December 2008 Blog Posts (344)

Finally...I am Slouch

Added by Steve Levy on December 7, 2008 at 3:41pm — 10 Comments

What's there to be Thankful for in a Recession

This was posted as my first blog at http://davejacks.wordpress.com/ though belated I wanted to share it with the RBC community.

What’s there to be Thankful about during a recession?

For starter’s Thanksgiving is an American Holiday and it is OK to wish someone a Happy Thanksgiving regardless of their religion or race; there is nothing offensive or politically incorrect about saying Happy Thanksgiving. In fact, in the last week many people have said “Have a Happy Holiday”… Continue

Added by David Jacks on December 6, 2008 at 9:04pm — No Comments

Video Recruiting Platform

JSTN is a video-centric multimedia recruitment platform providing compelling information about employer’s job and career opportunities. JSTN is the first and only company to produce news formatted high quality video for companies to use as a powerful and compelling recruiting tool for employers in the US. JSTN's primary content strategy is to report on specific career opportunities to enhance employer's searching effort to acquire qualified candidates.

JSTN creates value for… Continue

Added by Young Jea Shin on December 5, 2008 at 4:45pm — No Comments

Sr. Mechanical Engineer/Fee Split

Our Engineering Resources division is conducting an urgent search for a Sr. Mechanical Engineer in the Kansas City area. This is an outstanding career opportunity for someone seeking a leadership opportunity. Here are the requirements:

This professional will supervise Mechanical Engineers, EITs and Technicians. The will also prepare construction documents for HVAC and plumbing systems, including calculations, drawings, specifications, and reports. An excellent opportunity that allows… Continue

Added by Andy Schroeder on December 5, 2008 at 4:33pm — 1 Comment

Minnesota Recruiters Supporting Second Harvest Heartland

Information from the Minnesota Recruiters group:

For each Minnesota Recruiter event we are now partnering with a local community organization to highlight their needs and how we as Recruiters and HR professionals (and employers) can help support their mission.

For our Fall 2008 event we are supporting Second Harvest Heartland…

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Added by Paul DeBettignies on December 5, 2008 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Excellent Consultants available on Corp-Corp

Hi,

With the intent of strengthening our business relations we are sharing our consultant’s availability list with you before hitting the market. We are committed to work closely with you and your company. Kindly check my list of available consultants and let me know if you have any suitable requirements for them with you. However I would love to work with you in the future kindly add me to your mailing list. Looking for a long term business… Continue

Added by sana on December 5, 2008 at 3:03pm — No Comments

A newly renovated Luxury Hotel in Boston Common is looking for an HR Director!!!

The newly renovated Luxury Hotel in Boston Common is looking for an HR Director. This hotel is a sanctuary of modern urban luxury in the heart of one of the nation’s most historic cities.

This is a very hands on position dealing with the day to day functions of 193 room hotel with a small HR office. Responsible for the leadership and management of all functions of the Human Resources department, in accordance with hotel standards. Must have strong knowledge of government labor… Continue

Added by Leslie Lopez on December 5, 2008 at 3:00pm — 1 Comment

Looking Too Recruit in Canada in Medical Industry!

I am looking to fill several positions in CANADA (open territory). I need help searching these candidates. Any advise???

Clinical Specialist (Neuro experience doing neuro rehab) Looking for someone who is a license Physical Therapist

Business Development Representative (2-3 capital equipment sales selling medical device products)

Please assist!

Added by Chris Luz on December 5, 2008 at 1:17pm — No Comments

Recruitment Carnival - Winter Tips

We (employmentmetrix.com authors) feel there is a wealth of quality information in the recruitment space that can improve your professional development. So much so that it’s impossible to consume it all. What better way to give you the most value then to spoon feed you the best recruitment knowledge via themed blog carnivals? (blog carnival: an aggregation of recent blog posts by a community on a given topic that helps readers find posts… Continue

Added by Jeremy Hatfield on December 5, 2008 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Giving Thanks - Something cool that Xerox is doing!

Something cool that Xerox is doing

If you go to this web site, www.LetsSayThanks.com 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 could get everyone we know to send one!!! This is a great site. Please send a card. It is FREE… Continue

Added by Jennifer Schroeder on December 5, 2008 at 11:39am — 1 Comment

Loss Mitigation Specialists NEEDED!!

