Brian K. Johnston's Blog (19)

RIP Jay Conrad Levinson...The World Lost A Marketing Legend Today...

We lost an Amazing Man today...

jay conrad levinson books, inbound recruiter, inbound headhunter, recruit inbound

Here is his official bio:

Jay Conrad Levinson (born 1933 in Detroit) is the author of a popular 1984 book Guerrilla Marketing. The first to use the term "Guerrilla Marketing," Jay described it as using 'unconventional' marketing tools in cases when financial or other resources are limited or non-existent. Guerrilla Marketing is the best…

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Added by Brian K. Johnston on October 10, 2013 at 8:48pm — 3 Comments

Xtreme Recruiting - Hotel Room Reservation [Inbound Recruiter]

Happy Friday peeps!

I LOVE this video, and your Inbound Recruiter Trainer, wanted to share with you. After you watch it, I can only imagine how you think about how technology (or lack thereof) will affect your recruiting desk.

What is so interesting about technology is I believe it has made it harder for recruiters. IT WILL NOT GET ANY EASIER WITH…

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Added by Brian K. Johnston on March 15, 2013 at 5:13pm — No Comments

October Employment Report - Unchanged

Hello and Happy Friday ya'll...

As expected, the October BLS.GOV employment #'s came out this morning, and is unchanged.

Direct Link to BLS report: http://www.bls.gov/news.release/empsit.nr0.htm…

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Added by Brian K. Johnston on November 2, 2012 at 9:26am — No Comments

Are You Recruiter Bee or Flower? [Inbound Recruiter Trainer]

Hello and good day!

Brian, your Inbound Recruiter is currently attending Experts Academy (currently giving a free book away) in Santa Clara currently and is having a blast. I wanted to share a really cool "mindset" poem to get you "thinking" about our "new economy", and how it affects your income. More content to follow the conference…

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Added by Brian K. Johnston on May 4, 2012 at 11:31am — No Comments

Martin Luther King, Jr. Quotes [Inbound Recruiter]

Hello and good day...

From my firm, Johnston Search (Inbound Recruiter) to you and yours... Happy Martin Luther King Day...

I wanted to share some of my favorite quotes from one of the greatest leaders for equality and justice who has ever lived...

"A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus."

"A lie cannot live."…

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Added by Brian K. Johnston on January 16, 2012 at 10:26am — 4 Comments

Inbound Recruiter: I “FIRED” My Candidate…and Still Closed $27k

(**This High Traffic/Publications was originally published on FORDYCE LETTER (www.fordyceletter.com)**)

Last month, I “fired” a candidate during the…

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Added by Brian K. Johnston on March 17, 2011 at 4:15pm — 2 Comments

Inbound Recruiter: List of My Favorite Recruiters/Industry Experts

Hello and good day!

I thought it woud be a great idea to share a list of remarkable recruiters/staffing thought leaders, I know personally, or "follow" intentionally, to gain inspiration, which has supported the Inbound Recruiter vision, (Get Found, Convert, Analyze.) Inbound Recruiter could not have been formed without each of these industry leaders "original thoughts" (innovation) and accomplishments in our field. (Order unimportant, They ALL…

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Added by Brian K. Johnston on March 10, 2011 at 5:12pm — 1 Comment

Inbound Recruiter: Book (Video) Testimonial “CRUSH IT”

In this video blog, Brian your Inbound Recruiter discusses his key takeaways from the book CRUSH IT, “Why Now Is The Time To Cash In On Your Passion”, by Gary Vaynerchuk. (@garyvee)

Key takeaways:

Link to Blog Post:… Continue

Added by Brian K. Johnston on February 22, 2011 at 3:30pm — No Comments

Inbound Recruiter: "R.I.P Recruitment Search Agencies", REALLY?

In this brief, but EXPLOSIVE Video Blog, Brian, your Inbound Recruiter, discusses a provocative blog post,

http://www.recruitingblogs.com/profiles/blogs/rip-recruitment-search that was posted on www.recruitingblogs.com

VIDEO LINK: …

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Added by Brian K. Johnston on February 11, 2011 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Relationship are in important in ANY business!

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Added by Brian K. Johnston on November 5, 2009 at 5:55pm — No Comments

Your Recruiter’s “SCARY” public speaking event…

Hello to all,

It has been a week since I spoke at networking event for www.opportunitiesknocking.com and as I reflect, it reminds me of a blog entry by Seth Godin http://sethgodin.typepad.com/

I had a great time, and I have realized that “eyeballs” is what is going to catapult my professional life to the next level. One way of accomplishing that goal is “leverage” via social media, as well as other avenues such attending networking events, public speaking, radio show’s,… Continue

Added by Brian K. Johnston on August 25, 2009 at 1:26pm — No Comments

Announcement: "You’re Next Job Search/Networking Event" (San Diego, CA)

Hello and good day!

