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Articles by Robin Gillman

As a senior HR consultant, Robin Gillman has worked with many successful clients, including IBM, Xerox, AT&T, Mary Kay, Levi Strauss, Equifax, and CSC. Seeing human resources as an increasingly important area, she has helped many businesses save millions and increase quality in their workforces. She began her career in performance management. Later, she focused on recruiting, working as a sourcing specialist, IT recruiter, recruiting manager, and senior HR consultant. She holds an Executive M.B.A. from TWU and a B.S. degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Management from Mercy College.

Fluffing Your Candidate

by Robin Gillman April 30th, 2008
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When I was 18, I stopped by a search firm on John Street in NYC.  I was greeted by a friendly, smiling recruiter.  She sat me down and we talked for a little bit before she told me about an opening at an actuarial firm.  I must have looked a little nervous, so she told [...]

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