December 2008 Blog Posts (344)

Stimulating the economy and employment

Recruiting is far more than closing a job order that fills someone's ego and wallet; it is more than getting that hiring manager off your back. Recruiters are in a unique space that should enable them to experience and mold their services based upon the political, economic, social and technological issues, challenges, products and services of the day. Should because so many still recruit to fill an order and neglect the lower iceberg of factors impact their craft.

These days,… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on December 24, 2008 at 11:59am — 3 Comments

An Industry That Keeps On Giving This Holdiay Season!

The Healthcare & Medical Industry - A Safe Career Route

With all the gloom around the current state of the economy and endless reports of unemployment rising month after month, it’s hard to stay optimistic. For those of you who are making career decisions or even transitions, we would like to provide career information on a positive note or what we like to call it Market Metrix. An industry which easily provides hope and is holding strong throughout these tough… Continue

Added by Jeremy Hatfield on December 24, 2008 at 11:58am — 1 Comment

DC area corporate & agency recruiters

DC area recruiters, please note the following: If you are qualified, available, interested; planning to make a change, or know of a friend who might have an interest, please post your credentials here. If you are a recruiter serving the IT space in and around DC, than post your openings here. Primarily, we have DC area positions listed, but the recruiters on this list have extensive contacts nationally. The FREE list is used to post open positions (encouraging referrals) and to post available… Continue

Added by Jay Perreault {DCTechRecruiter} on December 24, 2008 at 11:45am — No Comments

retainers and partial retainers

A while back I had what is always great conversation with Don Ramer. I enjoy seeing him at shows and we always have fun at night. Last time I saw him he said something interesting to me. At one point he puts his arm around me and says something like do you know the thing about bacon and eggs? I said I like to eat it but I am not sure if that's what you're talking about. He said the chicken made a donation but the pig made a commitment. I think about that all… Continue

Added by Slouch on December 24, 2008 at 11:30am — 1 Comment

"Neimann Marcus” Chocolate Chip Cookies

This has been around a long time but these are THE BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies you have ever eaten!

"Neimann Marcus” Chocolate Chip Cookies

2 cups butter (1 lb.)

2 cups sugar

2 cups brown sugar

4 eggs

2 tsp. vanilla

4 cups flour

2 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. baking powder

1 tsp. salt

5 cups blended oatmeal**

24 oz. chocolate chips

8 oz. Hershey Bar (grated)

3 cups chopped nuts (½… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on December 24, 2008 at 11:21am — No Comments

What Makes Me a Smart Recruiter

Ok, since Slouch reminded everybody that he'd be pulling the winner's name out of a hat, I'm officially pulling myself out of the running. Yes, I was fortunate enough to win a trip to Jamaica (thank you Jason - thank you Broadlook!) for the… Continue

Added by Dennis Smith on December 24, 2008 at 11:00am — 1 Comment

"Social networking as a job search tool will explode."

The number of unemployed Americans will continue to grow throughout 2009 and will level out in the first half of 2010, according to Chicago-based Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Employment levels may stay flat until well into 2011 and job creation even then will show only moderate gains. It may be 2013 before we start to see the level of employment growth… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on December 24, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

Military Tracking Santa's Sleigh

Who says Santa Claus doesn't exist?

The military personnel charged with being the eyes in the sky are certainly acting like he does — and they've been joined on the Internet by millions of believers.

Even doubters have reason to pause when they hear the North American Aerospace Defense Command — or NORAD, which monitors air and space threats against the U.S. and Canada — is in charge of the annual Christmas mission to keep children… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on December 24, 2008 at 10:30am — No Comments

What makes me a Smart Recruiter

1. Blah
2. Blah, blah
3. Blah, blah, blah
4. Blah, blah, blah, blah
5. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah

Hey, the winner will be picked from a hat and not by a recruiting roundtable of bloggers with a dictionary and thesaurus at their sides.

Who's smart now???

Happy Holidays to all!

Added by Steve Levy on December 24, 2008 at 8:30am — 9 Comments

Merry Christmas

Hi,

Accept my greetings on this festive season.

We have members from different pasts of the world and cultures here, so i take this opportunity to wish them and their families a Merry Christmas and a very happy n a Prosperous New Year.

