Blog Post: Recruiter’s Notebook: Nicole Marlette

Name: Nicole Marlette
Job Title/Employer: Human Resources Manager, American Barcode and RFID, Inc.
Year of Graduation: 2006
Degree/Major: B.S./Business Management

What kind of recruiting do you do for your company?
Any and every open position, from management to reception. When you work for a small firm each position is unique and the responsibilities and skill requirements tend to be more dynamic than in a larger organization. This makes the recruiting more challenging, but also more FUN.

Who is your company’s ideal recruiting candidate?
A very technically savvy individual, with an above-average ability to think conceptually. We also want candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit, and the flexibility to work in a small organization, who are independent, resourceful, results-oriented, resilient, optimistic, and fun.

What strengths do Arizona State University graduates bring to the hiring table as job candidates?
They frequently possess good business acumen, communication and team skills, as well as local market knowledge.

What can current students or alumni do to improve their chances of finding work with (or though) your company?
They need to gain experience or knowledge in our areas of business, which are Automatic Identification and Data Collection (AIDC), Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), hardware and software integration, workforce automation/mobility, and solutions selling.

Any other job-hunting secrets you’d like to share?
Interviewing is a skill that must be practiced. And don’t forget the basics, such as (the importance of) professional correspondence and attire! Also, never underestimate the power of your network connections – small opportunities can lead to much bigger ones.