Role and Company

Managing Director, Aligned Search

Expertise

18 years experience in human resources

Location

Chicago, IL

About Karen

I have 18 years of experience in recruiting, mostly as a third party recruiter and some as an internal corporate recruiter. I started out in the engineering field, then went into the market research and sales industry, on to accounting and finance, and for the last 8+ years I've been in the information technology field. I have experience working closely with both candidates and hiring authorities at all levels, in multiple industries and size companies. I enjoy helping both sides and thrive on making connections and a great match.

On a personal note, I love animals, good wine and beer, traveling, reading, good shows, outdoor activities, and spending time with family and friends.

Karen's Recent Answers

4 years ago

If I'm looking at getting into corporate security (CSO or executive management) how necessary are certifications like ASIS Certified Protection Professional, or similar certifications?

My clients hiring security professionals either look for or prefer people with certifications such as CISSP or CISM, so I...

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4 years ago

If I'm looking at getting into corporate security (CSO or executive management) how necessary are certifications like ASIS Certified Protection Professional, or similar certifications?

My clients hiring security professionals either look for or prefer people with certifications such as CISSP or CISM, so I...

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4 years ago

Letters of Recommendation?

It certainly never hurts to ask for recommendations. I would go back at the most 7-8 years. A lot of...

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4 years ago

Project Management Resume

It's a great question as some software technology uses keywords to sort through resumes, but in agreement to Jo just...

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4 years ago

How detailed and specific should a cover letter be?

Hi Dean, It should, but I agree it should also be more personal and geared toward the specific company. Keep...

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