Merry Christmas

Geseënde Kersfees

Een Plesierige Kerfees

Rehus-Beal-Ledeats

Gezur Krislinjden

Milad Majid

Feliz… Continue

Added by Sandeep on December 24, 2008 at 7:33am — No Comments

Ding Ding

Dear Claudia,

If a candidate and a hiring manager were duking it out in a boxing ring, and the match was tied in the final round, and you had to decide the winner, who would you choose?

Relish the Thought

Dear Relish,

Oh the visual – I shudder at the things recruiters come up with when they have nothing better to do.

Read the rest of my response and add… Continue

Added by Claudia Faust on December 24, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments

MERRY CHRISTMAS To ALL......Forget the Work and Feel Fragnance of Festive Season

Hello................

Christmas is a time for magic and dreams come true. Hope yours is filled with lots of fun and sparkle too! Merry Christmas to you ...

Oh, jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one horse open sleigh, hey!

Dashing through the snow.....

Jingle bells, jingle bells

Jingle all the way

Oh, what fun it is to ride

In a one horse open sleigh, hey!

Dashing… Continue

Added by Deepika Chaudhary on December 24, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

A December To Remember & A New Year Full Of Promise

Recently, I gave my family as a Christmas gift a copy of my childhood journal kept from the time I was a wee lad.

I reread, and reread and as I prepared this gift it occurred to me that I have seen so many blessings this past year.

2008 will be the year I remember where I turned a corner professionally. I had all the mortar and bricks to build something great, but 2008 was where crucial life decisions, professional turning points, and a foray into and a return to staffing… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on December 24, 2008 at 12:00am — No Comments

What makes me a Smart Recruiter.

One of the things I love about Recruitingblogs.com that it gives people a chance to connect with one another to form a community. Within this community, we have access to information such as updated industry practices, new technologies, and of course recruiting blogs. It’s a great format to blog about our profession and it also gives people opportunity to comment on these blogs. Most of the blogs are thought provoking such as this topic.

When JD suggested this topic, I had to step… Continue

Added by Sally Raade on December 23, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments

What makes me a Smart Recruiter

1. To start with, the name of my company speaks for itself!

2. I have a smart Partner, Julia Tverskaya , who is a great recruiter and also an International Master in Chess.

3. I network with other smart recruiters here and I love it. I think JD has done a great job… Continue

Added by Irina Shamaeva on December 23, 2008 at 7:56pm — 2 Comments

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Happy Holidays,
Ken

Added by Ken Keating on December 23, 2008 at 5:30pm — 1 Comment

Thanking RecrutingBlogs.com

Hear I am sending my sincere holiday wishes to Creators, Contributors and Members of RBC.

2008 has been a great year for me and I am hoping it was great for all of you too.

I became a member to RBC in 2008 and gained a good knowledge from you guys, not only on recruiting but in general aspects of life as well.
Now, it gives me a great feeling of to announce that I am an active member of RBC and I will continue to be for a long long time.

Added by Kunal on December 23, 2008 at 5:16pm — 9 Comments

Turn the lights out when your finished, 2008 is done

Well, that's it isn't it? Work for 2008 just about done. What a year it has been..... changes, growth, finding a voice and confidence in the world and learnt by the bucket load.

I've found this blogosphere and am really enjoying contributing and learning from peers and industry experts, not just from my chosen field, but for life in general, I am constantly amazed at the information available through this wonderful medium.

I've seen myself grow, personally and… Continue

Added by Dan Nuroo on December 23, 2008 at 4:33pm — 1 Comment

New Year resolutions/Taking Control of Your Career

In January, many people welcome the New Year with a list of resolutions including a promise to improve their professional lives.

In addition to losing weight and spending more time with family, many people will vow to improve their professional lives in the coming year. According to research, one of the top 10 most popular New Year's resolutions is job-related. However, in the busy months that follow, many of these goals are forgotten and never achieved. Here are 10 keys you need to… Continue

Added by Kunal on December 23, 2008 at 3:47pm — No Comments

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Added by Dennis Smith on December 23, 2008 at 2:30pm — 9 Comments