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January 28, 2009

Claudia's Wednesday Wisdom

This week Claudia kicks off the conversation with her list of five things that "Worried but Planning" should do in the uncertain times many recruiting managers are faced with.

What would you add to the list? What's a Recruiter to Do?

Happy Wednesday, people!… Continue

Added by Amitai Givertz on January 28, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Tree-hugger, bleeding heart, idealist...call me what you like, I just prefer to do the right thing.

I feel the need to start this post by stating the blatantly obvious. Times are tough. More people are unwillingly out of work than there have been in a long time. Houses aren't selling. Major corporations in numerous industries are laying off workers by the thousands. Some people find it easy to lose hope.

I would prefer not to.

I stated in an earlier post that recruiters need to think about the candidate experience, but I am driven to take that a step further today. How… Continue

Added by Gino Conti on January 28, 2009 at 4:40pm — 2 Comments

Web Applications Programmer - Miami, FL

Hi ,

Kindly forward any of your consultants who are a match to this job description. This requirement is for my preferred vendor.

Position: Web Applications Programmer

Location: Miami, FL

Duration: 12 months

Education: Associate Degree in a technically related field

Rate: Open

Description:

Web Application Programmer.

Development Support.

Java programming language and associated integrated development… Continue

Added by RT on January 28, 2009 at 4:25pm — No Comments

Decaf gets a pink slip, employees follow

First decaf, now employees... is Starbucks becoming a company of has beans?

Added by Steve Levy on January 28, 2009 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Rookie Recruiter

10 months into the game.
Had been seeing the ball pretty well until the September economic crash.
Learning how to think more strategically and trying to use my common sense to advance.
Maximizing my time by expanding the network and making contacts.
My 3P mantra. Patient, Productive (everyday) = Profitable.

Added by James Levin on January 28, 2009 at 2:19pm — 1 Comment

Circumventing Gatekeepers Using Documented Voicemail System Features.

Voicemail Surfing: Circumventing Gatekeepers Using Documented Voicemail System Features.

Having trouble with gatekeepers? Do you need to speak to someone directly and keep getting the nth degree from the company receptionist or their administrative assistant?

I have read many articles with suggestions to resolve this problem. They usually involve rusing (aka lying), calling after hours and leaving a message for the person you need to speak to (wouldn’t you rather speak to… Continue

Added by Gregory Pankow on January 28, 2009 at 2:16pm — 4 Comments

NLRT at NAER in Chicago on April 23

Hello everyone!!

The Next Level Recruiting Training Team will be in Chicago on April 23 for our one-day NAER "Next Level Practices for Next Level Search Professionals" Forum. Our Early Bird pricing expires at the end of this week and this one-day seminar is a great way for you to see the Next Level Recruiting Training team in person and to leave the… Continue

Added by Jeff Kaye on January 28, 2009 at 11:26am — No Comments

End-to-End Business Scenario Test Execution Lead

Minimal Education Requirements:

-Bachelors Degree required - preferably in Computer Science, Mathematics or Electrical Engineering

Qualification Rating:

Bachelor"s Degree *Yes

ISO Experience * 10+ Yrs.

Microsoft Office * 10+ Yrs.

Microsoft Powerpoint * 10+ Yrs.

Ms Project * 10+ Yrs.

Duties:

Lead the execution of the end-to-end business scenario testing for a large scale business transformation program with significant IT components,… Continue

Added by Radhika on January 28, 2009 at 10:13am — No Comments

a helpful image ( for me at least)

what I was thinking about just now:

I remember the wonderful image in my brain of a table at my client covered with checks made out to my agency and the only thing missing was a signature on those checks and the only way to get that signature was by finding the right person who was qualified and in a position to say yes, I accept the offer with your client. It was a motivating image. I always imagined a big table.

Jerry, How would you obamicon that one.

Added by Slouch on January 28, 2009 at 10:00am — 3 Comments

What's a Recruiter to Do?

Dear Claudia,

Our company is downsizing like a lot of companies right now, and I’ve recently had to lay off some of my recruiters. What can I do to keep the remaining members of my team busy and motivated until things start picking up again?

Planning but Worried

Dear PBW,

I love that you’ve even asked this question, because it says that you're a good boss; don’t stop there, though. Expand your horizon to the bigger picture, because we both know… Continue

Added by Claudia Faust on January 28, 2009 at 7:00am — No Comments

Easy come easy go

Sorry, we can't sell to you right now, we're in the middle of designing our new advertising campaign.

