As you all probably know, a recruiter's day is spent making phone calls attempting to find someone who may be looking for work, looking to make a change in employment or for someone who may want to try a "travel" job. I have spent the last five weeks calling through the licensure list for Occupational Therapists in Arkansas to help an early intervention clinic find some help.
I just had to write a note to thank the entire state for their great attitude and welcoming demeanors over the phone. I have decided to hang on to my list of numbers to keep for one of those days when people hang up on me, or pick up to grumpily tell me they can't talk (so why did they answer the phone?) or yell at me for calling. I can just take a break and call someone in AR to lift my spirits a little!
I am on the "S's" on the licensure list and have not talked to even ONE person in Arkansas who wasn't totally helpful, pleasant and warm. Now, I can't say that about some states (whose names I won't mention), but on behalf of every recruiter out there, I want to say THANK YOU, ARKANSAS!!!!
