Joanne Merritt, Cpc Email & Phone Number

The Jacobson Group is the leading provider of talent to the insurance industry. For nearly 50 years, Jacobson has been connecting organizations with insurance professionals at all levels across all industry verticals. We provide an array of services including executive search, professional recruiting, temporary staffing and subject matter experts..

Northbrook, Illinois

• A Microsoft joint venture, Wicresoft represents a first class international IT service provider and staffing firm.
• Manage the full lifecycle recruitment process.
• Focus on Subject Matter Experts in technical niches within Telecom, Higher Education and Utility industries; develop deep understanding of client needs, conducting nationwide searches for narrow skillsets.
• Utilize tools, both internal and external, to identify resources as well as candidates. Skilled at technical interviewing for specific skills and experiences.
• Develop proactive recruitment strategies for future business needs by leveraging networking, social media, and job boards, etc. to build candidate pipeline.
• Develop finesse in both active and passive recruiting techniques.

Greater Chicago Area

• Boutique staffing firm in Telecommunications industry.
• Recruited on roles such as but not limited to: Provisioners, Network Engineers, Circuit Designers, Ordering Specialists with Hosted PBX, Project and Program Managers.
• Refine closing skills to manage consultant and employee rates. Negotiate all phases of placements including moving, contract and logistical issues.
• Contribute to the knowledge base of team, sharing information about industries, roles, talent pools or profile types.
• Support onsite consulting team with contract negotiations, conflict resolution and client management.
• Work closely with Sales and Administration teams to maintain consultants onsite.