May 2008 Blog Posts (215)

Hire the "Right" Employees and Cut the Baggage

Have you ever noticed the only planes you read about in the paper are the ones that

crash?

This is similar to when your company loses a client. Think back on an occasion when a

long-standing client went with a competitor because of one bad experience. You might

have given them 98-percent customer satisfaction, but that 2 percent made the headlines

and grabbed their attention.

How do we avoid such occurrences?

Employ the right staff, that’s… Continue

Added by James Carchidi on May 15, 2008 at 8:21am — No Comments

May 15, 2008

Bill Vick's XtremeRecruiting.tv

Featuring Dave Staats, Headhunter, Flamethrower, Judge and Jury...

The XtremeRecruiting.tv group continues be the fastest growing group on the site! Bearing in mind that members can answer our weekly question and win Bill Vick's e-book Big Biller loaded on an iPod, you should invite your friends to join too.

New Format!

We're trying something new. Our video clip is going to be a teaser that sets up the question with… Continue

Added by Amitai Givertz on May 15, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Kennedy Conference "Takeaway" thoughts... What is the COST of UNFILLED POSITIONS?

One of the speakers today is head of worldwide recruiting for an international company that makes sports apparel and shoes... based in WA...

His talk included a MAJOR takeaway that external and internal recruiters alike would be advised to remember.

The cost of NOT FILLING the position, may be WAY MORE than the cost of using their internal or external recruiters.

Especially in leadership and sales positions, there is a time / revenue / bottom line cost to… Continue

Added by Michael Saulnier on May 14, 2008 at 7:24pm — 2 Comments

Business in a shifting market......

As a Realtor, I dont have to tell anyone the toils and tribulations of the housing market, it's all over the news and media. I talk with other Realtors that are quitting everyday because the"market" is bad. I say, it's not. A business is what you make it!!! Being a Realtor, just because you have a real estate license, doesnt mean people hunt you down to sell or find them a home for them to buy. This business like any other is what you make it, if you are honest and work hard, it will come. We… Continue

Added by Michael Creighton on May 14, 2008 at 4:40pm — No Comments

Jason Alba With Minnesota Recruiters At JobDig

40+ Recruiters and HR professionals attended the Minnesota Recruiters April 28th event with Jason Alba of JibberJobber.com hosted by JobDig.

Click Jason Alba With Minnesota Recruiters At JobDig for information on the event with a few…

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Added by Paul DeBettignies on May 14, 2008 at 4:23pm — No Comments

Contract Recruiter Rates

Does anyone know what the going rate for contract recruiter's is right now?

Added by Jennifer Michael on May 14, 2008 at 3:44pm — 3 Comments

A little help for a friend

Hi All!

I have a friend here in Ohio who is a SQL and Database Manager for the VA for over 11 years. He is looking for some additional income and is looking for some IT work that he can do remotely. I can send his resume to anyone interested, but he is not looking to leave the VA, he is looking for contract work.

Thanks!
Amie

Added by Amie Ernst on May 14, 2008 at 2:35pm — No Comments

Data Mining companies

Hi - this is my 1st post - hope I did this correctly.
I'm loooking for names of Data Mining companies for recruiting purposes. Any help appreciated.

Chris

Added by Chris Martel on May 14, 2008 at 11:14am — No Comments

How Netfix Keeps Talent

A good little article to perhaps share with clients.

Some key points

PAY LAVISHLY Higher-than-average salaries—and tying bonuses and raises to the market, not a pool—can make stars less likely to bolt. Money is no object in hiring.

LET THEM GO Don't give B performers a middling raise. Give them a decent chunk of cash and show them the door. And don’t surprise them. The laid-off leave with their dignity.…

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Added by Anthony J. Meaney on May 14, 2008 at 10:35am — No Comments

How to De-clutter your desk

My desk tends to have a lot of strange stuff on it because I don't deal with paper or file folders at all if I can help it.

However we all need help keeping our desk organized and this posting has some good tips:

12 Tips for an organized desk

Bonus related article:

Inbox Zero (how to control your email inbox)

Added by Anthony J. Meaney on May 14, 2008 at 9:37am — No Comments

May 14, 2008

Claudia’s Wednesday Wisdom

Claudia Faust advises on tricky situations, answers members' questions...