I telephoned to speak with a person who had attended a seminar I gave in Cairns (Great Barrier Reef - for those readers not familiar with Australia's north-eastern coast). This person worked for Quicksilver, the high speed catamaran that travels out to the islands. The individual who answered my call promptly informed me, "No, she quit two weeks ago."

"May I… Continue

Added by Ric Willmot on January 28, 2009 at 6:00am — No Comments

January 27, 2009

Tutorial Tuesday with Glen Cathey

For the advanced student of Boolean and the novice alike, this week Glen explains how to develop a search string strategy that will take you from "cherry picking" candidates to avoiding "false positives." Some nifty little rules with examples to play with.

Reminiscent of Shakespeare me thinks: To be OR NOT to be? That is the question...

How to use… Continue

Added by Amitai Givertz on January 27, 2009 at 11:30pm — No Comments

Free Donuts Anyone?

The secret to job security is free donuts. Don’t believe me? When layoffs are looming, just bring in donuts. Co-workers will sing and praise your name and management always struggles to layoff those who lift the spirits of others.

I’ve worked with some real crabby people too, especially on Monday mornings. But, when there is “free food”, these grouchy workers are temporarily on cloud nine. Give anything away for free, nobody complains. It's that simple.

Over the last week,… Continue

Added by Michael Glenn on January 27, 2009 at 10:41pm — 1 Comment

I Need a Raise

Well while most people would be happy with a job in this tight market we actually had a very surprising call last week from a former candidate. We had expected the typical conversation asking how the market was for their skills or discussing how their trying to get ahead of the curve as their company was about to let some people go, but no bizarrely enough they wanted us to help them ask their boss for a raise.

Wow! A raise……In the instant clutter that was my brain my… Continue

Added by bill martineau on January 27, 2009 at 5:39pm — No Comments

Becoming your social network

Our work shows how humans, like ants, may assemble themselves into a 'super-organism' with rules governing the assembly, rules that we carry with us deep in our genes.

Nicholas Christakis has studied the effects of social networks on people's health— specifically, how ill health, disability, health behavior, health care, and death in one person can influence the same phenomena in others in a person’s social… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on January 27, 2009 at 5:12pm — No Comments

SAP E-Recruiting Consultant/Analyst required ... !

Hi,

Please forward any of your consultants who fits the bill. This requirement is with my Direct Vendor to the Client.

Position: SAP E-Recruiting Consultant/Analyst

Location: Miami, FL

Duration: 3 months with extension

Rate: Open

Responsibilities

•Ensure each functional area's incorporated in the best practice design

•Work with HR Leadership to obtain sign-off for HR process design and policies and procedures by… Continue

Added by RT on January 27, 2009 at 4:44pm — No Comments

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I see it in the slumping gaits of commuters.

I see it in the desperate eyes of recruiters.

I see it in the headlines about thousand dollar trash cans.

I do not fear because I walk tall, I am confident, and I do not read the news.

I Sudoku.

I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship. ~Louisa May Alcott

Truthfully I… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on January 27, 2009 at 3:44pm — 4 Comments

The Tone Deaf Candidate

It used to be called ‘optics’ but cleaver journalists have coined a new term—‘tone deaf’. It’s the descriptor used when, say, a company takes bailout money and buys a $50M jet. It’s the description of someone whose champagne tastes are out of step with our national beer budget.

Don't find yourself the ‘tone deaf’ candidate.

If you haven’t been in the job market for some time, you’ll be well advised to get current on the trends in compensation. Don’t find yourself… Continue

Added by Vikki Pachera on January 27, 2009 at 2:38pm — No Comments

Finding Top-Tier Talent in a Turbulent Economy

Find Exceptional Candidates at MBA Focus

Finding talent in this turbulent economy is not an issue. Finding top-tier talent is. MBA Focus is your top-tier hiring solution. Using online resume books and job boards from more than 60 of the world's top MBA programs, is a quick and easy way to find the elite business talent your company needs.

Looking for Experienced Professionals?

MBA Focus has over 19,000 experienced professionals actively and passively seeking jobs. These… Continue

Added by Ryan Pratt on January 27, 2009 at 1:55pm — No Comments

Why Hire MBA Alums?

- More experienced
- More diverse
- More knowledgeable
- More skilled
- More innovative
- More productive
- More creative
- Better decision makers
- Better leadership skills
- Better interpersonal skills

Added by Ryan Pratt on January 27, 2009 at 1:54pm — No Comments