Mike Rasmussen's Blog (155)

The Pursuit of Happiness In Recruiting & Life - It's Like a Light House

Ahh. Now that is a statement that says it all doesn't it. Sometimes we wish life would come with an instruction manual, or for that matter a staffing manual? We wish at times we had all the clues, all the instructions we would need, but that would make for a boring life. This statement hangs on a wall at Moss Landing at the…

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Added by Mike Rasmussen on June 24, 2010 at 4:30am — 3 Comments

The Economic Mount Everest - What It Means for Recruiting

The other day, a client called me to check in on my economic journey. I had to pause and explain it had not been easy, but rather a very crazy roller coaster ride. I remember when this all began with the Financial Services Industry meltdown in 2007. It was intriguing to guage the proportional outcome of services demand that affected the outsourcing market, whether that was with Paychex, with the payroll company I worked for, the staffing industry, or the HR outsourcing market. One would…

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Added by Mike Rasmussen on May 20, 2010 at 3:40am — No Comments

What Success Really Means

Success. Is it defined by actions? How you treat others? The number of fills you obtain?

A month ago we had the privilege to meet the American Idol from last year Kris Allen at an event I had won tickets to from our local radio station, among the perks were the opportunity to discuss success with Kris Allen and what it meant to him. It was a brief exchange, but he said in so many words, that hard work pays…

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Added by Mike Rasmussen on May 1, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

What the Olympics can Teach Us About Career Management, Recruiting Success, And Life

You know I sit in awe of the sunset, and I sit in awe of the incredible ride of 2009, and now a promising year in 2010. All of us can have more hope now, as the sun sets on a very bad economic wave, that propelled everyone to near despair at times, and for others, reminded them of just how important life is. I sit at my computer tonight full of perspective, full of new knowledge, the capacity…

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Added by Mike Rasmussen on February 19, 2010 at 2:33am — 2 Comments

The Career of Champions: When Economic Circumstances Teach You How To Reinvent Yourself

This blog post is going to be exceptionally personal. You have been warned. A few months ago, I stood looking down on the San Francisco Bay, at Sunset looking west from the Oakland Hills-when I snapped this picture. It was at that time I told myself, I had what it takes to make a difference in my profession, I could put people back to work, and really help propel myself forward to a career track of greatness. I thought of the beautiful…

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Added by Mike Rasmussen on February 6, 2010 at 4:00am — 1 Comment

Social Media At Work & Creating A Platinum LinkedIn Profile-Web 2.0 goes 3.0

Social Media at Work-Linkedin Training-Final-rev.pdf

Well, I just got back from a great event, where some new friends helped put on a great social media and networking opportunity for our professional associations, jointly sponsored by the BYU Management Society-Silicon Valley Chapter (of which I am a Board Member), and the (SJSU Alumni… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on January 29, 2010 at 2:00am — No Comments

Happy Holidays, and 2009-What about the Economy? Social Networking? Recruiting to a new level? 'Tis the Season to Be Grateful

I will remember 2009. I will remember how Twitter made a new platform Recruiters now use as a means to find talent, I will remember how Linkedin Revitalized and changed and transformed itself. I will remember this as the year that saw my career go in a new direction, I will remember it as a time where I found and retransformed myself yet again, and yet, to think of how much has occurred in such a short space and time, our careers are but… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on December 2, 2009 at 3:30am — 1 Comment

The Greatest Success of All-And Why Recruiting Matters

The view from the air of Santa Cruz in a helicopter is quite stunning. It enlightens the mind to think that when you have a challenge, there is nothing a little view of the horizon can't do to hit you back in your stride again.

That was a year ago. My wife and I won a helicopter trip, found a new perspective as we looked down on the earth below.

I look back on this past year of 2009, it has been it's own soul searching… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on November 19, 2009 at 4:06am — No Comments

The Holiday Season-A Time For Renewal, For Positive Economic Perspective-And That Recruiter Calling Again?

MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR IS HERE!

There is a lot going on in our world right now, and it means more than ever that to be thankful for the gifts you have of life, perspective, career opportunity and rising to the mark, the occassion, and filling that difficult req means more now than ever.

I can't but help relish, the power that is in my career this very day to make a difference. That can happen by any means-becoming a brilliant superstar is all about your… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on November 14, 2009 at 2:50am — No Comments

Home Again: "Life's A Climb-But the View Sure is Great!"