This week Claudia has some "playground counselling" for "Snooping Around" who asks:

I have started to practice flipping and x-raying sites. I am finding some really good stuff out there, but here is my problem: by mining deeply, I am getting to directories and files (especially Excel and Word documents) that are clearly not posted for public access. So my…

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Added by Amitai Givertz on May 14, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

Wednesday Wisdom: Digital Rusing

Dear Claudia,

I have started to practice flipping and x-raying sites. I am finding some really good stuff out there, but here is my problem: by mining deeply, I am getting to directories and files (especially Excel and Word documents) that are clearly not posted for public access. So my question is, should I be feeling guilty about using this information?

Snooping Around

Dear Snooping,

I love this question, because it shows two things: first,… Continue

Added by Claudia Faust on May 14, 2008 at 3:00am — 9 Comments

For Business Travelers - www.onebag.com

Here's a handy little site for those of us that travel a lot or a little:

http://www.onebag.com/

If you travel at all on business, this is a great resource to check out.

Need to pick a good quality travel bag?
Want to know what the YKK letters stand for on a zipper?
Need some strategy on packing clothes? Liquids?
Making a checklist?
Is it prohibited on a plane?

Here you go.

Added by Steve Cherry on May 13, 2008 at 7:01pm — No Comments

job widgets

I started a list of job widgets but have relatively few. Can anyone point me to some others?

Added by Eric Shannon on May 13, 2008 at 6:53pm — No Comments

recruiting is like breathing........

so, i was talking to a co-worker today regarding recruiting not being a spectator sport and i remembered something from the ere event last october in washington, d.c. coach jim larranaga of george mason university was talking about the importance of recruiting and… Continue

Added by Recruiterdude on May 13, 2008 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Talent Hook?

Hello,

I am considering subscribing to Talent Hook and wonder if any of you would share your experiences with me who have used, or currently use, this tool. Have you found it valuable on an ongoing basis? Any gripes or problems? Is their customer service as good and as accessible as they claim? Are there other similar tools out there that you feel are better or comparable?

Thank you for your input!

Annette Davis

Added by Annette Davis on May 13, 2008 at 2:19pm — 3 Comments

Looking for Websphere Application and Unix Administration

Hi,

Senior Websphere / UNIX Administrator

Min Exp 10 Years.

NYC, 6 Months +

Need to go for face to face after a telephonic interview

Need to be very skilled with Websphere Application and Unix Administration.

Company is looking for an experienced Senior Application Administrator.

This position is part of a team which architects and implements web application and web hosting solutions for our multiple… Continue

Added by Ruchika on May 13, 2008 at 1:43pm — No Comments

LIES PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES USE ON THEIR RESUMES

While honesty is indeed the best policy, too many prospective employees tend to stretch the truth-- or not use the truth at all-- when they are making their resumes. If you are an employer, it can be beneficial for you to know about the most common lies you may find on a resume. If you are in the position of looking for a job, it is in everyone's best interest if you are factual and honest. No one wants to hire someone who lacks the integrity to be… Continue

Added by Todd Moss on May 13, 2008 at 12:33pm — 1 Comment

Random Recruiting Thoughts on Opt-Out Marketing, Viral Loops, a Modern-Day Consilience, and a Readiness for Growth

If I may play 'Mr. Marketing Devil's Advocate' for a moment, let me interject one of the new rules of marketing that exist within today's intersection of a globalizing economy and the viral expansion of social media:

***Drop any opt-out marketing efforts like a bad habit.***

Opt out = spam. In the words of my friend, Seth Godin, "Opt-out takes advantage of laziness, inertia, and infoglut to inundate people with stuff they don't want." There are more… Continue

Added by Joshua Letourneau on May 13, 2008 at 12:05pm — 1 Comment

Apply & Demand: Summer hiring tips

It used to be that summer jobs were within reach of all willing and able job seekers, most of whom were students looking for a steady gig to earn gas money or fuel the old college fund.

But as we tumble through an economic downturn that has the whispers of “recession” growing loud enough to draw the ire of even the most laid back librarian, that’s all changed.

In fact, according to a recent SnagAJob.com survey, nearly half (49%) of traditional hourly hiring standbys,… Continue

Added by Michael Ward on May 13, 2008 at 11:33am — No Comments