Ragan Kellams

Hey Ragan, let the fun begin.

I love your blog :) You have a no-nonsense writing style!

Thanks Amybeth!

Thanks for the add...

Wow - extremely random hamster video - awesome. Thanks Chad!

I wanted to make a dramatic entrance...

Ragan, will you be attending SourceCon this September? I am so excited about all the people I'll FINALLY get to meet!!

Raygun! Raygun! My Chemical Romance is actually a famous band. And as you know the founder also founded Raygun Jones. Regards from The Recruiting Animal. Counter offers rock!

Settle down Animal. I know that My Chemical Romance is a band. I just didn't know Raygun Jones was a real person - thought it was just your pet name for me!

Hey what's with the military gear. Was this picture taken when you were in Iraq?

Well you know Animal, I have always been a bit of a revolutionary rabble rouser. As my dad says, does Castro know you stole his hat? It is actually a skateboard company that made it, so I guess I am a punk kid at heart too!

logic...overrated?? MY GOD MAN ITS WHAT I USE TO PUT FOOD ON THE TABLE!! I guess all that shit house math in college turned me in to the arrogant ass i am today. :)

Dig the cover, yo. I'm sure it got the chad's attention real quick.

Yeah, I hate math too. But, you know man...whatever floats your boat. You gotta eat...

dude, the boat sunk off the shore of papua new guinea like 8 years ago in a tragic accident of trying to divide by zero.

so what kind of cutting edge broadband marketing are you doing? If it has to do with flash...let's just say i hope it doesnt have to do with flash.

Check out our site and you can see for yourself: www.IQinteractive.com. I wish I could take credit for the work cause it is amazing!

Hi Ragan,

Wondering if you could offer me any advice. I am putting my resume together and would like to be a recruiter. My resume has H.R. experience in the mortgage industry for the last 7 years and tops off with some sales. How do I make it look good so that I can land a great job as a recruiter. What do they want to see?

Hi Erica! The main thing that I want to see when evaluating recruiter candidates is the ability to source and mine information from the internet, industry trade publications, etc...Recruiting is about 50% research, in my opinion, so being resourceful when you come to a dead-end in a search is a MUST! Your experience in HR is valuable to a recruiting role as you understand what it is like on "the other side of the desk." I would play up your experience working directly with hiring managers and decision makers on the HR side, your knowledge of corporate procedures and processes, and ability to maneuver those waters effectively. Then on the recruiting side, I would highlight resourcefulness, tenacity, willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done, creativity, negotiation skills, and ability to work with people during a highly emotionally driven process.

Hope this helps! Feel free to email me directly if you have more questions - ragan@iqinteractive.com.

Hi Ragan,

Pretty smile i must say. Dig the site... nice going.

I heart you

I heart you back Farce. Especially since your pic is of Tyler Durden. Meow!

Do you want to be a guest on the Animal Panel on Wed at noon EST. I'm trying to get 4 people who've been recruiters plus leaving one line open for other callers. It's not urgent. If it doesn't suit you that's okay. I throw out topics and the panel of genius experts argue about it. Let me know, okay? Regards email me

Ragan,

I am just joining this site. Nice to be on a site with so many dynamic people.

I was curious if you are also on linked in? Here is my profile for you to check out - http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=2536216

I would gladly accept an invitation from you.

Live with passion!

Ken

Ragan,

Is your agency loking to dd a recruiter?

Yep, I have been monitoring The Ruthie List this past week.

Hey Ragan. How goes it? it's been a while. I hope all is well

Things are good. anytime you want the stage here, you know it's yours

Hi Raig, was wondering about you. Nice to see you back.