September 2008 Blog Posts (298)

Friends don’t let friends get a degree in psychology!

All across America this time of year, college campuses are filling with new and returning students all looking for that magic piece of paper that will ensure their futures. All that effort and all those tuition fees…. You’d better make sure it’s worth it.

No offense to those with psychology degrees, but the most valuable college degrees now and in the future are much more science and technology-oriented: Engineering, Computers, Finance, and Science.

A List of Best College… Continue

Added by Peggy McKee on September 10, 2008 at 9:30pm — No Comments

Law 2 - Never put too Much Trust in Friends, Learn how to use Enemies

The 48 Laws of Power

Be wary of friends-they will betray you more quickly, for they are easily aroused to envy. They also become spoiled and tyrannical. But hire a former enemy and he will be more loyal than a friend, because he has more to prove. In fact, you have more to fear from friends than from enemies. If you have no enemies, find a way to make them.

Recruiting is one big group hug,… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on September 10, 2008 at 9:21pm — 1 Comment

Call Me Crazy? Recruiting Comes To CPGjobs (Finally!)

A tough economy, belt tightening at budget time, and a highly contested presidential election cycle…yes, the timing is perfect for launching a new recruiting business division!

After months of planning, we launched CPGjobs Recruiting this week and the response has been incredibly positive. You may be scratching your head, but I think the current state of the economy makes this a perfect time to launch a business that helps… Continue

Added by Michael Carrillo on September 10, 2008 at 7:58pm — No Comments

Searching for Sr. Tax Professionals!

Can anyone advise me on some of the best practices for sourcing candidates?

Thanks,

Duane Hughes
dh.recruiter@hotmail.com

Added by Duane Hughes on September 10, 2008 at 2:51pm — No Comments

Covestic Consulting Careers on Facebook

Hello,

Covestic Consulting Careers would like to invite you to view and join our Facebook group. We are dedicated to attracting top talent through aggressive compensation and a winning culture.

Our specialization is in Business and IT consulting primarily in the Pacific northwest. Please take a few moments to see what sets us apart from our local competitors.

Thank you in advance for joining the group and participating in the discussion boards, looking forward… Continue

Added by Jordan Shaw on September 10, 2008 at 11:36am — No Comments

Flexing our Recruiting Muscle for Natural Disaster Relief Efforts.

I hope this blog finds all you readers happy, healthy, and prosperous I've recently posted a blog that I wanted to share in this forum, and hope that you'll take a few moments to look at it. I recently read the article in Time Magazine... i think.... that spotlighted Bill Gates and his renewed push for "Creative Capitalism" to help raise up those in need. If you haven't read it, it's a very well written and… Continue

Added by Jason C. Blais on September 10, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Animal Show Wed Sept 10 NOON New York Time

Alexandra Levit - Recruiting Animal Show

GUEST: ALEXANDRA LEVIT

AUTHOR OF: SUCCESS FOR HIRE

I read it and I liked it.

CALL IN AND LISTEN ONLY… Continue

Added by Recruiting Animal on September 10, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

September 10, 2008

"Really Bummed" wants to know why some good hires turn out bad and end up leaving unexpectedly. Claudia shares her thoughts in Back in a Flash. Share your thoughts too.

Happy Wednesday: Ami G.

Added by Amitai Givertz on September 10, 2008 at 8:44am — No Comments

Back in a Flash

Dear Claudia,

I hired a senior manager for my company about six months ago, a complete rockstar with heavy industry experience and credibility. It was a big deal that we were able to get her, and she was excited about what she would get to do at our company. She took us all by surprise when she announced she is going back to her old employer last week; we all thought she was a great hire, and nobody saw this coming. How do you know when a hire isn’t working out? And when can I… Continue

Added by Claudia Faust on September 10, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

MN Headhunter To Present At StarTribune Career Expo V3

As posted on the MN Headhunter Blog:

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 is the next StarTribune Career Expo and I will be presenting from 2 PM – 3PM:

I have a “killer” resume, now what? --Tips on being your own Headhunter.

