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11 Ways You Create Your Own Recession [Great article]

11 Ways You Create Your Own Recession

by Stephen Martile

The media seems to be hypnotized with a recession (if that’s what you want to call it). The media is just killing the minds of the masses and it’s gone too far.

You see, there have been many big ideas out there, except there is one problem. The big ideas are in the wrong direction - the ideas are on big debt instead of earning big money.

I have a close friend of mine tell me that the sky is… Continue

Added by Leslie Lopez on January 2, 2009 at 2:56pm — 5 Comments

Recruiters - If you are looking for a Jobs Social Network to post your open reqs by Niche

We recently launched a "Jobs Social Network" for jobseekers in niche areas. Obviously it doesn't work without employers and recruiters.

You are welcome to join us at NicheBoard.com and post your open reqs or jobs in the niche group forums.

We have a job site network NicheJobs.com that has been in business since 1998.

Added by Suresh on January 2, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Making a 2009 Networking goal is MAGIC!

I have always loved to network. Yes, it is in my blood somehow. But sometimes even I have to push myself to go to more events.

Last year I made a very mild goal of attending a minimum of two networking events every month. Within 4 months, I had attended enough events to cover my “quota” for the rest of the year.

The thing about going to networking events is that they are magic!

Do you remember when you were a small child and the excitement you felt about your… Continue

Added by Valerie Gonyea on January 2, 2009 at 12:13pm — 4 Comments

Thank You!

The first post of 2009…

To those of you who Look, See and Tell The Truth...Thank You.

Regardless of what your "job" is, if you are personally or professionally involved in the work of:

* building and supporting healthy, sustainable communities and organizations

* removing barriers to diversity

* challenging assumptions

* health, wellness, spirituality, awareness

* breaking stereotypes

* speaking the truth

* rejecting status… Continue

Added by Joe Gerstandt on January 2, 2009 at 11:37am — 3 Comments

A way to search for alumni groups on LinkedIn and Yahoo Groups

I set up a way to search LinkedIn and Yahoo groups for school and company alumni groups. I will be adding other sources of groups in the near future.

http://web.me.com/hydra9/Site_5/Blog/Entries/2009/1/2_Searching_for_alumni_groups.html

Alumni groups either for companies or schools is a great place to find possible candidates or to post jobs often at no cost.

Many allow recruiters to join even if they did not attend the school or work at the company but check… Continue

Added by Marcus Ronaldi on January 2, 2009 at 11:22am — No Comments

Why I am smart recruiter

I am a smart recruiter, because I have a capacity to source candidate in very tough skills and placed them. Having capacity to make good relation with Client and Consultant.

Added by Sudip on January 2, 2009 at 11:15am — No Comments

The Client Side - Hoping for a January bounce

Since my business is focused on the Client Side of permanent placement recruiting, I thought it would be valuable to share what we're experiencing on this end on a regular basis. So here goes...

The last half of December is typically very slow and this year it was the same as it has been in the past, thankfully. To the contrary, the September - October - November period was not even close to anything we had seen in the past. During that period the level of fear that clients… Continue

Added by Todd Kmiec on January 2, 2009 at 9:50am — 1 Comment

Happy New Year - Welcome 2009 - What are your goals for this year?

I don't know about you, but I've been looking forward to 2009 for the last few months. I'm always excited entering a New Year - it's like starting all over again in many ways, which makes this year even more highly anticipated. Since my birthday falls in early January (the 5th), I am full year older at the start of every New Year.

At the start of the every new year I reflect…

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Added by Heather Gardner on January 1, 2009 at 11:38pm — 1 Comment

2009 Hiring Predictions

Most employers expect to make no major hiring changes next year, and those who do are taking it slow. However, companies are looking at ways to make business operations easier and more cost-effective.

CareerBuilder recently released the results of its latest survey, 2009 Job Forecast, conducted by Harris Interactive. The survey, completed from November 12 to December 1, asked 3,259 hiring managers and human resource professionals in private sector companies about next year’s… Continue

Added by Joel Cheesman on January 1, 2009 at 10:01pm — No Comments

Happy 2009!

Happy New Year!

Wishing the best to you and yours for 2009!

Added by Marina Hartung on January 1, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Health-related Directories

Browse all sorts of health related directories here.

