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Keeping yourself in the mix, staying afloat.

Well as we get closer to the end of the year we tend to look back over our shoulders and see what kind of tracks we have left throughout the year. I look over my shoulder and I am able to see that I have not to big of an imprint this year. Its been a transitional year as I have moved into a company that has been doing pretty average in sales. I have also found that I keep pretty busy but would it be busy enough if it were my own company? To be perfectly honest probably not, but I am earning my… Continue

Added by Mario Rodriguez on September 23, 2008 at 1:46pm — No Comments

Growing Legal Search Firm Looking to add two search consultants

The Advocates is a search firm specializing in the legal field. Our clients are primarily law firms and corporate legal department for whom we source lateral attorneys at all levels. We are growing and looking add one recruiter in Denver, Colorado and are looking to open a California office, preferably in So California. This is a very high end opportunity in terms of the types of positions we fill for our clients and the pay packages we negotiate (low to mid six figures). We need at least a… Continue

Added by Marcus Ollig on September 23, 2008 at 1:37pm — No Comments

Owens Corning - An Innovation nGen for HR

Workforce Management recently highlighted the HR function at Owens Corning.

Here are my thoughts:
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Added by Katie Tierney on September 23, 2008 at 1:28pm — No Comments

72 percent of Employers Are Not Helping Alleviate the High Cost of Commuting to Work According to Beyond.com Survey

Employers risk losing key employees as gas prices remain a top concern

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – September 23, 2008 – Beyond.com, Inc., the world’s largest network of niche career communities, polled members across its network of thousands of sites to learn what employers are doing to help workers cope with the high gas prices affecting their daily commutes. More than 7,000 Beyond.com Network visitors responded to the question:

“What is your employer doing to help with the… Continue

Added by David Fretwell on September 23, 2008 at 1:19pm — No Comments

What does a company need to know to compete well for talent?

SystematicHR has some interesting things to say today about the disconnect between business leadership and HR analytics, and we've taken the conversation further on the Improved Experience blog. From my perspective, data collection without leadership first is a first class waste of time.

Jump into the conversation and tell me what you… Continue

Added by Claudia Faust on September 23, 2008 at 12:09pm — 1 Comment

Recruiter Needed

I have recently joined this site. I am the Director of Recruiting for a consulting firm in Central Jersey. I am looking to add to my staff and wanted to find out if anyone knows of any recruiters looking for a full time job opportunity. I am looking for a Junior to Mid-level person. Can anyone help?

Added by Stacey on September 23, 2008 at 12:01pm — 4 Comments

David Perry, Chutzpadik Recruiter

You can run but you can't hide when Perry's on the prowl.

David Perry - The Recruiting Animal Show

According to Sarah Needleman of The Wall Street Journal, David Perry is a rogue recruiter.

I can't see why. Just… Continue

Added by Recruiting Animal on September 23, 2008 at 10:13am — 6 Comments

Sourcing Groups

You’re invited to join the MagicMethod Telephone Names Sourcing group here on RecruitingBlogs to learn more about telephone sourcing.

Also, you might consider joining a couple Yahoo sourcing groups that some of you might enjoy – they are:

Sourcers Guild Established 2007

Sourcers… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on September 23, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Suprised there's been no mention of our economic meltdown here.....

I'm no financial expert. Perhaps now would be a good time to be one.....or perhaps the worst time. I don't know. I'm having a hard time understanding what is really going on in the economy beyond the headlines. And I do understand the headlines!

I am sure however that we are heading into one of the darkest economic times in our history - and clearly the darkest of my own lifetime. You do realize our economy was on the brink of collapse last week, don't you? Collapse!

We've… Continue

Added by Jerry Albright on September 23, 2008 at 10:00am — 11 Comments

Test Systems Design Engineer

Title: Test Systems Design Engineer

Req. No: xxx

Type: Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Location: Phoenix, AZ

Position Description:

Tandel Systems is working with our clients to perform the engineering required to meet their outsourced special test equipment needs.

All applicants must have been exposed to full product life-cycle development and minimum 6 years of experience in electrical design and test. The ideal candidate would have a solid working… Continue

Added by Austin Dillon on September 23, 2008 at 9:58am — No Comments

Unfair Advantage

In today's job search, the name of the game today is to get noticed...and 97% of the resumes out there don't do a very good job at getting noticed. Guess what happens if you are one of the 97%? That's right, no interview, no callback, no chance at the job you applied for.

