December 2008 Blog Posts (344)

Why a company chooses CONTRACT resource vs. PERMANENT employee?

I guess this is more of a question that I hope to get responses to...rather than a blog post.
I'm looking to compile various reasons a hiring manager or company would prefer to hire a contractor vs. a permanent employee.

Reasons OTHER than budgets and money. I understand the financial benefits...but lets talk about the OTHER reasons out there that managers hire contract resources for long-term positions.

Added by Kent Sims on December 10, 2008 at 1:59pm — 2 Comments

QA With Strong Healthcare, RI

Need QA with Strong Healthcare(5-8 Yrs). Location RI

Sudip
sudip@atlassoft.com
sudip013@yahoo.com

Added by Sudip on December 10, 2008 at 12:35pm — No Comments

Compassion for Your Unemployed Candidates

You're a decent person, and you care about others. So how do you deal with the growing number of job-seekers who show up at your door?

With kindness and grace, I hope. You may not be able to find everyone a position—which is true even in the best of times—but at the very least, you can show them respect and offer some professional guidance.

I remember my first recession as a recruiter, and the impression it made. The same candidates who wouldn't take my calls a year… Continue

Added by Bill Radin on December 10, 2008 at 11:34am — No Comments

Urgent Job opening for Operation Research Consultant

Hi All,

This is Rubina Mundra I am writing to you with reference to an urgent Job Opening for position of Operations Research Consultant described below. I would like to know if you or anyone in your reference would be interested in looking at this opportunity.

Project Details

• At least an MS in Operations Research or related area including Engineering, Computer Science or Applied Mathematics (Ph.D. preferred)

• Exposure to contstained optimization techniques is… Continue

Added by Rubina Mundra on December 10, 2008 at 10:54am — No Comments

Animal Show Wed Dec 10 NOON

GUEST: MEDICAL SALES RECRUITER - PEGGY MCKEE

ALL CALL IN AND LISTEN INFO HERE

Added by Recruiting Animal on December 10, 2008 at 10:47am — 2 Comments

In Defense of Teasing

Today teasing has been all but banished from the lives of many children. In recent years, high-profile school shootings and teenage suicides have inspired a wave of “zero tolerance” movements in our schools. Accused teasers are now made to utter their teases in front of the class, under the stern eye of teachers. Children are given detention for sarcastic comments on the… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on December 10, 2008 at 10:21am — No Comments

Accountant needed in Deerfield Beach, FL $60-80k

Responsible for preparation of U.S. GAAP financial statements for SEC filings. Applicant must have experience with SEC financial reporting requirements. You will be working with Vice President of Finance to prepare assorted financial reporting schedules. In addition, you need to work with SEC approved auditors to prepare financial statements for quarterly and annual reports. Position will require travel to China. In addition, you will be involved in many aspects of our core business, such as… Continue

Added by Leslie Lopez on December 10, 2008 at 10:00am — No Comments

Are you an expert or a beginner?

From Our Time To Act:

I may be a bit odd. It is actually quite likely. But one thing that has always seemed strange to me is our level of deference to “experts.” I understand that experts become known as such for a reason and I appreciate the value of advanced educations, years of experience and unique insight. While certainly valuable, I believe that the significance of expertise is greatly over-rated. Experts still make… Continue

Added by Joe Gerstandt on December 10, 2008 at 9:30am — 6 Comments

for the recruiter---Are skills truly transferable?

In this economy. Does it make sense for a recruiter to consider --Transferable skills????

It is part of my role to influence hiring managers to think out of the box. Many times, that means educating those hiring managers how to read a resume, what questions help uncover hidden talents, and Identifying potential vs. experience in an applicant. This prompted me to inquire to all of you----Are hard skills really transferable? I know that we all need leaders, and that is a skill that is… Continue

Added by Susan Hand on December 10, 2008 at 9:04am — 4 Comments

MagicMethod Phone Sourcing Classroom Chat Log Tuesday, December 9, 2008 - What Industries Are Hiring?

Best Remark of the Day "Why doesn't everyone share what type of position they are currently or were last working on. Not looking for company names just the type of position or industry” ~Tom Cook

12:04pmVictor US Census is hiring for Recruiters-the pay is abysmal though...

12:05pmMaureen Sharib We're here to talk abt what industries are hiring...did everyone read the links in this… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on December 10, 2008 at 7:39am — No Comments

Jeramiah was a Bullfrog... JOY to the WORLD

Jeramiah was a bullfrog... he was a good friend of mine, I never underword a single word he said but I helped him drink his wine.......Sing it.. I know you want to.... Joy to the world... all the boys and girls.. joy to the fishies in the deep blue sea.. joy to you and me! ba ba ba ba bababa

That'll do, I am in a good mood, thought I share the happy song with everyone. Wonder if it'll stay in your heads all day... you could do worse I suppose! (that's a different… Continue

Added by Dan Nuroo on December 10, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

Thanks to Soldiers

XEROX IS DOING SOMETHING COOL!!

