October 2008 Blog Posts (295)

Minnesota Headhunter on The So-Called Recession

Paul DeBettignies - Recruiting Animal Show

Click here to hear The Minnesota Headhunter pooh-pooh the recession with Jimmy (The Social Media Headhunter) Durbin, Carl (The Executive Restaurant Recruiter)… Continue

Added by Recruiting Animal on October 30, 2008 at 10:40am — No Comments

Today's MagicMethod Sourcing Classroom Chat...NEW TOOL

On Thursday, October 30 Sharkstrike's CEO Jason Gorham will be presenting on the utilization of keywords + search strings to source more candidates. In this session he will take open job orders and utilize his new tool to source on potential candidates. In this classroom chat you can learn:

How Sharkstrike Keyword Tool can find more candidates

Creation of keyword campaigns

Selection of… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on October 30, 2008 at 9:36am — No Comments

October 30, 2008

Third Party Thursday with Scott Love

This week, a compelling video that takes us from dealing with the emotional roller-coaster of recruiting through living with bad genes. Tips for becoming more resilient -- all great stuff! Watch it and learn: Third Party Thursday: Resilience

Happy Thursday! Ami G.

Added by Amitai Givertz on October 30, 2008 at 8:33am — No Comments

Wondering when it was going to end?

Winding Back the Clocks

The first week in November marks the end of a long, twisting road. Oh, right, and the elections are next week, too.

The longest Daylight Saving period in American history ends Sunday, Nov. 1, when all states except for Hawaii, most of Arizona, and parts of Indiana will dial back the clock one hour. In optimistic… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on October 30, 2008 at 3:00am — 1 Comment

Looking for Team Center Troy,MI

we need 7-8 Teamcenter Engg developers (Java or C++) to be based in Troy, MI on full time positions . (Only Citizen/GC)

Added by Sindhu Murthy on October 29, 2008 at 9:38pm — 1 Comment

TheATSGuy on LinkedIn

I’m still a greenhorn when it comes to LinkedIn. I have a bit of work to do in order to get my profile up to 100%. Take a peek: Jake Stupak. However, I have found the latest applications available on LinkedIn great! For those that might not have had an opportunity to learn about them yet, I would suggest reading Facebook in a Suit: LinkedIn Launches… Continue

Added by Jake Stupak on October 29, 2008 at 5:10pm — 1 Comment

Recruitment Advertising - Post Crunch

Online Recruitment - Post Crunch

thoughts from http://workhound.co.uk

There seems to be a broad macroeconomic consensus, that the deleveraging of carry trades, the tightening in credit markets, and the revaluing of broad basket of assets, will depress economic growth for the next several quarters. This speculation seems to be on solid footing and individuals/orgs like Fred Wilson, Jason Calacanis, and Sequoia have offered thoughts on the shifting economic landscape and how… Continue

Added by william fischer on October 29, 2008 at 3:21pm — No Comments

Exclusive Resumes from Graduating MBA Classes Still Available!

Second-year recruiting is in full-swing and, in this climate, you should consider every source of cost savings. Save time, save money, and recruit students virtually with online resume books. Find only those candidates who match your firm’s criteria. You can get started now at our secure ordering website: www.mbafocus.com/orders

Here are all the graduating MBA student resume books that…

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Added by Ryan Pratt on October 29, 2008 at 12:58pm — No Comments

I know it feels like we’re breaking up, but can’t we still be friends?

Every time I have to deliver the “bad news” to a candidate I feel this same way. There is never joy in having to tell someone that they aren’t moving forward in the hiring process. Never.…

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Added by Heather Gardner on October 29, 2008 at 12:30pm — 2 Comments

Size Matters...Company size that is!

