldn't recommend if my life depended on it. But I've agreed, and then I'm just very honest with the employer. When they call, I answer the questions as politely ... more

Human Resources

Jan. 7, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller and 6 other people answered this question

What are the most ridiculous things you have seen a job applicant(s) do?

As a recruiter, I once came across a resume where the applicant listed "reason for leaving" after every job. And each reason was a detailed explanation as to how someone was out to get him, or "wronged him", or didn't pay him... more

Human Resources

Career Development

Jan. 7, 2011

Sandy Hackenmueller and 2 other people answered this question

What do you do if your boss takes credit for your work?

I agree with Pawel. If you are in a company where the work can be claimed by the company and not the individual, then I would try to let it go. In this situation anyway, most people are aware that the VP isn't the person ... more

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