If you go to this web site, Let's Say Thanks, you can pick out a thank you card and Xerox will print it and it will be sent to a soldier that is currently serving in Iraq . You can't pick out who gets it, but it will go to a member of the armed services.

How AMAZING it would be if we… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on December 10, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

I'm just a girl who can't say no

Dear Claudia,

I work for a company that is obsessed with customer satisfaction, which is a good thing – right? I’m not so sure. The way it works in Recruiting is that the Hiring Manager is always right, which means that I can’t ever say no. Want a purple squirrel? Sure, no problem. Want to see 10 more resumes when you already have 5 great candidates ? Absolutely, I’ll get right on that. Want to do things your way, even if it’s backwards and stupid? Ok, great! The tail is wagging… Continue

Added by Claudia Faust on December 10, 2008 at 7:11am — No Comments

Was Your Candidate Truly Laid-Off, or Just Plain FIRED?

As a recruiter I do have a great deal of sympathy for the droves of professionals being caught up in the current nationwide trend of mass layoffs. As someone who has been laid off from a job once before, I also have empathy for anyone who finds themselves caught up in a layoff situation.

However, no matter how much downsizing is happening in the market, I still proceed cautiously with a candidate who states that he or she has been laid off. . . . I can't help it, but the little "red… Continue

Added by Andrea Santiago on December 10, 2008 at 1:36am — 1 Comment

HR Consultancy for sale- Located in Bangalore, INDIA

Hello and Warm Greetings

This is srinidhi form Udyog Consultancy Services Bangalore India.

we are an Exclusive IT Consultant, with more than 10yrs of experience. {This is My own company}.

our Data Bank Exclusive IT-Resumes. around 50GB. {All India} not in BPO

Spalist in SQA and Telecom.

we are interested to sell the same,

Please find enclose our company profile and client list.

we will be giving all the document in word format, all different folder with… Continue

Added by srinidhi on December 10, 2008 at 12:54am — No Comments

Why aren’t there female medical sales managers?

This question was posted on my LinkedIn page, along with these comments:

Person with question says:

My company is a perfect example of a large scale device organization with few women. Only 1 woman in an executive position and none in upper management. I have spoken with some women who say they were discouraged from pursuing management positions and have been passed over, for less qualified men.

My conclusion/response:

1. Fewer women in the sciences (narrows the… Continue

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

Ever been to West Virginia?

If you are reading this, the answer to my question in most likely "no". And for this fact, I am writing this blog. West by God Virginia is known for its "small town" appeal. Down home ethics and friendly neighbors make up the majority of our state. But where does this leave us in today's ever growing technology? And where does this leave me with my profession? I could easily move away as the thousands of others have, but then who would iniciate the CHANGE? Not to change the image of our state,… Continue

Added by Jan Stovall on December 9, 2008 at 9:04pm — No Comments

What DoesYour Age Say About Your Personal Brand?

Here’s a piece of what you missed on today’s webinar, Developing Your Personal Brand–the first step to landing a job.

On this topic of image let’s discuss some very specific issues related to age. We’re not talking about age discrimination per se but will discuss what your style, your look, your approach says about you in a culture that not only values youth but also is adopting work habits and technology at an ever increasing pace.

This is a conversation about age in the… Continue

Added by Vikki Pachera on December 9, 2008 at 5:29pm — No Comments

Thanks for everything, we're laying you off

So here's the deal: There are a lot of people facing lay offs these days, and as of last Wednesday, I am in the same unfortunate boat, which for a lot of us has a hole in it and is already filled with a lot of water, especially during the holidays. I thought, well if this is going to happen, I may as well share the experience on my blog since there are a lot of emotions involved, and it may be helpful for some of you out there.

So I will be posting daily logs on the following things,… Continue

Added by Steve on December 9, 2008 at 4:41pm — 8 Comments

Awesome tool for sending Greeting Cards.

I talk to tons of recruiters on LinkedIn and I think I am the only recruiter in the world using this tool.

Greeting Card Service

Check it out. I've used it to send greeting cards to owners of huge companies and build great relationships with them.

The website will let you send a real greeting card in your own handwriting, with your own pictures; allowing you to make the most important connections… Continue

Added by Matthew Mancino on December 9, 2008 at 4:41pm — No Comments