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Comment on: Topic 'Why do you recruit?': ea what my actual job woud entail. It just seemed like a fun place to work. 18 years later, and a permanen move to the corporate side, I have made it my profession. Why do I stay in it? I guess my answer is the same as Amy's. I am good at it, and there are a lot of professions that I would not be successful. I personally enjoy finding people their dream job. And yes, Sandra- it is a desk job where I can sit down! The thought of canvasing an area for businesses to sell to just makes me sick.…; Added by Will Thomson at 3:29pm on January 18, 2013

Blog Post: What You NEED to Know When Starting a Career in Recruiting

Recruiting could be thought of as a fraternity. When you start out as…

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Comment on: Topic 'Digging Into RecruitingBlogs.com v1.18:': y to let him stay, as I threw the party. I made a few comments about leaving, which he ignored. And then I picked him up and tossed him out on my lawn. It was my house, and I had tried to be reasonable, but he had his own house to go to. The next year - he threw a party at his house. Everyone had to be very careful. We weren't to spill, or make to much noise, and he made us all leave early. I find that many lessons in college were learned outside of the classroom. And those who demand you act in a certain way when you're hosting, often wouldn't allow it when they're hosting. And so I say to people...if you don't like my party - go home and throw your own. But then again, I'm not nearly as polite as some of you. Passing judgement on each other is how we set boundaries in a community. As for moderation, there's a reason that community managers and management are the hot topics in social media. It's certainly not confined to recruiting forums.…; Added by Jim Durbin at 1:40am on September 6, 2008

Blog Post: We Must Have Hit The Fountain of Youth... We sure as hell don't feel 40

January is a big month in the Thomson household. It kind of sucks to…

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Blog Post: The truth behind meaningful relationships

This past weekend my wife and I went to Oxford, MS to watch…

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Blog Post: Vote Americans, Vote: Whether you believe Obama is prepared or not, history is being made. Whether you believe only McCain can protect our country, history is being made. Whether you believe our country needs to change,…; Added by Steve Levy at 8:38am on November 4, 2008