"Life's A Climb-But the View Sure is Great!"-Mylee Cyrus-Hannah Montana The Movie

It was a year and a half ago, where I wrote my first blog on RecruitingBlogs.com when the forum was just getting started. It was 6 months ago, where the economy stole me away from my true career aspirations in staffing, where my heart and soul have been forged and honed. Here I stand in the midst of the… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on November 4, 2009 at 3:30am — No Comments

Silicon Valley-Center of Innovation/Center of our Economic Recovery Hope

A few days ago I visited Belgatos Park in Los Gatos. Los Gatos literally means the cats. It is in this park where Mountain Lions, Deer, Bobcats, Boar, Hawks, Coyotes and a whole host of wildlife call home near the perennial Silicon Valley. It is interesting to return to nature, and view from a distance the downtown of the valley that has been at the forefront of so much change.

Wikipedia has this to say:… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on April 11, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow

The sun'll come out Tomorrow

Bet your bottom dollar

That tomorrow

There'll be sun!

Just thinkin' about

Tomorrow

Clears away the cobwebs,

And the sorrow

'Til there's none!

When I'm stuck in a day

That's gray,

And lonely,

I just stick out my chin

And Grin,

And Say,

Oh

The sun'll come out

Tomorrow

So ya gotta hang on

'Til tomorrow

Come what… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on April 5, 2009 at 3:30am — No Comments

The Survivors Club

http://www.thesurvivorsclub.org/

Recently, I started reading the Book the Survivor's Club. Here in the midst of economic challenge we need to become survivors.

I found myself needing to find hope in the midst of a time where my employer had to cut my hours and pay in half.

The challenge now is real. I am using my tricks learned as a sourcer-knowledge of how to find a hiring manager or candidate to find those who can help me network to find new… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on March 23, 2009 at 12:18am — No Comments

A Return To What Matters Most

A Return To What Matters Most.....

Yes. There is a lot to be thankful for these days. I still have a job and can try to help others get a new job or better job. This is the power that I still have being employed in an industry I love-Recruiting & HR Consulting.

Looking back on the past year I felt myself want to fly forward as this new year came upon me. In March I have to look at the challenges ahead and realize it is… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on March 9, 2009 at 12:30am — No Comments

Where Does One Go From Here? The Economic Question.

In the past 2 weeks, new lessons emerged which show me that I am the sum of my effort, and the outcome of my own inward passion.

In the short space of 2 weeks I have learned a great deal from others, as many good folks reach out to make this young upstart a better man.

Service to others, my family, coworkers, friends, associates, and others is so vital.

How can I lift up others if I find myself worried about circumstances I cannot control? The lesson of these 2… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on February 18, 2009 at 11:12pm — 2 Comments

Living Life with Conviction of The Heart

Where are the dreams that we once had?

This is the time to bring them back.

What were the promises caught

On the tips of our tongues?

Do we forget or forgive?

There's a whole other life waiting to be lived when...

One day we're brave enough

To talk with conviction of the heart.

And down your streets I've walked alone,

As if my feet were not my own

Such is the path I chose,

Doors I have opened and closed

I'm so tired of living this… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on February 6, 2009 at 2:17am — No Comments

Facing The Challenges of Our Economic Times: The Power Of Persistence, Tenacity, and Grit

We live in times of deep turmoil where the world is topsy turvy, and each new day brings with it a realization that to be good, is not good enough, simply just doing your best may require more from you in order to make your best a true indicator of your complete prowess.

I have found that the old vantage points can still provide a definitive outcome of sheer power, but to get to the pinnacle of success in this environment requires more persistance, tenacity and grit than at any other… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on January 27, 2009 at 2:00am — 2 Comments

The Power of PMA: Positive Mental Attitude

Positive Mental Attitude or as I like to call it....PMA, is the most powerful tool in an arsenal of maximized success. In putting forth an enthusiastic approach to daily tasks no matter how mundane, no matter how frustrating, one can overcome virtually any obstacle if hope is applied to a winning attitude.

I am always amazed at the power of PMA. It can propel you forward when the sky is falling or the DOW is dropping. It can enable you to uplift all those around you when you are in… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on January 16, 2009 at 3:00am — No Comments

A Season For Courage-Welcome to 2009! Go for The Goal.

I return home reinvigorated once again by my Dale Carnegie Course, where I work as a Volunteer Coach. This is such a wonderfully motivating environment that the positive energy feast only serves to help me be at my best as I go to work this month.

The sales are full and to their proper extension, life is taking a newer direction, never before has it been this interesting or invigorating.

All Hale 2009.

It began with all the pomp and circumstance to light a fire… Continue

Added by Mike Rasmussen on January 9, 2009 at 2:43am — 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