Brian will be lead presenter at http://www.opportunitiesknocking.com/events.shtml?id=2

Do you need a Headhunter?

The program will help you learn how to find a Recruiter that can introduce you to appropriate candidate employers, and give you insight into "The Mind of the Recruiter."

* Why you work with a Headhunter?

* How does the job search typically flow when you use a Headhunter?--start to finish?

* How to locate… Continue

Added by Brian K. Johnston on August 13, 2009 at 12:56pm — No Comments

Your external POWER is a Mirror/Reflection of your Inner power...

Hello to All....

QUOTE:

"The world is a great mirror. It reflects back to you what you are. If you are loving, if you are friendly, if you are helpful, the world will prove loving and friendly and helpful to you. The world is what you are." Thomas Dreier

HOW DO YOU KNOW YOU ARE DEALING/WORKING WITH HIGH IMPACT RECRUITER? (CORP OR CANDIDATE)

* ALWAYS GET HEADS UP ON NEW JOB (NOT POSTED/ADVERTISED)

* HIRING MANAGERS KNOW/LIKE/TRUST RECRUITER

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Added by Brian K. Johnston on August 4, 2009 at 3:26pm — 2 Comments

Your Crazy Recruiter “offering 3k (Three Thousand Dollar) referral fees” on two HOT searches!

Hello Friend, Hope all is good with you and yours. (Permission granted to send this email/video to anyone = More VIRAL the better…)

• Quality Engineer- CLASS III MEDICAL DEVICE

1) Client is located Orange County (SOCAL/100k)

2) FDA/ISO background

3) Supplier based interaction

4) R/D background/exposure

5) Degreed

6) Great Communicator

7) 2-5YRS ideal/ but flexible

8) CERTS” CRE/CQE/ASQ

• Technical Marketing Engineer=NAS APPLIANCE… Continue

Added by Brian K. Johnston on July 13, 2009 at 8:18pm — No Comments

HUSH!! "Create (JVP) JOB Value Proposition"

Hello and hope your day is fantastic!

As you know I am a 3rd party Search Recruiter (Headhunter)

When I am evaluating if I will take on a search assignment with existing or new client I qualify, qualify, and qualify, some more.

Why you may ask? As a contingent recruiter I WILL NOT work on a search, nor allow emotions to get involved, unless the company provides compelling, "reasons to work the search".

Here is how I create a Job Value Proposition, by… Continue

Added by Brian K. Johnston on June 26, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments

Attention: Why Your use of Recognition TERMS on Resume WINS!

Hello and good day to all (HAPPY FRIDAY)

This recruitng career has taken me from ZERO experience with a degree and a friend from High School referral (If it was not for LISA W., I likely I would not be in this industry), to owning, and operating my own boutique staffing firm. (BLISS!)

I have made over 225+ hires, and been through ALOT of scenarios that have worked out well for me and a "few" not so well. (EX. You hire someone at your client, they don't show up the first… Continue

Added by Brian K. Johnston on June 12, 2009 at 9:52am — No Comments

SCREAM!!! Your "FREE Guide/Tips/ROI" Working with Headhunter/Recruiter on Job/Employment Search

Hello and good day!

From time to time a candidate will ask me qualifying questions (Clients ALWAYS do!) upfront about our client base, how long I have been in the business, etc.

I LOVE it when they do because it provides a platform for me provide "social proof" of my accomplishments, furthermore separates what I do, and have done (Track record), compared to my competition. (Well over 200 hires as 3rd party recruiter)

So... I want to share some qualifying… Continue

Added by Brian K. Johnston on June 5, 2009 at 9:35am — No Comments

Your How to guide to Finest Employees Job Search/Change Criteria (Extreme performers MOTIVATION/S!)

Hope your day is Extraordinary,

There are several keys components to finest employees across the globe consider when looking at a new career change or shift.

Top Seven:

1) Trusted Advisor's: The BEST always retrieve insight from there loved ones, Executives, Colleagues, etc

2) Company/Culture: The BEST are seeking a culture that offers autonomy for unique growth, and a culture that is futuristic!

3) Work/Life Balance: The BEST realize that a happy home makes a happy… Continue

Added by Brian K. Johnston on May 29, 2009 at 10:14am — No Comments

Are you Fullfilled in your life? Does your work life have purpose?

Hello to all,

I sincerely hope you are having a great day.

I am back from the gym and completed most if not all my weekly goals and getting ready for my mastermind call with Jason Larson, (www.larsconstruction.com) and I am inspired by what lies ahead of my day, my week, my month, my year....... My (our) Life!

I wanted to share an exercise I recently adopted into my daily routine, which is called "MORNING QUESTIONS", which is part of a program I am doing (… Continue

Added by Brian K. Johnston on May 22, 2009 at 9:30am — No Comments