Blog Post: 10 Reasons Every Recruiter Must Start With an Agency

It was 1995, I had just graduated from Ole Miss, the Harvard…

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Topic: Talent Talk Cafe - Chat Transcript for Generations....Myths and Realities: h each Generation what we really found out is that its more about connecting and establishing best practices for all. Following is the transcript from the Chat and please share your comments here as well. Hi Susan, Maren and RB community!~ looking forward to the chat! 2:04pm The Talent Hunter Hello every1 2:04pm Susan Burns Hi Maren - how are you? Any thoughts to share on Generations - now that you've qualified as Gen Y 2:04pm Susan Burns Hi Susan! Hi Mike - Talent Hunter - did i get that right?? 2:05pm The Talent Hunter sure did 2:05pm Susan Burns Great to see you again Mike 2:05pm The Talent Hunter 2:05pm Susan Burns So what do you think are the biggest myths around generations 2:06pm The Talent Hunter If you offer an ipod as a sign-on bonus all Gen Y'ers will come running to your company 2:07pm Maren Hogan Well there are certainly a lot of sterotypes and they definitely exist for a reason. Myths? 2:07pm Susan Kang Nam how true.. 2:07pm Susan Burns Wow - is that all it takes Mike? What do you offer an Xr or BB? 2:07pm Maren Hogan Haha TH that is so true. I was at a conferenfe where EVEYRONE was offering an iPhone 2:07pm Susan Burns Maren - what are the main stereotypes for Gen Y? 2:07pm Susan Kang Nam curious to hear about the Xrs...lol 2:08pm Maren Hogan Gen Y. . .we need constant feedback, which is not true for all of us 2:08pm Maren Hogan I know xers do get ignored, like they don't matter 2:08pm Maren Hogan I've done it myself! 2:08pm The Talent Hunter Xers rock 2:08pm Maren Hogan I hate that people think Yers have no work ethic, personally I feel like I get a TON accomplished when allowed to work in the way that is most suited to me 2:09pm Susan Kang Nam I wonder why that is.. I agree with Mike - Xers rock! (of course..I'm biased 2:09pm Susan Burns Xers seem to be missing from the dialogue - everyone talks about Gen Y and BB in the workplace but what about Gen X? 2:09pm Maren Hogan I think that is excellent advice for most people actually, it is when working with others and trying to mesh style that we get our pants in a bunch 2:09pm MN Headhunter (I am back) 2:09pm Susan Burns Maren - are u the typical Gen Y Susan Burns Maren - are u the typical Gen Y 2:09pm The Talent Hunter I think Xers are kind of looked at to get things done...being led by the BB's 2:10pm pam claughton What is the cutoff between Gen Y and X? Age ranges? never sure of that 2:10pm Susan Burns Susan and Mike - I've been really surprised to see that as well. In most cases don't Gen Y report to Gen X but its always about BB and Y 2:10pm Maren Hogan no I am on the edge, which I think is why I hate the stereotype stuff, we;ve done some cool stuff at HCI trying to combine talents and work styles 2:10pm Susan Burns Hi Pam! Hi Paul 2:10pm The Talent Hunter and you have the Yers coming in who may be more savy on the tech side (as a whole) 2:10pm Maren Hogan 78-80 is what I have heard 2:10pm Susan Burns Pam, Y is usually born before 1980 2:10pm Maren Hogan birth year, sorry should have clarified 2:11pm Susan Kang Nam I see that with Gen Ys.. yes.. more tech savvy.. 2:11pm Susan Burns Biggest difference is that X surivied by being fearlessly independent and Y gravitates towards team 2:11pm pam claughton Thx Susan! You know I've heard the myth that gen Y are lazy, entitled, but I haven't seen that 2:11pm MN Headhunter I think that most perceptions of Gen Y are true but highly overblown 2:12pm Susan Burns Also, used to see X as the tech geniuses so wonder if they feel slighted by Y being even more tech saavy 2:12pm Maren Hogan I think that is applied across the board, I get Gen Xers and Boomers that say they are tech savvy and . . .are. . .not 2:12pm MN Headhunter tech savvy, consultants, socially aware, a little into themselves, have been hand held 2:12pm Susan Burns Are most perceptions of a generation overblown? 2:12pm MN Headhunter I really do 2:12pm Susan Kang Nam well.. I am trying to convince the BB crowd to go more tech savvy.. and it has been a hurdle.. 2:13pm MN Headhunter think they are 2:13pm The Talent Hunter i think it's just a "big brother-little sister" mentality...i think gen to gen goes through the same thing, calling the younger sister lazy 2:13pm Susan Burns Susan - what is the resistance? 2:13pm The Talent Hunter back in the 90's the Gen Xers were labeled as renegade and anti establishment...things have changed a bit...like anything else 2:13pm Susan Kang Nam I think ... and this is just a guess..and assumption (bad on my part) but it's ignorance.. 2:13pm Maren Hogan Paul, I am WAY into myself 2:13pm Susan Kang Nam they are just used to their ways... Maren Hogan gotta run, tell me which generation will rule the world! 2:14pm Susan Burns Mike - same was true with BB - so each generation goes from being idealist and rebel to conformist? 2:14pm Susan Kang Nam not all are that way I don't believe. 2:14pm MN Headhunter and let's blame thise responsible, their parents 2:14pm Susan Kang Nam see you later Maren!