I am looking to fill numerous Loss Mitigation Specialist positions with one of my mortgage clients in McLean, VA.

If anyone out there knows anyone who may be interested please forward their resumes to Carleen Vann- cvann@inscopesolutions.com

Thanks!

Added by Carleen Vann on December 5, 2008 at 11:04am — 1 Comment

Steer clear of these 10 illegal job interview questions

Although HR departments should be aware of questions that are illegal to ask prospective employees, some hiring managers aren’t so savvy. Many illegal questions are easy for just about anyone with elementary social graces to avoid, but others might surprise you. In general, you should not ask interviewees about their age, race, national origin, marital or parental status, or disabilities.

Note that this list offers only some very broad guidelines and is not exhaustive. Check with… Continue

Added by 01. Lonnie McRorey on December 5, 2008 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

We have an urgent rek of Unix with C and Sockets at Warren NJ for a 6 mnths contract,Start Date Monday

Hi Friends,

We have an urgent rek of Unix with C and Sockets at Warren NJ for a 6 mnths contract,Start Date Monday

Position : Unix with C and Sockets

Duration : 6 mnths contract

Location: Warren NJ

In person interview today or Monday at 10 am

Client wishes to close the profile for the project by Monday itself.

Please respond with updated resume with contact details, current location and availability

Thanks,

Sumita… Continue

Added by SUMITA HALDAR on December 5, 2008 at 10:43am — No Comments

MagicMethod Phone Sourcing Classroom Chat Log Thursday, December 4, 2008 Quantity vs. Quality in Sourcing

Best Remark of the Day "I think the price of the project, however you charge, should be based on the difficulty or size of the task you are being asked to do. You can handle this by setting realistic expectations from the beginning." ~ Leo Mc Kiernan

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11:59amTom Cook Hello Everyone, I wanted to start today's topic by asking a question. When you start a new project for a client, what is more important: Quanity of info… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on December 5, 2008 at 9:30am — No Comments

Maps, Maps, and More Maps...

In the interest of answering comments (and even a voicemail!) about topics I've written about I wanted to follow up on my last Google Maps related article. The original article was just something to get the idea wheels turning in regards to the various ways a recruiter might use online maps. With quick thoughts ranging from commuter blues to competition bingo - there are… Continue

Added by RecruiterGuy on December 5, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

What if they caught pirates and didn't arrest them?

I signed up for Kennedy's free webinar on "Ethical Standards of Recruiting Today". The panel includes Rothberg, Smitty, The Wheel Man and Steve Lowisz.

If… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on December 5, 2008 at 8:55am — 3 Comments

Nuclear Careers

We have a number of positions in the nuclear industry in the USA. Feel free to mail me or check on www.chronosoconsulting.com

Added by Dr Simon Harding on December 5, 2008 at 7:13am — No Comments

Direct Client: Urgent Requirement: Siebel Consultants Needed!! ASAP

Hi all

By way of introduction my name is Aurine. I workas a Business Executive in Invenger Technologies, Simi Valley, California.

There is a requirement for one of our direct client for the post as mentioned below.

Location: Simi Valley , CA

Duration: 1 Year +

1 - Siebel 8.0 Application Analysts:Need ASAP

1. Strong Siebel Configuration experience. (8.0 or 7.7 upwards)

2. Strong Siebel E-script/Siebel VB experience

3.… Continue

Added by Aurine on December 4, 2008 at 3:10pm — 1 Comment

Parents, cell phones, real life, etc. etc. etc.

I am blessed to be an active part of the lives of my children. One of my rewards is being a basketball coach for my son, Reed-o and his team of 4 and 5 year olds.

So there I was last night. 6:45 pm at the YMCA. We head in there, take off our coats and get right to it. We start with free throws and then move on to dribbling around the cones, bounce passing and eventually wrap up with some scrimmage activity. Nothing too exciting - but the kids love it!

Half way through our… Continue

Added by Jerry Albright on December 4, 2008 at 12:16pm — 6 Comments

India

My company in India is called Coberon and can be found at www.coberon.in. This is a wholly owned subsidiary of my US group called Chronos. We have won a 12 month IT outsourcing contract and have immediate openings. Anyone interested can contact me or etopcu@chronosconsulting.com

Added by Dr Simon Harding on December 4, 2008 at 11:24am — 1 Comment