The 1 Thing You Would Tell Recruiters about Twitter - RecruitingBlogs2024-03-28T12:12:58Zhttps://recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/the-1-thing-you-would-tell?commentId=502551%3AComment%3A527673&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noThis distinction makes a ton…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-01-29:502551:Comment:5276732009-01-29T20:19:38.478ZSean Harryhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SeanHarry
This distinction makes a ton of sense. I wholeheartedly agree Slouch.<br />
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<cite>Slouch said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/the-1-thing-you-would-tell#502551Comment525685"><div>Dennis, I would say that there is a difference between being a recruiter and using twitter to generate placements and being a recruiter and using twitter to be part of a recruiting community. It's the same thing as recruiters who blog to generate placements and recruiters who blog to be…</div>
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This distinction makes a ton of sense. I wholeheartedly agree Slouch.<br />
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<cite>Slouch said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/the-1-thing-you-would-tell#502551Comment525685"><div>Dennis, I would say that there is a difference between being a recruiter and using twitter to generate placements and being a recruiter and using twitter to be part of a recruiting community. It's the same thing as recruiters who blog to generate placements and recruiters who blog to be part of a recruiting community. Both are very valuable things to do and both will yield results.</div>
</blockquote> The ONE thing I would tell re…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-01-29:502551:Comment:5276652009-01-29T20:18:47.156ZSean Harryhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/SeanHarry
The ONE thing I would tell recruiters about using Twitter is the ONE thing I currently tell job seekers about using Twitter (and about utilizing recruiters also, BTW) -- THIS MEDIUM (Social Networking) is all about relationships. Twitter or Facebook, or LinkedIn or any other social network is a tool for building and strengthening relationships. Period. If you don't have a relationship with someone, then none of the tools make any sense. In fact, they can make things worse.
The ONE thing I would tell recruiters about using Twitter is the ONE thing I currently tell job seekers about using Twitter (and about utilizing recruiters also, BTW) -- THIS MEDIUM (Social Networking) is all about relationships. Twitter or Facebook, or LinkedIn or any other social network is a tool for building and strengthening relationships. Period. If you don't have a relationship with someone, then none of the tools make any sense. In fact, they can make things worse. @smheadhunter - Gaining trust…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-01-29:502551:Comment:5271682009-01-29T18:37:27.226ZJim Durbinhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/jim_durbin
@smheadhunter - Gaining trust will gain you candidates. Failing to gain trust will have you complaining this Twitter thing is a waste of time.
@smheadhunter - Gaining trust will gain you candidates. Failing to gain trust will have you complaining this Twitter thing is a waste of time. Thanks for your suggestions!…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-01-29:502551:Comment:5268212009-01-29T15:25:44.712ZDennis Smithhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/smithtx
Thanks for your suggestions! I've included your mug shots and suggestions in my ppt and will present today at the Dallas HR meeting.<br />
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Thanks everybody!<br />
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Thanks for your suggestions! I've included your mug shots and suggestions in my ppt and will present today at the Dallas HR meeting.<br />
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Thanks everybody!<br />
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dennis I realize this will sound odd…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-01-28:502551:Comment:5258192009-01-28T19:54:29.378ZSteve Levyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Dieselevy
I realize this will sound odd in a thread about Twitter but <a href="http://twitter.com/drecruits">Duane Roberts</a> just sent me a tweet thanking me for following him...and I called him to introduce myself in a quasi-non-digital manner (quasi because the telephone is digital).<br />
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I think brick-and-mortar can augment social media tools like Twitter and shouldn't be forgotten.
