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Laurie Gunning, CMP

Executive Recruiter

St. Louis, MO Office

Specialty: Management Consulting & Corporate Roles in Healthcare, Financial Services & Emerging Technology Laurie Gunning is known for her high energy, intuitive and “we can do this” approach. She looks closely at the unique needs and offerings of both the clients and candidates, and really takes extra steps, to bring the optimal “value propositions” together. She understands the demands of today’s hiring process, and works to create a streamlined, effective process…involving insightful questions and “read between the lines ”listening, thorough candidate presentations, and excellent follow-up.

Her specialties are in a Management Consulting (Healthcare/Life Sciences, Financial Services, Emerging Technologies) and corporate Managerial roles in industries where technology is a mission critical differentiator. Her clients rely on her extensive sourcing techniques and sense of urgency to fill the “difficult to fill” roles. An even greater specialty is her “digging in” to understand the unique culture of an organization and making that a critical component when finding the optimal talent solutions. She has very strong partnerships with Recruiting experts nationwide for both PERMANENT and CONTRACTUAL needs and can offer this full service solution for clients looking for top experts, yet a streamlined, cost/time effective process, with one point of contact.

In addition to her Recruiting efforts, she is the VP, Strategic Partners serving on the Executive Board of the National Human Resources Asso. Her extensive network, along with her experience as a Career Consultant /Coach, have provided her with “hands on” experience with multiple roles and industries (from non-profit, to large corporate, to high-tech). This gives her a unique advantage as she works to find the best “fit” for a company, hiring manager and candidate. Laurie has also travelled the globe with her work. She has been to over 55 countries (all continents, except Antarctica—that was the next stop) and all 50 states!

Laurie is committed to exceptional results and will give you 110%! She is available to you 24/7.

"Laurie is a rare find. Over the course of my career working as a Sr. HR professional, I encountered several firms and individuals that offer recruitment services, and Laurie, by far has been in the top tier of service providers in the industry. She takes the necessary steps to ensure that she understands her clients' needs before recommending candidates." - Director, HR – Global Services Organization

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10 Things Recruiters Do that Jobseekers Hate

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:24:05 +0000

Many people think that during the recruitment process, it’s the companies recruiting that have the easy ride – they advertise their job vacancy and just sit back waiting for the applications to come rolling in. It’s easily presumed that the hardest part for employers is dealing with those who apply that don’t quite meet the
[continue reading...]

Using LunchMeet to Advance Your Career

Tue, 22 May 2012 12:16:56 +0000

LunchMeet is a free app for current and aspiring professionals seeking to build their networks of contacts in their specific industries. As its name suggests, the tool facilitates face-to-face gathering between people to discuss opportunities and events relevant to their career fields. Business students attending school at colleges such as South University in Savannah can also
[continue reading...]

Why The Workplace Office Is Becoming Arbitrary

Tue, 10 Apr 2012 19:55:08 +0000

The 21st century may have a new victim and it is the traditional workplace office. While the transition will be slow and gradual, we are seeing the opening years of the final decades of the business office. New advances in technology are making it unnecessary and actually illogical in some cases to house employees under
[continue reading...]

Staying Motivated at a Dead-End Job

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 19:19:01 +0000

Unfortunately, many employees across the United States see the writing on the wall when it comes to their opportunities for advancement within the company they work for. Older workers are increasingly putting off retirement due to tough economic times, corporations are cutting positions to save money, and options to go elsewhere are extremely limited due
[continue reading...]

Top 5 Employment Trends for 2012

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:02:07 +0000

The new year is rapidly approaching and for many, the new year signifies a new beginning. The job market hasn’t been the kindest in recent years, and numerous individuals have been left dealing with unemployment lines or low-wage positions in spite of having advanced skills and education. However, if you are in the market for
[continue reading...]

A Non Fat, No Foam Jobs Plan

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:00:43 +0000

The president has been campaigning all over the country for his jobs bill. However, at least one business leader can’t wait for Congress to do something about the jobs situation. Starbucks, the coffee giant, is doing something about it now. Howard Schultz, the CEO of Starbucks, has been very vocal as of late about the
[continue reading...]

How the New Economy has Changed the Job Market

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:01:05 +0000

Everyone knows that the economy has flatlined most of the job market. However, very few people have actually considered how the economy has changed the face of the job market forever. If the economy were to magically do a 180 by tomorrow, the job market would still remain in the shambles that it is in.
[continue reading...]

Bad Career Websites (And Why They’re Great)

Tue, 31 May 2011 15:54:11 +0000

We’ve all had a bad experience on a company’s career website. We’ve all seen them and suffered their faults. They seem to do everything they can to get you to give up the process and look elsewhere. This is a problem–for the companies that have them, because they turn potential candidates off. But for the
[continue reading...]

6 Ways To Become the Top Dog Before Your Interview

Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:09:04 +0000

Did you realize that nearly all hiring managers pre-rank candidates before they’ve interviewed even one? If you’re the top candidate before interviews, then it’s basically your job to lose. So how can you position yourself as the top candidate?re It takes a lot of planning, and takes into account all 4 audiences of your resume.
[continue reading...]

Some Essential Interview Questions For Job Hunters

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 14:52:23 +0000

A conversation for a job interview is an important phase which is faced by every job seeker. You cannot refute that when you are facing the interview, you can come across some nerve-breaking questions. The questions which are popped before you can decide your job possibilities. So, you must rehearse yourself before you face this
[continue reading...]

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