We all know that in IT technical skills and experience are highly transferable and its nice to know that in these tough economic times you can change from one declining industry to a more stable or growing industry. However, one of the things that we are seeing in recent years that is making such a change more difficult is that of the size of your current organization. Yes, size matters to your ability to switch positions, and specifically the size and scope of your role and function needs to… Continue

Added by bill martineau on October 29, 2008 at 11:14am — No Comments

TalentManagementTech Delivers Applicant Tracking Insight

Anyone that has recently been looking for an applicant tracking system (ATS) has more than likely discovered the large number of solutions and vendors out there. While I remain loyal to JobDig Tracker, I found that TalentManagementTech offers a medium for HR professionals and recruiters to browse around different ATS solution information that is provided directly from vendors. In addition, you can find… Continue

Added by Jake Stupak on October 29, 2008 at 11:06am — No Comments

Job Interview Tip: It’s a Conversation

There are so many dos and don’ts to remember when interviewing for a job in medical sales, pharmaceutical sales, laboratory sales, clinical diagnostics sales, DNA products sales, surgical supplies sales, or biotechnology sales that it can play havoc with your confidence. One way to lessen your nerves when navigating the job interview process is to think of it less as a test, and more as a conversation. They’re finding out about you…you’re finding out about them. Easier said than done, I know,… Continue

Added by Peggy McKee on October 29, 2008 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

Animal Show NOON Eastern Time

Guest: Minnesota Headhunter

Topic: Your buddy in bad times, Paul DeBettingnies,
says he can make you happy.

Call and Listen info here.

Added by Recruiting Animal on October 29, 2008 at 9:30am — 4 Comments

Indeed's Two Masters

Jonathan Duarte asks, "If Indeed is getting most of the content from ATS’s directly, why would they continue accepting content from a duplicate source that is not adding to their brand?"

Ever felt like you were suckered into a post? Awe, what the heck...

You can't be surprised when I say Money is the answer, isn't it usually? Indeed has smartly positioned themselves as a… Continue

Added by Chad Sowash on October 29, 2008 at 8:00am — No Comments

Inquiring Minds Want to Know

Dear Claudia,

My marriage of 13 years ended a few months ago when my husband moved in with another woman. I haven’t said anything about it at work, but I know I’ll have to eventually. The holidays are coming, and I’m thinking about using up my vacation to avoid the parties and the inevitable explanations I’ll have to make about where Tom is. I’d really just like to avoid all the questions; what do you suggest?

Not Ready to Talk about It

Read my… Continue

Added by Claudia Faust on October 29, 2008 at 5:55am — No Comments

Be Like Slouch

I've always thought that Slouch was cool; as a result of getting to know him virtually, when we finally met in NYC some years back, I thought he was even cooler. You know what I'm talking about - Slouch is a smooth talking, cyber-squattin', mojo-with-a-phone homeboy from the mean streets of Toronto.

When I saw Jerry Albright's I-Wanna-Be-Like-Slouch picture (that it seems he took down after I talked to him about my idea), I knew I too wanted to be like Slouch.

So here's my… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on October 28, 2008 at 8:30pm — 7 Comments

Internet Sourcing Alters Your Brain

Gary Small, a neuroscientist at UCLA in California who specializes in brain function, has found through studies that Internet searching and text messaging has made brains more adept at filtering information and making snap decisions.

But while technology can accelerate learning and boost creativity it can have drawbacks as it can create Internet addicts whose only friends are virtual and has sparked a dramatic rise in Attention Deficit Disorder… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on October 28, 2008 at 5:25pm — No Comments

Is Recruiting going to B Easy As it Was ?

Hi,

I was wondering if recruiting will b the same everafter considering this current Global downturn

with so many companies and cut-throat competition and lack of funds how long will it take it for the market to b back to normal

Can Small Players survive?

Vij

Added by Vijay on October 28, 2008 at 5:20pm — No Comments

Defining Worth

When I talk about the quality of our Roundtable discussions, those who read this blog who are ExecuNet members will understand immediately when I say that given the financial and economic turmoil boiling around us it is both educational and comforting to be able to listen to and learn from an audience that, while deeply concerned, continues to bring much needed perspective, and dare I say it -… Continue

Added by Dave Opton on October 28, 2008 at 4:27pm — 2 Comments

US tech jobs increase, but growth slowing

US tech jobs increase, but growth slowing

The most significant growth occurred in engineering and tech services, which added 50,000 jobs, a 3.1% rise, according to data from the AeA.

By Suzanne Deffree, Managing Editor, News -- Electronic News, 10/15/2008

The United States tech industry continued to add jobs in the first seven months of the year, but at a slower rate than the same period in 2007.

According to a report released today from the AeA based on… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on October 28, 2008 at 4:16pm — No Comments