Did you know that some online directories will "give it all up" when you just put in ONE letter of a person's name? Go here and put "a" into the name box. Watch what happens! Amazing,… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on January 1, 2009 at 11:38am — No Comments

2009 -Your Time To Shine

Reproduced from Fordyce Letter Network blog on New Years Day.

There I was sitting on an airplane the eve before New Years Eve recovering from a 5 day party extravaganza in CABO wondering what I was going to do with myself for the next four hours. I didn't want to drink, I didn't want to talk, I didn't want to read, I couldn't sleep and I didn't have my computer, BUT.....I had my handy dandy I-Phone. Then it hit me....."this is a perfect… Continue

Added by Margaret Graziano on January 1, 2009 at 8:00am — 4 Comments

December 31, 2008

Claudia's Wednesday Wisdom
This week Claudia reminds us why she is so good at helping recruiters who have seemingly intractable problems with candidates, hiring managers, other recruiters, personal hygiene, and so on.

Claudia's general approach to solving problems? Common sense, good manners, a sense of humor and a few choice questions. And once again in this week's post:
I Forget

Added by Amitai Givertz on December 31, 2008 at 11:30pm — No Comments

What makes me a Smart Recruiter

These are the TOP 5 Things That Makes Someone a Smart Recruiter:

1. Stay Positive! -Don't let people or things throughout the day bring you down whether it's people you work with, friends or family members or a candidate or client that is obviously not having a good day. Don't let these things affect your mindset. Just think YES I CAN!

2. Knowledge is Power!-Have you ever heard of the phrase the more you know the more you grow. It's the same with recruiting. Read helpful… Continue

Added by Mindy Outzen on December 31, 2008 at 6:29pm — 1 Comment

Beginning a New Year

As we all know, 2009 will not be any better than 2008 when it comes to securing employment. I have decided to try to broaden my networking efforts by joining this forum and sharing my successes and near misses. Hopefully, I will be able to pass on employment opportunities that were not a good fit for me but might be just what someone else has been searching for. In my 20 plus years of HR experience I have been responsible for recruiting, HRIS, performance management, and compensation both in a… Continue

Added by Bernie on December 31, 2008 at 4:23pm — No Comments

Happy New Year - from the "RaisingFive Family Dance Troupe"

It's the last day of the year (as well as my 11 year old's birthday). So, I thought I'd give you a peek in to the secret lives of the Smith family...my family.

We had a different twist this Christmas to the family get-together at my in-law's house.

Each family was forewarned: "Be prepared to do a skit - sing a song - anything to make us laugh."

Well, we're certainly not short on crazy at my house, seeing how we're in the process… Continue

Added by Dennis Smith on December 31, 2008 at 3:57pm — 2 Comments

Ami G. on Wednesday: Recruiters get paid easy money. Why not you?

Infomercials that offer get rich schemes are nothing new. From no-money down real estate to getting rich off tiny little classifieds it is inspiring to see quadriplegic ex-truck drivers bringing home gobs of cash and everyday housewives sporting boob jobs in the Bahamas.

For sure, the economically challenged and/or recently unemployed may be tempted to buy the turn-key this and the fool-proof that.… Continue

Added by Amitai Givertz on December 31, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments

***RAINFOREST BOTANICALS HEALING OURSELVES, HEALING OUR EARTH ...

Hello Friends,

The Amazon Rainforest has been called the greatest celebration of life on earth.

Hundreds of miles from civilization’s pollution, the forest thrives with more than 200,000 botanical species. “The diversity of plant species in the Amazon rainforest is the highest on earth. To date, some 438,000 species of plants of economic and social interest have been registered in the region, and many more have yet to be catalogued or even discovered.”

*Rainforests… Continue

Added by Anthony San Filippo on December 31, 2008 at 2:58pm — No Comments

New Year’s Resolutions – and 2008 in retrospect…

I’ve always felt a bit as though a New Year’s resolution was contradictory to my practice of setting progressive goals…

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Added by Becky Metcalf on December 31, 2008 at 12:59pm — 2 Comments

Chad gets some NBC Nightly News

- Click here for the video -

Earlier this month I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Ron Mott, Terry Pickard and Dwayne the cool camera guy (from NBC) while showing them around Fort Benning, GA. They were able to film an extensive physical training (PT) session and even made it to the… Continue

Added by Chad Sowash on December 31, 2008 at 12:01pm — 5 Comments