Online resume submission, and HR Databases have made it so easy, yet at the same time, more difficult to get interviews. Easy as a click of a mouse, yet why is it all of a sudden so difficult to stand… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 23, 2008 at 9:01am — No Comments

Graduate Recruiting Tip: Build a Top Rate Careers Site

You never have a second chance to create a good first impression.

Students are busy. They love the Internet. They will visit your website. So please, make sure you put your best foot forward and make your graduate site your most successful recruitment tool.

In many cases, the first time a potential employee is exposed to your company is through your web site. Your best candidates come though this channel, so its creation and maintenance deserve your utmost… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 23, 2008 at 8:52am — No Comments

Can a Minor Help Your Major in College?

Some colleges and universities offer and promote minors to college students as a way to round out their college education and gain more marketable job skills. College students on campuses without minors might pick up double majors or in rare cases, a triple major.

College minors offer a secondary area of study and could be a real asset to a college graduate if the minor enhances or broadens their knowledge in a complementary field. In an article for the NY Times, Joe Cuseo, author of… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on September 23, 2008 at 8:44am — No Comments

Phone Sourcing Class is Today!

As many of you heard I was out of power/out of touch all last week - I wrote something about the interesting experience here.

We're back in business and today will see the regularly scheduled Tuesday MagicMethod Phone Sourcing Classroom Chat over on the MagicMethod network at noon (EST) here. See you in class!

Maureen Sharib

Telephone Names Sourcer/MagicMethod… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on September 23, 2008 at 8:24am — No Comments

Looking for Franchise for Software Product in Recruitment industry

Hi All,

I have an opportunity with one of the growing company who is looking for Franchise for there online softare product.

This is golden opportunity to start your own business.

They have one of the best deal in the industry.

Note: this is not multilevel marketing or anyother marketing concepts. Thsi is pure business wich requires some investment and sales skills.

Anyone interested can contact me on my id… Continue

Added by Bipin Patel on September 23, 2008 at 7:15am — No Comments

Future Career Network up and running

How would you like another LinkedIn, Ecademy, Xing etc with the interaction of "Want to be a Big Biller?" or RecruitingBlogs.com?

Well, Future Career Network has launched for professionals interested in building a social network which could, through its open approach, help individuals climb the job ladder. Its more Gen X and Gen Y… Continue

Added by Gavin Chase on September 23, 2008 at 6:03am — No Comments

Your personal GPS...

so as i sat, surrounded by the most creative genius i have ever met... i felt my vocal chords freeze... as the overwhelming sensation of energy free flowed all around me... the loud one.. yes, me... unable to speak as i absorbed the thoughts and mentalities of some of the most successful people i have ever met...

as the day continued, the ongoing jokes of "gps systems" seemed to drive laughter as one of the funniest gals entertained with her take on the new trend found in everyone's… Continue

Added by Laurie Hardy on September 22, 2008 at 10:51pm — 1 Comment

Free Webinar: Using Cell Phone Text Messaging To Recruit College Students

As posted on the MN Headhunter blog:

Steven Rothberg of CollegeRecruiter.com is doing a free webinar this Thursday (Sept 25, 2008) from 1 pm – 2 pm (CT):

Best Practices for Using Cell Phone Text Messaging to Recruit College Students (Click the link…

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Added by Paul DeBettignies on September 22, 2008 at 8:21pm — No Comments

Video compilation from Recruitfest!

Click the link below to view a video compilation of clips I took from my FlipVideo while at Recruitfest!

The video includes clips from the drum circle, Friday evening and even a little magic:

http://www.vipepower.com/Company/6AQWP83FDDES

Again, thanks Jason for hosting such a wonderful, creative and productive event. I can't wait for the next one!

Added by Adam Peterson on September 22, 2008 at 7:30pm — 8 Comments

Vipe Demonstrates First Video Management Business Solution for Recruiting/Staffing Organizations

I am proud to announce the official release of Vipe Recruiting 1.0, the first and flagship solution of Vipe's video suite of services aimed at automating and managing video communications throughout the workplace.

Video communications misuse in recruiting and hiring is a controversial topic as technology advances and individual rights sometimes collide.

Vipe Recruiting 1.0 is a complete business solution that combines a best practices model for hiring and recruitment, with… Continue

Added by Adam Peterson on September 22, 2008 at 7:19pm — No Comments