January 2009 Blog Posts (361)

This was my first ever blog post

On November 16, 2004, I wrote ERE's first blog post. I remember Manaster calling and asking me if I wanted to have a blog on ERE. I had been a rabid discussionnaire since the beginning and was never at a loss for words so I agreed.

Just so you can see how far I've come - or possibly regressed - here's my virginal post...

The Case for Character

Sometimes I think there are really only two questions that recruiters need to ask - sorry… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on January 29, 2009 at 4:20pm — 12 Comments

50 Top B-Schools Together in One Place

Post Jobs to the New & Improved Wharton, Kellogg, Chicago, Stanford, Michigan and Columbia Job Boards at Once

Wharton, Kellogg, Chicago, Stanford, Michigan, Columbia and 50+ other schools have just unveiled a new feature for their MBA job boards called MultiPost, powered by MBA Focus™, that will immediately advance the way recruiters find candidates and fill jobs.

What is MultiPost?

This new service… Continue

Added by Ryan Pratt on January 29, 2009 at 3:41pm — No Comments

Finding contract recruiting positions

I have over 12 years of recruiting/staffing experience and am looking to move into a contracted recruiter position that I can do from my home office. Does anyone have any advice on how to go about getting started?

Added by Diana Petelle on January 29, 2009 at 3:15pm — 1 Comment

Applications Architect/ERP Portal Developer needed

Hi Partners,

We have an urgent requirement to be filled out for the following position. Kindly forward any of your consultants who fit the bill.

Position: Applications Architect/ERP Portal Developer

Location: Miami, FL

Duration: 3 months with extensions

Description

Work closely with Basis lead to design and support the SAP ERP landscape.

Collaborate with M-DCPS IT to ensure seamless integration with the existing enterprise portal… Continue

Added by RT on January 29, 2009 at 2:19pm — No Comments

These days every candidate counts! Recruiters have to react fast if suitable candidates apply for a job. softgarden now provides a newsfeed module to show information about the entire recruitment pro…

These days every candidate counts! Recruiters have to react fast if suitable candidates apply for a job. softgarden now provides a newsfeed module to show information about the entire recruitment process quick an easy at the main page of taloom. Intelligent linkage within the newsfeed optimizes the usability and accessibility of relevant hiring information!

taloom newsfeed e.g. shows information about

* new relevant… Continue

Added by Dominik Faber on January 29, 2009 at 1:56pm — No Comments

Web Applications Programmer needed urgently

Hi Partners,

We have an urgent requirement to be filled out for the following position. Kindly forward any of your consultants who fit the bill

Position: Web Applications Programmer

Location: Miami, FL

Duration: 12 months

Education: Associate degree in a technically related field

Description:

Web Application Programmer.

Development Support.

Java programming language and associated integrated development tools. -… Continue

Added by RT on January 29, 2009 at 12:52pm — No Comments

h1 transfers

[ Draft ]

Added by asha on January 29, 2009 at 11:40am — No Comments

And they still want guaranteed bonuses

I had lunch with a friend this past Monday. He's simply one of the best software developers I ever met and he credits me with saving his life - back during the summer of 2001, I recruited him to a software company I was helping to build and it was down to me and eSpeed. Being quietly persuasive must have helped because the eSpeed offer was for more money.

A few months later, many at eSpeed were murdered on 9/11 at… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on January 29, 2009 at 11:20am — 5 Comments

Looking for PDMS ADMINISTRATOR

PDMS ADMINISTRATOR

Location: Connecticut

Duration: 6 months

Job description:

I am currently in need of a PDMS Catalogue & Specification Administrator (Piping ) for a 6 month contract in CT! Our client does NOT need a PDMS Designer or engineer, but PDMS Administrator with the specific PDMS version of "catalogue & specifications" also known as PDMS 12.0 or (Aveva PDMS 12.0 ) as well as a and oil/ power/ gas/ energy background. This package is used for… Continue

Added by fccc on January 29, 2009 at 10:14am — No Comments

Corporate Recruiting VS. Agency Recruiting

Over the last 5 years, I have worked in the Agency/Executive Recruiting Space. I have several contacts who are on the corporate and Agency side. According to my sources, there is more opportunity on the Corporate side. My question to my fellow recruiters, when is it a good time to explore the corporate side?

Added by Phil Chernesky on January 29, 2009 at 9:58am — 3 Comments

Strategic planning

teamwork. key word of the day - week - month -year.
as the economy freaks out even more, i find the significance of working together to have more value than not.
i'm always looking for guidance, advice and a meaningful way to collaborate ideas. how about you?
thoughts?

Added by James Levin on January 29, 2009 at 8:28am — 5 Comments

Gatekeeper as Friend

Did you all see Greg Pankow's article yesterday (1/28) here on ERE about using VoiceMail systems to get directly to the person(s) you want to talk with without having to talk to the Gatekeeper? It's terrific and you can find the step-by-step instructions here.

But what happens when you don't mind talking to the Gatekeeper - the Gatekeeper as friend - and all you want to know is who are all the… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on January 29, 2009 at 8:00am — 2 Comments

Millions of Jobs to be "Created," Will We Get To Help?

I keep hearing that the current Obama administration is claiming they will create up to 3 million jobs within the next year or two. My question is, “how much of that pie can we expect to serve?”

If it’s mostly government jobs that are created, then we might miss out. If it’s private sector jobs that are created, then we could be in for a wild ride. I’m curious what others think? Which direction do you think this is headed and will we have the opportunity to be a part of… Continue

Added by Kevin Panet on January 29, 2009 at 4:15am — 2 Comments

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