~ 2:14pm Susan Burns See ya Maren - thanks for dropping by and have an AWESOME event! 2:14pm MN Headhunter they wanted to be friends with their kids and not their parents 2:15pm The Talent Hunter Susan-I think so to an extent...kind of like that one commercial out today... 2:15pm The Talent Hunter ..the middle aged guy saying, "dont trust anyone over 80" 2:15pm Susan Kang Nam lol 2:15pm Susan Burns Paul - very true - was just talking with @kwheeler and @eileenclegg that we couldn't wait to express our independence and move away 2:15pm pam claughton I think gen y has less of a solid line between work and play, they're wired 23/7 w/technology 2:16pm pam claughton oops meant to say 24/7 2:16pm MN Headhunter Being an advisor to a fraternity of 35 guys gives me a front row seat to the Y'ers 2:16pm Susan Burns Mike - great example. Remember the gen X commerical about using technology - red headed guy...which company was that - classic 2:16pm pam claughton google and facebook are tapping into that, with catering dinner, so people stay longer at work 2:16pm Susan Burns Pam - that's a big point and they want to have the flexibility to get it done how, where they can because technology enables 2:17pm Susan Kang Nam hmm. really.. 2:17pm Susan Burns Paul -bet that gives a front row seat to a lot! What do u see that is the most different from when u were in school? 2:17pm pam claughton I think you see more x's telecommuting these days though, so they're working more but at home Susan Burns Pam - that's a big point and they want to have the flexibility to get it done how, where they can because technology enables 2:17pm Susan Kang Nam hmm. really.. 2:17pm Susan Burns Paul -bet that gives a front row seat to a lot! What do u see that is the most different from when u were in school? 2:17pm pam claughton I think you see more x's telecommuting these days though, so they're working more but at home 2:18pm The Talent Hunter if the work ethic is there, it is a recipe for success, but I don't think the majority of the workforce can be looked at or trusted to succeed or produce in a virtual environment, i think it leads to less efficiency 2:18pm The Talent Hunter and longer hours 2:19pm Susan Burns Much of the change we see in today's workplace came from appealing to Gen X - what will Gen Y influence the most? 2:19pm MN Headhunter they work harder, play harder, most are more invested in what they are doing 2:19pm Susan Burns Mike - do u mean with telecommuting and flexible work schedules...hard to monitor results, productivity? 2:19pm The Talent Hunter Susan - exactly 2:20pm Susan Burns Paul - do u think that transfers to the workplace? Or, what they're passionate about? 2:20pm The Talent Hunter I think Gen Y wants that, but doesnt have the fortitude to do so successfully, as a whole, at this point in their careers 2:20pm Susan Burns Mike - sounds a lot like commitment and trust issues? Do you need to see the work getting done or just need it done? 2:20pm The Talent Hunter Susan - I think it needs to get done, but with a sense of urgency 2:21pm MN Headhunter Susan, I have a disconnect once they graduate and in my recruting start around year 3 in experience. I am not a good person to answer that 2:21pm Susan Burns Mike - def could interfere with Gen Y development - there are benefits to working together and touching base during a project - could that be worked in to the distance process? 2:21pm Susan Burns Paul - it would be interesting to see how that drive translates to career - you would make a great mentor for emerging talent 2:22pm The Talent Hunter Susan - I think it could be but I think that relying too much on conf calls and IM's can lead to lower production levels 2:22pm The Talent Hunter Susan -- especially when you are talking about work being done between different generations 2:23pm Susan Burns So, given an average project - what would be a good balance of time to work independently and collaboratively for learning 2:23pm Susan Kang Nam I think that all depends on the project 2:24pm The Talent Hunter Susan - It depends on the role 2:24pm Susan Burns Thinking of a junior role reporting to a manager. Working on a project of average difficulty and scope. 2:25pm Susan Burns What would the Gen Y person feel is a good balance between autonomy but make the manager happy with providing leadership, guidance and feedback 2:26pm Susan Kang Nam Susan - I would have to say 70/30 (coming as a Xer) 2:26pm The Talent Hunter Susan - I think its very important for a good amount of collaboration or status updates to occur b/t the two 2:26pm Susan Burns Susan - 70% independent for the Gen Y? 2:26pm NMarie Attaining productivity "MOJO" can happen when work environments provide a base of trust and offer the right tools and keep getting feedback from all parties... 2:26pm The Talent Hunter I would say 70% for collab 2:27pm Susan Burns Hi NMarie! 2:27pm NMarie Hi Yoga Lady! 2:27pm Susan Kang Nam Susan - no I meant Xers.. for Gen Y - 60/40 in my opinion 2:27pm Susan Kang Nam I do agree collaboration is important.. 2:28pm Susan Burns Got it - so Susan, you would work 60% independently and 40% on collaboration/updates/coaching... 