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The Big, Bad and ugly: Who stole my candidate, and Hey I had her first...How to avoid candidate competition and Share like the big kids

Few people talk about it out loud, but it happens, we know it, Agencies know it, and here is a tip on how to avoid it.

Seems simple enough. You spend hours trying to get people interested, they apply and then 4 other corporate recruiters tag them. By the Way these recruiters are all working on your team.

How about this one. You speak with a candidate, get her jazzed about a leader position in a niche area of development, and bam....They have an interview tomorrow with… Continue

Added by Susan Hand on September 14, 2008 at 9:00pm — No Comments

Save Recruitment Dollars with increasing your Candidate's Experiences

I have to make a confession. I often get so busy with my reqs, my candidates, and my interviews, that things I learned early on in recruitment and HR have slipped. Last week I took a breath and tried to put a framework together so that I could mentor others around my success in candidate experience and relationship building. I knew I was strong in a couple of areas, but I had never connected my enjoyment of building relationships and creating an experience for all my stakeholder, with the Cost… Continue

Added by Susan Hand on September 14, 2008 at 8:48pm — 3 Comments

Layoffs at Siemens and Abbott Labs (again) ...

News from the Wall Street Journal Health Blog: Abbott Laboratories recently announced plans to close a manufacturing plant in California and cut 1000 jobs. Many major companies (Merck, Wyeth, Bristol-Meyers Squibb, Johnson & Johnson, and Amgen) have also announced job cuts in recent months. Siemens, in fact, announced in June plans to lay off 17,000 workers worldwide, which could be a sign of the times, according to Cliff Mintz at BioJob Blog.… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 14, 2008 at 10:14am — No Comments

Your Resume Should Read as a Perfect Match for Your Next Job

So, you are trying to write your own resume, and you are focusing on trying to highlight all of the things that you've done in the past? STOP!

Your resume isn't ABOUT your past - it's about your future! Of course, you need to rely on what you have done to convince your next employer of what you can do for him or her, but remember: Your resume needs to read as the perfect match for your next job. You don't want to look like the candidate who is qualified to do the job you already… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 14, 2008 at 10:06am — No Comments

Quick Tip on Self-image

In your own mind, how do you see yourself and what it is you are doing? Do you view yourself as a true professional with an important message (offer, idea, etc.) that your prospective audience will want to know about?

It is highly likely that how you see yourself in your own mind, your self-image, will be communicated in one form or another to those you encounter.

Send a congruent message by seeing it and believing it in your own mind first!

ABOUT THE BLOGGER:… Continue

Added by Jeff Blackwell on September 14, 2008 at 9:53am — No Comments

Keen Hire Press Release..We Are Officially Launching KeenView

KeenHire to Launch KeenView™ Behavioral Interviewing & Selection Software at Upcoming HR Technology Conference & Expo

First software solution designed to improve recruitment & selection and eliminate bad hires in high tech sales, engineering and leadership positions.

Chicago, IL – September 12, 2008 – KeenHire, a full service talent management solutions firm announced today that it will debut its behavioral… Continue

Added by Margaret Graziano on September 12, 2008 at 7:34pm — 1 Comment

What is a brag book and how can it help your interview success?

A brag book is a folder/ binder that you can use during your interview process to clarify your skill sets and set you apart from the competition so that you can get a job offer in medical sales, laboratory sales, pharmaceutical sales, clinical diagnostics sales, DNA products sales, cellular sales, molecular sales, medical equipment sales, medical device sales, hospital equipment sales, surgical supplies sales, or any healthcare sales.

It can include letters of recommendation,… Continue

Added by Peggy McKee on September 12, 2008 at 7:00pm — No Comments

ATTENTION ALL RECRUITERS WHO STAFF EVENTS

While organizing 4 job fairs in different states this month, I've been keenly aware of our need to differentiate our events from the rest. When it comes right down to it, all that really matters is that local job seekers find good opportunities, and the local employers who exhibit connect with high quality local candidates. Sounds simple, hunh?

Actually, it really is. When we hosted events earlier this year and last fall, we were able to get a much higher quality of job seeker than… Continue

Added by Jason C. Blais on September 12, 2008 at 6:00pm — No Comments

HireAHero.org

Just registered for hireahero.org as a volunteer career coach. Since I'm apparently too damn old to serve - notice I didn't say anything about physical shape - this may be one of the few things I can do...

