So much to be thankful for. That's the subject of this week's post. I thought a lot about what I wanted to write this week, with so much going on.
It appears at times that life gives you a forward thinking direction when you need it most. Why the challenges that we face sometimes, why the distinct path that makes you reach down deep to find yourself? Well, 'tis the season.
There is really a great deal to be thankful for, at times one must wonder what brings maximum… Continue
Even as the economy crumbles and more companies lay off their workers, it is more critical than ever to sharpen the interview process in your company. Candidates today are more cautious, and less likely to leave the companies they are with. The ones actively looking are talking with a number of companies and have screening experiences to compare.
I recently went in for an interview with a staffing organization about a month ago. They came across my information and asked me if I was… Continue
We all know this is a difficult job market. We have friends and neighbors who are looking for work. People like to share horror stories and layoffs make the headlines every day. Is it any wonder that people who are employed want to hunker down and stay where they are - riding out the storm? The familiar company seems safer than the unknown. But when you do learn of a new opportunity or receive a new job offer do you find yourself humming this question posed by the Clash - “Should I Stay or… Continue
Added by Chris Englin on November 21, 2008 at 6:42pm —
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This is a re-post of my original tagged by Maren post on Cool Works, which can be found here.
I just got back from the Kennedy Recruiting Conference on Wednesday where I met many fun and knowledgeable folks from the recruiting blogger sphere and peeps I follow on Twitter, Facebook, an others. Many thanks to my… Continue
Added by Kari Quaas on November 21, 2008 at 6:10pm —
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I am the Corporate Development Talent Manager for SGIS, a Government Contracting firm, based in San Diego, CA. SGIS is a government contracting firm that specializes in providing solutions within the areas of Information Technology, Engineering, Intelligence Solutions, Global Telecommunications and Logistics. SGIS has an established track-record of providing outstanding service to government agencies within the Intelligence, Homeland Security, Defense and Space communities. SGIS Ranked #10 on… Continue
Added by Ashley Guy on November 21, 2008 at 4:48pm —
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I for one hate lose ends... Drives me crazy. Great article!
Author: Toni Bowers TechRepublic.com
Having an employee who can complete a task and tie up loose ends is a godsend to bosses. Are you that type of person?
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There are two types of people in this world: Those who close drawers after they get something out and those who don’t. My husband is the latter. That man cannot close a cabinet door to save his… Continue
I am working with a Business Analyst candidate in Charlotte, NC who is looking for consulting work. His area of expertise as a Business Analyst includes requirement gathering, project planning, creating Business Requirement Definitions, High and Low Level Definitions, leading and attending Joint Application and Design (JAD) sessions. He has solid experience in Banking, Securities, Investment and others. Please let me know if anyone has a position and is interested in speaking with him. I'll be… Continue
Added by Erin Cornelison on November 21, 2008 at 3:15pm —
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"Seeking 20 - Tier 2 Help Desk Analysts in Wash, DC Metro Area"
Helpdesk background:
The helpdesk will end up being of a size that it will support over 500,000 users at locations all across the United States. The helpdesk has facilities in multiple locations, is required to provide both English and Spanish support, and will be a few hours shy of being a 24x7 operation.
Job Duties/Responsibilities:
= Tier II support for the helpdesk. Current location that will be done… Continue
Added by David B. Assadi on November 21, 2008 at 2:53pm —
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Bob sent me this. I thought you might find this humorous, or at least interesting. On this day, one to make you smile a little. He was lucky to get off with just scatches and a few bumps. Deer are mean.
Actual letter from someone who farms, writes well and tried this!
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I had this idea that I was going to rope a deer, put it in a stall, feed it up on corn for a couple of weeks, then kill it and eat it.
In the future, the TalkSourcing (every other Weds) 1pm (EST) segments to the Recruiting Animal Radio Show will be posted over on the MagicMethod network. Next one is December 3 -mark your calendars and call in with your phone sourcing… Continue
Added by Maureen Sharib on November 21, 2008 at 5:30am —
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I just posted an interview with Scott Monty, the social media go-to-guy at Ford Motors. Scott recently accepted a position with Ford, and I was curious about how it transpired. There are no metrics and few job descriptions for social media positions, so I've been writing them up and trying to interview people who are hiring and getting hired.
"Seeking Quality Assurance Engineers (15-20 Positions) in Washington, DC, Must be able to attain Public Trust Clearance"
Job Duties/Responsibilities:• Provide Quality Assurance (QA) support to supplement the QA team by providing oversight during the definition and analysis, design, development, integration, test, deployment and operation of the integrated system, across Integrated Program Teams (IPTs), teammates, and suppliers, in accordance with documented process and… Continue
Added by David B. Assadi on November 20, 2008 at 5:00pm —
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This is the single most important question for every business professional in America. We are all wondering if we will have a job, a company, clients, or frankly a country when all this finally comes to the actual bottom. I don't profess to be an expert, but I am pretty good at making money. So I thought I would take a moment to provide I believe to be helpful suggestions.
1) First, don't panic! I know it's easier said than done.However it is a proven fact, if you can remain focused… Continue
Recruit MBAs, Interns and Alumni from BusinessWeek's Best Business Schools
"The Best B-Schools" issue of BusinessWeek is on newsstands now! No surprise Chicago Booth lands the top spot again – and Harvard, Kellogg, and Wharton remain in the top 5. What might be a surprise is that nearly all of these top 30 BusinessWeek programs are a part of an exclusive recruitment network, thanks in part to MBA Focus™.
MBA Focus is “redefining the way companies recruit MBA…
HexaCorp is looking to hire 2 experienced recruitors immediately for our Chennai office. Must have following skills;
- 2-3 years of IT recruiting experience.
- Good communication skills (10/10).
- Should be a good self-starter with minimum guidance.
- Good hands on experience with Desktops, Laptops, using MS Office tools, and other CRM tools.
- Should take leadership and initiative in all tasks.
- Must posses great work-ethic.
- Should be result… Continue
Added by Jayaram Sadasivam on November 20, 2008 at 1:08pm —
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Hello Slouch, In response to your email requesting individual blogging of ideally what we would like to see on Recruitingblogs.com: I am looking for help as a 2+ year Independently Contracted Recruiter to break out of the shell and make it on my own or enjoy splits or gain overall knowledge of how to make it in the recruiting world. What should a contract look like? How do I get my foot in the door with my own recruiting contracts? I was brought into the Recruiting world by a firm that… Continue
As a third-party recruiter, I have received many articles and webinar invitations revolving around recruiting in a downturn economy. I would be interested in having an open dialogue with recruiters and corporate talent acquisition teams to see how they are handling our current economy.
Note: I do not open this as a camplaining session as we can all do that, but rather hopefully gain insight for the overall benefit of the group.