Paul J DeBettignies, Managing Partner, Nerd Search, LLC

Paul has been an IT headhunter for 10 years; he is a frequent speaker on job search… Continue

Added by Paul DeBettignies on September 9, 2008 at 10:30pm — 1 Comment

Candidates, friends and all that Jazz

As I am going through my day to day I am faced with what isn't a new discussion with my clients, but something all of us recruiters talk about all the time. The Candidate experience.

This is an important piece of the overall recruiting function, whether your internal, outsourced vendor, or staffing agency, the candidate experience you and your client provide is invaluable. Than I started thinking, the experience our friends and significant others get from us are just as important. We… Continue

Added by Shift BPM on September 9, 2008 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Helping your recruiter manage your job search

Unfortunately many more candidates today are actively pursuing jobs because their positions were eliminated, so assisting candidates to manage their job search is critical. However, we can always use your help and that typically means passing on lots of information about your current search status to the recruiter in your first conversation.

When I’m speaking with any candidate, but particularly those that have active searches the information I want to know, in order,… Continue

Added by bill martineau on September 9, 2008 at 5:51pm — No Comments

LinkedIn Unplugged - Patrick Crane (VP Mktg, LI) on the Connections Show

The VP of Marketing at LinkedIn, Patrick Crane, was the guest of the Connections Show this week (with Stan Relihan).

Here's what Patrick Crane had to say about what's coming in the near future:

"Much Better Group Capability

Create more of a private discussion area where you can connect with like minded people that you may or may not know and uncover new… Continue

Added by Joshua Letourneau on September 9, 2008 at 5:22pm — No Comments

Current IT openings around Washington, DC

IT Sales and Staffing Business Developer- Reston, VA
1) Solid understanding of IT terminology
2) FLC sales and account management experience
3) High activity based calling and meeting coordination
4) Ability to transition cold market into warm referral based business

Click here to join our LinkedIn networks

Added by Jay Perreault {DCTechRecruiter} on September 9, 2008 at 5:00pm — 3 Comments

"NFIB Index Points to Higher Increase in Jobless Rate"

I don't like to repost articles unless the original is worth a true investment of your time - I think this is one of those times:

Optimism Components Net % Change

Plan to increase employment 2 -3

Plan to increase capital outlays* 25 -1

Plan to increase inventories -4 -3

Expect economy to improve -12 0

Expect higher real sales -11 -8

Current inventory satisfaction -3 -2

Current job openings* 15 -6

Expected credit conditions -10 +1

Now a… Continue

Added by Joshua Letourneau on September 9, 2008 at 10:09am — No Comments

MagicMethod Phone Sourcing Classroom Chat Today

MagicMethod Phone Sourcing Classroom Chat Today at noon EST on the MagicMethod network here.
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Interesting WSJ article about rusing here.

Added by Maureen Sharib on September 9, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

September 9, 2008

This week super-sourcer Kelly Dingee joins the line-up of Tutorial Tuesday writers kicking off with: Revisiting Altavista...After All These Years.

Don't forget Talent Talk Cafe today at 3pm ET/ 12pm PT: CRM as Innovation in… Continue

Added by Amitai Givertz on September 9, 2008 at 8:01am — No Comments

The 48 Laws of Power - and how to use them in recruiting...Law 1 - Never Outshine the Master

In addition to the imminent resurrection of Desperate Sourcers, the juicy, smarmy, biting, and brutally dishonest soap blog-pra written by Maureen Sharib and yours truly, I'm starting a new blog series based upon Robert Greene's national bestseller,… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on September 9, 2008 at 6:30am — 4 Comments

Fordyce Letter was nice enough to post my list of Social Networking Sites list.

Fordyce Letter

For a full updated list you can go here and scroll to the bottom of the page. HTC Research Social Networking Site List

Thanks Mark Berger.

Jeff Weidner

Added by Jeff Weidner on September 8, 2008 at 7:20pm — 1 Comment

Human Resources Business Leader - Securities Industry

• 15+ years of progressive HR consulting experience, with a strong preference for previous securities and/or financial services industry experience. Previous management and /or supervisory experience required. Undergraduate degree needed. Graduate degree preferred.

• Ability to build and develop strong working relationships with business and HR leaders is required, as well as experience across critical HR disciplines (performance management, employee relations and compliance,… Continue

Added by Jill Goldman on September 8, 2008 at 5:33pm — No Comments