From About Us:

Hire A Hero is a non-profit initiative founded by the Armed Forces Support Foundation. The Armed Forces Support Foundation helps to keep the promise that military service… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on September 12, 2008 at 5:41pm — 5 Comments

Roller Derby... Thanks to Slouch for his Blog!!

I would like to give a HUGE thanks to Slouch for mentioning in his Blog, that "us" Roller Derby Chicks (yes, I am one!) know how to reach our target market. Assassination City Roller Derby is a team effort, in all areas with LOTS of communication as well as a group of ladies that will listen to each idea no matter what background or marketing/ recruiting experience someone has. Women are “doers”… when my GM puts the pressure on me to increase my tickets sales, spread the word, go after new… Continue

Added by Amy on September 12, 2008 at 4:56pm — 1 Comment

Controller / Accounting Manager / Asst. Controller

Know anyone who might be interested in working in the Bay Area for a small investment management firm? Let me know.

Added by Jenilee Deal on September 12, 2008 at 4:21pm — 4 Comments

Identifying Your Why- Your Inner Motivation

Clearly understanding why you wish to create a cutting edge consulting recruiting business is the first block of your foundation. Becoming clear on your goals is more challenging than most people acknowledge. There are two foundational motivators which drive human behavior. Moving towards pleasure and moving away from pain. Many of us at times, have both motivators working within us, with one being dominant. The key to unlocking human potential is to effectively recognize which drives your… Continue

Added by Ron Mason on September 12, 2008 at 3:35pm — 1 Comment

10 months of unemployment?

I'm interested in hearing how others "dig" into reasons why certain people are unemployed for months at a time. I had a conversation the other day with a candidate whose resume had a last work date of November 2007. I asked why she hadn't been working since then and she said "I have been searching for the right position". That's not an acceptable answer to me, since there are plenty of jobs out there - in or out of your field - if you're hungry. So I asked how she got her bills paid. Ok,… Continue

Added by Jenny Jones on September 12, 2008 at 2:50pm — 5 Comments

Hmmmm...

Isn't Job Board Experts an oxymoron?

Added by Steve Levy on September 12, 2008 at 12:16pm — 2 Comments

Any online VMS for contractor jobs?

Does anyone know of any online VMSequivalent to a BountyJobs.com that handles contractor jobs, specifically IT oriented roles?

Added by Richard Atkind on September 12, 2008 at 11:50am — 2 Comments

London Based Recruiter - Where to Post and What Search Firm to call

Does anyone have any suggestions on search firms based in London that would be great for a search for a London based recruiter with international experience?

Also - any suggestions on where to post this type of role?

Thanks.

Added by Heather Mullally Joines on September 12, 2008 at 9:45am — 1 Comment

marketing recruiters in the San Diego area

Hi,
anyone out there focus on marketing (market research) positions in the San Diego area?

I know a marketing expert relocating to the San Diego area and may be looking for a headhunter that works in that niche.

Added by Kalch on September 12, 2008 at 9:19am — No Comments

again - biotech/pharma headhunters out there

Hi,
I am a sole practioner that has specialized solely in the biopharma industries for the past 10 years, and am looking to network with others in this niche.

Who's out there?

Added by Kalch on September 12, 2008 at 9:17am — No Comments

Looking for a Product Manager in Seattle

Hey there,

I am looking for a product manager in the Seattle area that has drm experience or conditonal access software experience. If you know of anyone I would love the referral. They can reach me at
kim@therivergroupinc.com

Thanks!!
Kim

Added by Kim Monmonier on September 12, 2008 at 9:03am — 1 Comment

Changing workplace attitudes? I'll say!

Employee attitudes always change and evolve, but typically it lines up with the direction of upper management or as specific managers and/or co-workers come and go. However I had a unique (if not bizarre) view into the IT marketplace thanks to a friend of mine recently.

At lunch last week he had just announced his imminent departure from his fortune 500 employer as they were going through some “downsizing”. As everyone began to pass along their sympathies he said (and I quote) “I’m… Continue

Added by bill martineau on September 12, 2008 at 8:25am — 1 Comment