I realize this will sound odd in a thread about Twitter but <a href="http://twitter.com/drecruits">Duane Roberts</a> just sent me a tweet thanking me for following him...and I called him to introduce myself in a quasi-non-digital manner (quasi because the telephone is digital).<br />
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I think brick-and-mortar can augment social media tools like Twitter and shouldn't be forgotten. Perfect example, Pam....thank…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-01-28:502551:Comment:5257822009-01-28T19:39:10.405ZDennis Smithhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/smithtx
Perfect example, Pam....thank you. That's exactly why I started using Twitter. It helped make me 'findable' but still gives potential candidates the luxury of deciding when they want to make contact.<br />
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<cite>pam claughton said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/the-1-thing-you-would-tell#502551Comment525703"><div>Twitter is a great way for potential candidates to 'get to know you' and for you to be more approachable, more personal so that you are more familiar…</div>
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Perfect example, Pam....thank you. That's exactly why I started using Twitter. It helped make me 'findable' but still gives potential candidates the luxury of deciding when they want to make contact.<br />
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<cite>pam claughton said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/the-1-thing-you-would-tell#502551Comment525703"><div>Twitter is a great way for potential candidates to 'get to know you' and for you to be more approachable, more personal so that you are more familiar to them than some unknown recruiter. It lets you establish a connection more easily, and gets your name out there. I had several new candidates contact me who had been following me for awhile and knew I recruited in their space. When they were ready, they got in touch. I'm a big fan!</div>
</blockquote> You are different, bro. But t…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-01-28:502551:Comment:5257742009-01-28T19:36:00.673ZDennis Smithhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/smithtx
You are different, bro. But that's what makes you the GrandMaster.<br />
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<cite>Steve Levy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/the-1-thing-you-would-tell#502551Comment525744"><div>Perhaps I'm simply more anal because I'm an engineer but I like to have a plan. My advice to Dennis was to use Twitter like a GrandMaster plays chess - always thinking several steps ahead rather than stream of consciousness. But then again, I may be different... ;)</div>
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You are different, bro. But that's what makes you the GrandMaster.<br />
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<cite>Steve Levy said:</cite><blockquote cite="http://www.recruitingblogs.com/forum/topics/the-1-thing-you-would-tell#502551Comment525744"><div>Perhaps I'm simply more anal because I'm an engineer but I like to have a plan. My advice to Dennis was to use Twitter like a GrandMaster plays chess - always thinking several steps ahead rather than stream of consciousness. But then again, I may be different... ;)</div>
</blockquote> Perhaps I'm simply more anal…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-01-28:502551:Comment:5257442009-01-28T19:22:52.602ZSteve Levyhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Dieselevy
Perhaps I'm simply more anal because I'm an engineer but I like to have a plan. My advice to Dennis was to use Twitter like a GrandMaster plays chess - always thinking several steps ahead rather than stream of consciousness. But then again, I may be different... ;)
Perhaps I'm simply more anal because I'm an engineer but I like to have a plan. My advice to Dennis was to use Twitter like a GrandMaster plays chess - always thinking several steps ahead rather than stream of consciousness. But then again, I may be different... ;) Twitter is a great way for po…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-01-28:502551:Comment:5257032009-01-28T19:14:08.811Zpam claughtonhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/pamclaughton
Twitter is a great way for potential candidates to 'get to know you' and for you to be more approachable, more personal so that you are more familiar to them than some unknown recruiter. It lets you establish a connection more easily, and gets your name out there. I had several new candidates contact me who had been following me for awhile and knew I recruited in their space. When they were ready, they got in touch. I'm a big fan!
Twitter is a great way for potential candidates to 'get to know you' and for you to be more approachable, more personal so that you are more familiar to them than some unknown recruiter. It lets you establish a connection more easily, and gets your name out there. I had several new candidates contact me who had been following me for awhile and knew I recruited in their space. When they were ready, they got in touch. I'm a big fan! Dennis, I would say that ther…tag:recruitingblogs.com,2009-01-28:502551:Comment:5256852009-01-28T19:12:07.314ZSlouchhttps://recruitingblogs.com/profile/Slouch
Dennis, I would say that there is a difference between being a recruiter and using twitter to generate placements and being a recruiter and using twitter to be part of a recruiting community. It's the same thing as recruiters who blog to generate placements and recruiters who blog to be part of a recruiting community. Both are very valuable things to do and both will yield results.
Dennis, I would say that there is a difference between being a recruiter and using twitter to generate placements and being a recruiter and using twitter to be part of a recruiting community. It's the same thing as recruiters who blog to generate placements and recruiters who blog to be part of a recruiting community. Both are very valuable things to do and both will yield results.