Kristen Fife's profile answers

People in general. I have to be, as a recruiter. I tend to try and find the good in people, and help them to realize their potential in whatever arena they are striving.

Probably buy a home. I *wouldn't* quit my job, because I love what I do. I'd give some money to charity, pay off my debts, invest a good portion, and just breathe a sigh of relief.

There are two that come to mind. One was right after I graduated from High School. I babysat for a family, and they have become *my* second family. On a more professional note, working at the local Kinko's in college was probably one of the best jobs I had. It wasn't just a summer job, but the summers I did work were awesome....

Don't think you are too good to start at the bottom. Don't expect to walk into your dream job, and realize that what you are doing right after college is very likely *not* what you will be doing in ten years, unless you have gone on to graduate school for a specific field (such as medicine.) Be flexible, and be open to relocation....

Let me rephrase the question...*I* ask candidates "How do you define a smart person"?

Vancouver, BC. I love the Pacific Northwest (including Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, Victoria especially), because I love the city and would adore living in Canada.

Easy to get along with, resourceful, and willing to help out. I'm lucky to work in a very collabortive environment where each of us plays on the other's strengths.

As cliche as it sounds, my Mom. She has switched careers three times, the second time going from nursing to Nurse Recruiting. At age 53, she went back to school and got her Master's in Social Work to work with HIV/AIDS patients. I also admire a good friend of mine from college that has a degree in Music Theory and Composition and is now a full-time musician. He teaches at the local Community College, owns his own recording label, and is pursuing his artistic dream....

I started as an Admistrative Assistant to a recruiting group, made contacts, and went from there.

My VERY first job was as a library page putting books away in the children's section of the local library. In college I loved working at the local Kinko's.