2:28pm The Talent Hunter Susan - I have seen first hand that a career is looked at more as a Job to Yers though 2:29pm NMarie Quotas are guidelines not absolutes...for depending on the energy of the project...some projects take off like "ROCKETS" and others are like "Are you kidding me?" 2:29pm Susan Burns Mike - 70% of time spent on coaching/feedback and collaboration? 2:29pm Susan Kang Nam Yes. however it all depends on the situation at hand..as well.. 2:29pm The Talent Hunter Susan - ya, I think that Yers need to first be guided and shown correct processes and work ethic and earn the opportunity to work outside the box 2:29pm Susan Burns Mike - can u share more about the "job" vs career 2:29pm Susan Kang Nam Mike - interesting - would like to know more. 2:29pm Susan Burns NMarie - yes - each project and person is different. I think the "formative years" the first 5-10 yrs on the job become critical to a persons long term success 2:30pm The Talent Hunter Susan(s) - definitely...I see a lot less buy-in to a company culture, a lot less development of expertise, almost coasting through the day doing the minimum... 2:31pm The Talent Hunter ...of course, i may just be lucky enough to have seen a bunch of slackers....I am sure that there are Yers out there who take their career seriously, but I dont see a lot of it 2:31pm Susan Burns Too often when someone doesn't experience good management, coaching, feedback, guidance during that time it inhibits their growth 2:31pm The Talent Hunter ...but i think that comes with experience too 2:31pm Susan Kang Nam interesting.. that defies what I "perceived" as Gen Y's.. 2:32pm Susan Burns Mike - agree on the company culture piece - think this is where Gen Y can really have a big impact - sort of like how Gen X has done and the BB before them 2:32pm Susan Burns What concerns me most is when companies just dismiss that their expectations are unreaistic rather than identify what/how to incorporate 2:32pm Susan Kang Nam Susan - agree with what you just commented.. 2:32pm The Talent Hunter Susan - each generation goes through growing pains with the younger.....hate to run, but I gotta hit the phones...it was a pleasure!!!! 2:33pm Susan Burns See ya Mike - THANKS! 2:33pm MN Headhunter Off on a tangent. if companies were loyal, family friendly, career path oriented, I think the Y'ers would be more energetic. And i will say that most all generations are starting to fall into that thinking of a job is a consulting gig and not a career Susan Burns Are companies too resistant to learning from each rising generation? Do they stifle innovative practices rather than embrace new ways of learning, engaging and collaborating? 2:34pm MN Headhunter YES!!! 2:34pm Susan Burns Paul - totally agree - this is cascading rapidly across generations - which is why I'm getting hung up on the response to Gen Y 2:35pm The Talent Hunter I think Gen Y has a habit of giving the problem, but no offering the solution 2:36pm MN Headhunter rather than stifle anyone at any age I suggest the long leash idea. Give enough rope without letting someone hang themselves or the company 2:36pm MN Headhunter Look, there are companies doing this and they are recruiting and retaining better tan average 2:36pm NMarie Right now our economical outlook is murky and industries are outsourcing work product...which is not building up our confidence in corporate america... Thus, I feel that the work model is starting to shift from "At Office" to "Virtual - SOHO" 2:36pm Susan Burns Mike - interesting since Gen Y sees themselves as excellend problem solvers due to their technical expertise and resourcefullness 2:37pm Susan Burns paul - which companies do u see doing this very well. have u checked out what BestBuy is doing? 2:37pm MN Headhunter I think that too goes back the parents. They asked their kid, what would you do, and then did it for them 2:38pm Susan Burns NMarie - what is Virtual SOHO? 2:38pm Susan Burns RE problem solving - maybe its that they need to solve problems as a group rather than individually 2:39pm NMarie Virtual at home - Small Office Home Office 2:39pm MN Headhunter In Minneapolis, the kids (term used loosely) want to work at Target first. Best Buy is in the top 5. 2:39pm Susan Burns There's also the idea of leveraging their "network" to solve problems. Although, love Josh's IBM video that he shared. I'll find the link and add to the chat in a few 2:39pm Susan Burns Got it - thanks NMarie 2:39pm MN Headhunter The ad/pr firms turn kids away daily. They are seen as innovative. 2:39pm Susan Burns Paul - why Target first? Development program?? MN Headhunter Part online, part retail (new and cool things), part give them the keys company mentality 2:40pm MN Headhunter They also lose most of them by 30 as they have ventured off to do their next best thing. 2:41pm Susan Burns Target had an excellend reputation for developing talent and wonder if this is still attractive for launching a career 2:41pm MN Headhunter So the company is very young (used loosely) and sometimes a moat between them and senior execs who do not "get it" but let lower management look over it 2:41pm Susan Burns Here's the link Josh Letourneau shared - great video on the value of social networks: http://tinyurl.com/5jgsl7 2:42pm MN Headhunter It is but launching a career and then at 30 taking off 2:42pm Susan Burns Paul - we used to call it training for the "street" 2:42pm MN Headhunter And it does work for Target. A constant supply of energy, talent, new ideas. 