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Subject:Re: Interview questions (not a flame) From:"Porrello, Leonard" <lcporrel -at- ESSVOTE -dot- COM> Date:Wed, 13 Jan 1999 16:32:00 -0600
The determination of whether Garret's is a "old-boys" network would come from whom he excludes and why. It sounds like he is willing to meet just about anyone who is interested in buying him lunch. ;-)
Leonard Porrello
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From: sbrowne
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 4:12 PM
To: TECHWR-L; LCPORREL
Subject: Re: Interview questions (not a flame)
I fail to see this as an "old-boys network" in any way.
Scott
Diane Gutierrez wrote:
Do we want to see formation of an
> old-boys network impossible for newcomers and solitary talents to break into,
> or do we want to see an equitable, worth-is-measured and quality-is-rewarded
> system of hiring? Sheesh!
> Garret Romaine wrote:
>>>>I like to network so intensely that I already know who I want to hire
before
I have the opening approved. The interview then consists mostly of "How are
the kids?" This involves going to a lot of extra meetings every month,
having lunch with old friends and new acquaintences, and putting a little
effort into staying in touch. But at least I don't have to ask a perfect
stranger about their innermost fears and inadequacies.<<<<<<
