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Comment on: Blog Post '5 things recruiters should NEVER say to candidates': nd up rocks (quartz)... It's not that unusual for candidates in Si Valley to own houses worth a million dollars or more (in fact that would be the price for a 2000 square foot basic home), and I have to admit that I once lived in a cheap apartment building in Van Nuys, CA with a neighbor who was the drummer for "Iron Butterfly"... so the 'rock-star' thing isn't really that far off, in some ways. Still, it would be nice to come up with something more original... and one of my fellow recruiters was the sister of the drummer for "Paul Revere and The Raiders", etc. Rock stars are actually pretty common... I've seen Tommy Lee in my neighborhood quite a few times, too. It's just a bit of verbiage that could be improved.…; Added by Nicholas Meyler at 1:37am on March 15, 2015

Comment on: Topic 'THE STICKY STUFF !!': ig, global company. At the time they were in growth mode and needed quite a few contractors. We were dying to get in there and finally had a chance. It was all up to me - and my meeting with Mr. Big. I recall sitting in his own personal waiting room outside his office. It didn't quite seem like a business/office type place. This was more along the lines of some rich guy's hangout. I don't think my description here is doing it justice. Let me just say I could tell something was different here, but couldn't put my finger on it. Finally the receptionist let me know to "go on in". I did. I will never forget the meeting as long as I live. Walking into the room I was greeted by a guy who looked more like the classical "pimp" than a business person. It set me back for a minute but I hung in there. He asked me who I was and why I was there. I let him know I wanted to be considered as a vendor for his IT staffing needs. He said something like this: "Picture a big backyard party. The place is packed! Great music. Great food. Beautiful people everywhere you look. Everyone having a blast." He then asked me if I was following him or something like that. I said I was. He continued. "The driveway is full of expensive cars. There are cars lined up down the block. The whole neighborhood is packed with people waiting for a spot to open up at my party. EVERYONE wants to get in." "Sounds great" I said. (Trying to stick with the train of thought here but finding it quite odd....) "Guess what Jerry? You're not even in the neighborhood yet. The only people that get in have something for the grill. Do you have anything for the grill Jerry? Why don't you go back to your office and see what you might be able to bring to my party." And that was it. As I recall - he didn't say a word after that. I think I probably said thanks and took off. I never called him back. …; Added by Jerry Albright at 10:46am on September 21, 2011

Blog Post: The Awful and Awesome of Issac: This morning I awoke to learn that Tropical Storm Issac had knocked out power at home and the office. For a storm so feared by many and covered so thoroughly by the media, this result was a minor…; Added by Scott Wintrip at 1:52pm on August 27, 2012

Blog Post: A Quirky Opening in the Newark Job Market: This is one of those stories where it can be seen either as a sad commentary on urban America or a hopeful spot in the American job market. The Newark, New Jersey City Government approved a new…; Added by Gordon Basichis at 2:25pm on August 5, 2011

Topic: It's a Great Day in the Neighborhood: pecific to a sorftware that is in high demand among a relatively small verticle who use it. The last one like this took me over six months to fill. I started the search thinking i was going to have to pack a lunch, stay late, come early and would be enjoying the green green grass of summer before i filled it. Went on linkedin, found a few candidates none of whom were interested. Then up popped a "private profile". I have never sent an inmail to any profile marked private but thought what the heck, why not. Immediately got a message and a resume back from the fellow. Candidate was aprox 60, unemployed and had been doing a little consulting work since 2007 when he was laid off after 25 years with the same company. Not exactly the most placeable profile but i liked him. And he lives about 10 miles from the location of the postion and he has the technology and a lot of it. We polished his resume, he wrote an addendum detailing his specific technolgy expertise and away we went. January the 20th to be exact his resume was submitted. He did a phone interview the next week, Flew into Atlanta last Friday for onsite. As of 2:30 today my 60 year old, four year unemployed candiate with a private profile has accepted an offer that is 15K higher than he has ever made in his life. He starts next Monday. His comment to me made my day. He said, "Sandra, you are not like most recruiters". I responded, "Well i guess that is a good thing, but what do you mean?." He said: "All of the recruiters i have talked to don't really seem to know much about the companies or the jobs they try to sell or they want to keep everything a secret and they don't like old guys who have been unemployed for several years, this is a great day for me and my family , Thank you." I laughed and said: "Well John, screw all those kids, feed em fish heads and send em down the road." "Maybe when they get to be your age and mine they will know something, but seriously ,Thank YOU, it is a pleasure on my end to work with a candidate who is not playing games with money, makes time for interviews, presents in a positive manner and doesn't beat the drum of depression about age or employment status." "And a person who doesn't give a rip about the company policy regarding social media." WE both laughed. It will go down as one of the better moments in my career. So it's a GREAT day in my neighboorhood, it's a SUPER Great Day in his neighborhood. My client thinks i walk on water because i found him fast and he was almost next door to where they needed him. It was just one little "private profile" of an older guy who has been unemployed for 4 years. So don't tell me it can't be done. I'm thinkin' this country is going back to work and i want to be a big part of getting us there. From what i am seeing with the last three placements i have made. The young lions with all their social media profiles and personal brands are starting to get passed over for the quiet confidence of mature candidates who are not trying to dazzle anybody with their brillance or beating their gums about their "career path" or the benefits. The climate is changing , companies are hiring but they aren't going to mess around with prima donnas. who are concerned about work life balance and whether they can play on facebook during the work day. I like the way things feel in my neighborhood today. …; Added by Sandra McCartt at 5:38pm on February 6, 2012

Blog Post: Digging Into Recruitingblogs.com v1.4: May is traditionally a slow month for Recruiting communities. Actual Recruiting and the avalanche of trade shows get in the way of hobnobbing with peers. It's no surprise that the longer more…; Added by John Sumser at 12:43am on May 9, 2008

Blog Post: Network of Value?: I don’t know what’s more difficult; trying to help the unemployed IT pro’s out there find quality jobs that align well with their career direction or telling them that I can’t help them because they…; Added by bill martineau at 10:02am on August 21, 2008

Blog Post: The Zombie Apocalypse And How To Have A Truly Open Hiring Process: There is no shortage of zombies in pop culture today: The Walking Dead, …; Added by Paul Petrone at 11:52am on May 14, 2014

Blog Post: Anything Worth Having's Worth Working For: I received an email from one of my LinkedIn connections, Steve Sammons,…; Added by Amybeth Hale at 1:09am on May 10, 2007

Blog Post: I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream: Ok, I will behave myself this month and try not to cause a ruckus. I did learn a new word last blog thanks to Gerry Crispin..putanesca. I think it is some kind of sauce, but also has something to do…; Added by Sherry Junker at 4:08pm on June 5, 2009