Alan Schlossberg: Vice President, Kelly, Scott & MadisonMSN: Please describe your current position. How long have you been in the position and with the company?
Schlossberg: I am the COO and Vice President of Kelly, Scott & Madison, and have been for 15 months. I have been with Kelly, Scott & Madison for 18 years.
MSN: How did you get this position?
Schlossberg: Appointed by the President with agreement of other Partners.
MSN: What interested you in this position?
Schlossberg: Involvement with all areas of company.
MSN: How did you get into media?
Schlossberg: Someone who lived in my parents' apartment complex played bridge with my first boss and told him I would be calling. It took me 9 weeks to get an interview which lasted all of 5 minutes and then another 9 weeks of persistence. Ultimately, I was willing to sacrifice…and started for $100/week filling supplies and popping broadcast orders.
MSN: How did you get hired by your current company?
Schlossberg: Knew former President (now Chairman) for 8 years during which period I kept in touch. Also, I had a unique skill set for which he was looking.
MSN: How did you get this position?
Schlossberg: Appointed by the President with agreement of other Partners.
MSN: What interested you in this position?
Schlossberg: Involvement with all areas of company.
MSN: How did you get into media?
Schlossberg: Someone who lived in my parents' apartment complex played bridge with my first boss and told him I would be calling. It took me 9 weeks to get an interview which lasted all of 5 minutes and then another 9 weeks of persistence. Ultimately, I was willing to sacrifice…and started for $100/week filling supplies and popping broadcast orders.
MSN: How did you get hired by your current company?
Schlossberg: Knew former President (now Chairman) for 8 years during which period I kept in touch. Also, I had a unique skill set for which he was looking.
MSN: What has been the most challenging for you in your career?
Schlossberg: Keeping up with the rapidly changing business environment, adapting to the new generation of employees’, and constantly growing myself.
MSN: What is your favorite part of your job?
Schlossberg: Connecting with people…mentoring…helping people find a job.
Schlossberg: Keeping up with the rapidly changing business environment, adapting to the new generation of employees’, and constantly growing myself.
MSN: What is your favorite part of your job?
Schlossberg: Connecting with people…mentoring…helping people find a job.
MSN: What advice would you give to someone wanting to get into a similar career?
Schlossberg: Work hard, then play hard...be lucky enough to have a mentor…be open minded…learn to listen (actively)…don’t hide behind e-mail and voice mail…commit at least 2 years to your first job (it takes a year to experience all 4 quarters after which you can begin apply your knowledge)…don’t burn bridges, especially when leaving a company...work the last two weeks as hard as the first two weeks...have patience but understand media is a business of urgency…follow up…do what you say you will do...no suprises…and remember, you are not looking for the cure to the Ebola virus.
MSN: What tools helped prepare you for this position?
Schlossberg: 35 years experience in the media industry including agency & broadcast…classes/seminars…mentors…books…experience…
Schlossberg: Work hard, then play hard...be lucky enough to have a mentor…be open minded…learn to listen (actively)…don’t hide behind e-mail and voice mail…commit at least 2 years to your first job (it takes a year to experience all 4 quarters after which you can begin apply your knowledge)…don’t burn bridges, especially when leaving a company...work the last two weeks as hard as the first two weeks...have patience but understand media is a business of urgency…follow up…do what you say you will do...no suprises…and remember, you are not looking for the cure to the Ebola virus.
MSN: What tools helped prepare you for this position?
Schlossberg: 35 years experience in the media industry including agency & broadcast…classes/seminars…mentors…books…experience…
MSN: What set you apart from other candidates?
Schlossberg: Passion, persistence, knowledge, experience, and ability.
Do you have words of wisdom that you want to share? Email Laurie Kahn at laurie@mediastaffingnetwork.com.
Schlossberg: Passion, persistence, knowledge, experience, and ability.
Do you have words of wisdom that you want to share? Email Laurie Kahn at laurie@mediastaffingnetwork.com.
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