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Comment on: Topic 'Insightful vs. Inciteful': ber and it goes like this: "Never talk about politics or religion." I say phooey on that. I believe it's one of the reasons the world is in the hot water it's in. Why not talk about either one? The trick here though is to be able to talk respectfully on the subjects and very few people seem to know how to do that anymore. I think it's because they never learned how to do it in the first place because they were heeding that old (and bad) advice. People (in general) don't know enough about: -other religions -political issues/historical fact This is a problem. When the populace is ill-informed, unpracticed and as a result, biased in their opinions that have never been challenged, fireworks are sure to follow. Think about it - how many people can you talk politics with before very long they start shouting/getting loud/hostile? Very few. Why is that? I say talk the subjects 'til you're blue in the face. Or, better yet, let the other guy talk the subjects 'til he's blue in the face. That way he won't have any energy left over to argue. I think deleting that string may have been a mistake. What other way do they have to learn except to come back to the thing and let their hostility/poorly chosen words and sentiments/thoughtless ranting show itself for what it is in the cold light of day? Words are powerful things. Written words, sometimes more powerful.…; Added by Maureen Sharib at 5:59am on August 31, 2009

Comment on: Topic 'Cold Calling and your best pick up Line': in my voice than 15 years ago. I think that helps me now. When I get voice mail what I say is something like " Hi Steve, I don't know if I am in the right direction. You were refered to me (very important comment) can you please call me back at 12345 Thanks Elise Reynolds". I don't say why I am calling but I sound a bit helpless because I am not sure if I am in the right direction. So about half the time I get a call back. OK so once I get the call back or if I am lucky enough to get the person on the phone I am very direct. I say something like: "Oh Hi Steve, I found your information doing some research, I am a recruiter. I understand you are in produced water processing and I would very much like to run something past you very quickly" (I always say very quickly). "Is this a good time?" Yes - I tell them quickly what I have pausing after three sentances to assess their interest. If it is a bad time I ask to call back at a better time. might know. If they might be interested I ask if they have time to discuss further now, not now when. So basically, my line is not very clever. It is direct, to the point with plenty of deference to the time of the person I am calling. The only spiel part is to be rather vauge when I leave the voice message. …; Added by Elise Reynolds at 4:09pm on May 16, 2012

Blog Post: Ten Wishes in Twenty-Ten for 'The Green Suits'

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Added by Dan Smolen at 1:05pm on December 23, 2011

Comment on: Topic 'No one returns emails or calls any more. Did professionalism go out the door wi…': or them? Unless they understand what the value is that you offer and feel they have a need for it, then there's no sense of urgency to return your call. Generally, with cold calls I see it as a timing thing. If they have a need and something in my message resonates with them, maybe I'm aware of an opening and reference a possible candidate or how my specialization matches what they need, then I may hear back....if there's no need now, then I certainly don't expect a call back. I understand that though, as there's only so much time in the day! But, I'll keep checking in, and eventually the timing will be right. I also take Nick's approach too and do a lot of upfront research before making a single call. I may make fewer calls than other recruiters but I will have targeted well and usually it pays off! Nick Leslie-Miller said:I am sorry, but if you dont get a reply to a call or email then tough, the client is just not interested, move on.You as a recruiter need to give that client a very good reason for him/her to call you. Client personnel are not paid to indulge recruitment or sales people. If you understand that then you are halfway to succeeeding in this business.I get through by conducting lots of research about International labour markets. I have researched the engineering Universities of Romania and Poland, the aerospace industry of Ukraine, the water Industries of Poland and Romania, the offshore Oil & Gas operating companies on sakhalin Island. With in depth information about skills, language standards, names of personnel, earnings in labour markets there are a lot of doors that can be opened higher up the management chain. It is the job of most recruitment managers to know as much about their skills markets as they can. They should know exactly what companies will employ the people that they are looking for, both locally and outside of commuting distance. They should know the type of University courses that candidates will have completed. They should know what their competitor employers are paying, what benefits they are offering and if possible they should know what and who they are failing to attract.If you want to open doors and set yourself apart from other recruiters then this may be one way. …; Added by pam claughton at 12:18pm on May 13, 2009

