Good morning Dana,

I'm interested to know whether, among the muscially inclined records
managers you've interviewed, you have noticed a breakdown between those
musicians who were trained to read music and those who either did not read
music or, if they did, spent much of their time performing in rock or blues
bands, or jazz combos.

I'm asking because I'm a records manager who spent many years performing and
teaching classical piano.

Craig Conant

On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 9:09 AM, Dana Yanaway <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

> Good morning Nolene,
>
> I always found an interesting connection between individuals with artistic
> backgrounds, especially music, and an aptitude for understanding the
> importance of attention to detail that records management positions
> require.
>
>
> Seems like they have nothing to do with each other, but whenever I had two
> otherwise equal candidates I would inevitably be happier with the one who
> had a music background.
>
> I managed the records department for a large east coast law firm for many
> years and over that time had a chance to hire many entry level individuals.
> Managing a diverse staff was often a challenge, but bringing in smart
> people
> with varied backgrounds added to the mix of the team and I feel made for a
> stronger department.
>
> Dana.
>
> On Fri, Nov 5, 2010 at 1:21 AM, Nolene Sherman <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
>
> > OK then, if it's so quiet (I too have had my nose to the grindstone),
> > here's a topic for discussion ....
> >
> > What are your favorite questions to ask potential records management
> > position candidates in a job interview.
> >
> > I'm especially interested in how you suss out that information that will
> > tell you that a person who has little actual records management
> experience
> > may have the aptitude to do the job well.
> >
> > But please also share good questions for experienced technicians or
> > analysts.
> >
> > Then for fun, tell us some of the craziest answers you have gotten.
> >
> >
> >
> > Nolene Sherman
> > Records Manager since 1996. Gone wonky since 1998.
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