2:43pm Susan Kang Nam will need to check that out. p.s. I know someone just joined Target Corporate team in CA - will need to follow up and see his views on this. 2:43pm Susan Burns Ooooh Susan - get the inside scoop ;-) 2:43pm Susan Kang Nam lol 2:44pm Susan Burns Development programs are really valuable. Companies could do more to provide exposure to difft aspects of the biz 2:44pm MN Headhunter That and it shows no intent to invest in their peopler 2:45pm MN Headhunter those that do not 2:45pm Susan Kang Nam definitely.. that goes saying further for retention.. 2:45pm Susan Burns Could companies engage and retain more talent if they would balance the core work with exposure and opportunities to work on projects and interact with more execs? 2:46pm Susan Burns I think part of what is happening is people get bored - so much stimulation from other sources that work seems boring 2:47pm MN Headhunter Yes, local company, Carlson Companies does this with emerging leaders 2:47pm Susan Kang Nam I know at least this one particular Biotech company does that.. very efficient. 2:47pm MN Headhunter they call it something else but essentially a pool of top people get exposure within the company 2:47pm MN Headhunter The question companies need to ask someone 25 or 55 is this, do we provide an environment where you want to stay here? 2:48pm @_@ @susan of course; this aint nuffin new ... Top Talent is ID'd and then gets 'special projects' (usually with sum kewl name like Tiger Team) and it helps give them more stuff to do outside their core function to mitigate boredom. Many issues can come up 2:49pm Susan Burns Is this something that could be expanded to engage more people - collaboration and community! 2:49pm Susan Burns Hey Jeremy...new Daddy!!! Great o have you join us! 2:49pm Susan Kang Nam yes! 2:49pm Susan Burns Paul - they need to ask that daily ;-) 2:49pm @_@ hey Susan ... 2:50pm Susan Burns Rotational programs are also good 2:50pm Susan Kang Nam agree 2:50pm @_@ i agree BIG TIME with 'rotational' programs for all workers & even more intense "tours of duty" for Execs. 2:50pm Susan Kang Nam but there is always "politics"... enough said. 2:50pm Susan Burns So last question - what do u think will be the most significant change we see in the workpalce over the next 3 years? 2:51pm @_@ the teenagers will be old enuff to have a say 2:51pm Susan Kang Nam BB retiring.. etc. 2:51pm @_@ the boomers have been 'retiring' for years -- nuffin new there IMO 2:51pm Susan Kang Nam true..but more.. 2:52pm @_@ but Gen Y actually having some exp under their belt & the street cred morphing into real biz value = P O W E R 2:52pm Susan Burns What would be the most radical change to undertake if there was NO budget constraints? 2:52pm @_@ 100% virtual workforce. 2:52pm MN Headhunter training, schooling, mentoring 2:53pm MN Headhunter paid for with no strings attached 2:53pm MN Headhunter if no constraints 2:53pm The Talent Hunter Susan -- virtual workforce will never happen, but I do see a lot of the design roles and such turning over to contract work as healthcare costs increase and su GenXers start handling the budgets 2:53pm @_@ lol Paul ... although all that stuff is good ... how is that really "radical" as Suan posed ?? 2:54pm @_@ agreed Mr TalentHunter 2:54pm MN Headhunter do it for everyone at every level 2:54pm Susan Burns Mike - check out some of the cool stuff Best Buy is doing with virtual work 2:54pm The Talent Hunter Susan -- in a nutshell, more contractors and less full-time employees 2:54pm @_@ ....thats what makes the concept radical ...at 100% 2:54pm MN Headhunter Best Buy, ROWE 2:54pm @_@ yah ROWE is nice. and as of a couple years back it was working well -- haven't scoped it lately though ....any IT companies doing it right this moment that ya know about ? 2:55pm @_@ ROWE, or Results-Only Work Environment, (also known as Results Oriented Work Environment), is a management strategy created by and pioneered by .bestbuy 2:56pm Susan Burns Thanks Mike! 2:56pm MN Headhunter Latest article I have seen: Forbes.com "Viva La Workplace Revolution" 2:56pm MN Headhunter ~link~ 2:56pm Susan Burns Thanks everyone for a great chat today! Lots of cool ideas to explore 2:57pm Susan Kang Nam Paul - thanks - will need to read this.. 2:57pm Susan Burns Paul - aka MN Headhunter will be leading Talent Talk Cafe for the next 3 weeks!!! Join him and have a blast!!! 2:57pm The Talent Hunter Thanks susan...always a pleasure 2:57pm Susan Kang Nam Thanks Susan as always and for everyone 2:57pm Susan Burns Thanks for the article Paul 2:57pm @_@ thx susan 2:57pm @_@ 2:58pm MN Headhunter ANy ideas for upcoming chats send to paul@mnheadhunter.com 2:58pm Susan Burns Paul - I'll send u some info and give u a buzz Thursday - So glad your doing this!!! 2:59pm MN Headhunter Sure 3:00pm MN Headhunter Let's see what is left upon your arrival before you thank me 3:00pm…; Added by Susan Burns to Talent Synchronicity at 11:32am on July 9, 2008

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