Blog Post: Ace that interview!: Interviews are a nerve racking experience but try not to let them be. This is your opportunity to shine and show your potential employer what you can do. These tips will help you…; Added by Fairman Consulting at 4:49am on July 26, 2016

Topic: Moving to a new sector of staffing: he drastic shortage of job orders. This may sound a little obvious, but if the ship you’re on is taking on water, its time to jump to a different ship. Contrary to what I’ve heard from some people, I do not believe it makes you a tougher or better recruiter to suffer in a languishing corner of the staffing industry. Yes, it would be nice to be the last of the Mohicans in your field of recruiting by outlasting all the other recruiters that are trying to stick it out too. But if you’re not one of those that are thriving in your niche now, I doubt its going to change any time soon. So, what industry is really hot right now? Well, for starters, health care is going through a boom unlike anything we’ve ever seen in the staffing industry. Imagine the dot com craze on steroids. And yet, most of recruiting friends are still hammering away at cold calling for IT jobs. Energy and Gas are doing pretty well, and ‘green energy’ will eventually pick up steam, but these don’t hold a candle to health care staffing right now, or for the foreseeable decade. Just as you learned your current niche of recruiting (terminologies, candidate databases, etc.), you can easily learn another one. And this time, maybe chose something that’s recession proof for a few decades as opposed to a short term boost. Ok, enough of my rant. Let the flaming begin.…; Added by Andrew Stock at 1:21pm on May 4, 2009

Blog Post: Don't Be an Intimidated Recruiter

You are overwhelmed at the facet of the recruiting business and you…

Added by Jeanna Zivalich at 10:02pm on January 1, 2014

Blog Post: Is it time to Re-pot you?: We had a nice long summer here in Michigan; we had a cacophony of color and flowers this year and we experienced the warmest summer in years. Flowers flourished and blossomed. We enjoyed our vibrant…; Added by Peter Lanc at 9:23am on October 25, 2010

Blog Post: Insight into the World of Recruitment Data: Recently, I quickly accepted the opportunity to attend a recruitment data insights conference with the in-house recruitment network in London. On the way to the…; Added by Iain Hamilton at 9:42am on April 11, 2017

Topic: Fortune Favors the Bold..., and maybe a fever...: my swearing, I fed my fever. And I suppose that is ok, because I do feel better. A bit better. I have a fever that is hanging right around 102° - I haven't had a fever in nineteen years, seriously. I guess, I should look at it as a gift horse, for it is my understanding that a fever is cleansing, it is your body eliminating an infection or virus. I have no idea, because I am so completely unfamiliar with having a fever and I apologize should this post become incomprehensible and delirium sets in. I have dosed up on ibuprofen, I have had a cool, wet cloth on my forehead and neck, I am getting my share of water and I am going to bed early - so I am resting. I have followed "the" known-rules. And my lovely daughter just gave me the best massage ever. As I face my obvious human-ness, the fact that I am weak, that I can't do everything or be everything all the time, I realize how lucky I have been. I am rarely sick and almost never have fevers. 400 mgs of Advil PM awaits me, as well as liquids and rest for the next twenty-four hours. Being a working mom has led to poor self-preservation habits. And I found out something, I don't like being ill. I don't like not managing my own destiny and having to rely on a thermometer to say I am well. I don't like aches in my joints and pains in my neck and head. And most of all? I don't like slowing down. As a matter of fact, I hate it. I am one of those people that has always worked through the pain. For if I work through it, it is barely noticeable, right? And this is because I don't like staying where I am. I want to always be excelling, finding the better way. I have always lived by the principle that moving forward keeps you from standing still. Seems obvious, right? But so many forget this clear and simple observation. Moving forward keeps you from standing still. The minute I stand still, I am destined to fall behind. And while there is safety in standing still, there is also no chance for greatness. I don't know about you, but I want to be great. I want to provide great things for my children, for my love, and for my work. I read somewhere that "fortune favors the bold." I dare to be bold, to not sit still, to fight through a fever and find the greatness waiting for me. Maybe I'm foolish, but then again, maybe I will find favor... Aww, Fortuna, the Goddess of Luck - she is more likely to help those who take risks... I am waiting Fortuna... I am almost delerious with fever, but I am waiting ;-) by rayannethorn…; Added by Rayanne at 1:19am on July 26, 2011