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8 July, 2008

Susan Burns' Talent Talk Cafe

Join Talent Talk Cafe today at 3pm ET/12pm PT for a conversation on Generations.

What are the myths and realities of attracting and retaining multiple generations in the workplace? There's always a lot of talk about each emerging generation and their "unrealistic expectations" for joining the workplace. We'll explore the realities and myths and most importantly how to leverage the skills of a multi-generational… Continue

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July 7 2008

That was the week that was...Week ending June 6, 2008

A round-up from the recruiting industry’s group blogs, portals and individual archives...

If you're a regular to the site you'll start noticing a few changes in the weeks ahead, mostly little tweaks. A couple are here in this week's round-up including the Monday morning slot. [Yeah, yeah -- I'll get it up over the weekend...sheesh!]

Mendoza’s Monday Member Showcase:… Continue

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July 4, 2008

TGIS (Thank Goodness, Its Sumser!)

Digging Into RecruitingBlogs.com

In this post John points to pillars of the community for their experimentation in helping create one, properly recognizing Dave Mendoza, Paul DeBettingies and Jason Davies for their noble efforts.

Reflecting on… Continue

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July 3, 2008

Bill Vick's XtremeRecruiting.tv

Featuring Dave Staats, Headhunter, Flamethrower, Judge and Jury...

For the last three month's or so Bill Vick and Dave Staats have graced Thursday's front page with XtremeRecruiting.tv's featured video and Question of the Week contest.

Starting next week we have… Continue

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July 2, 2008

Claudia’s Wednesday Wisdom

Claudia Faust advises on tricky situations, answers members' questions...

This week Claudia advises "Steaming Mad" how to deal with a potentially toxic relationship with a co-worker who may have issues:

...The Generalist has been telling our business customers that I’m struggling in my job (of course, she denies that she said this). To make matters worse, she “forgot” to invite me to a meeting last week with an SVP to intake a new…

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July 1, 2008

Tutorial Tuesday

Teach something, learn something...

Geoff Peterson continues his series of videos that introduce us to new tools and methods for recruiting. This week's video is on Jigsaw.

Jigsaw is an online name search site where Recruiter and Sourcers can benefit from strong information and competitive intelligence

Jigsaw Tutorial…

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June 27, 2008

TGIS (Thank Goodness, Its Sumser!)

Digging Into RecruitingBlogs.com

John pries open a can of worms for the early birds and reminds us there is more than enough wiggle room for everyone involved in building our "community."

Reminiscent of Papa of yore...

In my development efforts, I am engaged in challenging and important conversations about intellectual property and its ownership. Publishing, events and community, the three…

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June 26, 2008

Bill Vick's XtremeRecruiting.tv

Featuring Dave Staats, Headhunter, Flamethrower, Judge and Jury...

If you haven't joined the Xtremerecruiting.tv group yet, now is the time to do it! With some changes in format planned for next week if you want to continue getting your weekly fix from Bill and Dave you'll definitely want to be on their mailing list...

Last Week's Winner!

Mike Walton wins the… Continue

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June 25, 2008

Claudia’s Wednesday Wisdom

Claudia Faust advises on tricky situations, answers members' questions...

Claudia advises "Curious" on drawing the line between prepping and priming candidates:

Prep a candidate more than this and you’ve entered the realm of the bait-and-switch recruiter, someone who makes short term deals with the black heart of a used car salesman.

Read Claudia's three-point answer and let us know what your thoughts are...… Continue

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June 20, 2008

TGIS (Thank Goodness, Its Sumser!)

Digging Into RecruitingBlogs.com

The Recruiting Roadshow

Today, Portland, OR... Watch the live streaming throughout the day!

Next up, Minneapolis, MN on July 25. Stay posted!

Want to join us on RecruitingBlogs.com?… Continue

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June 19, 2008

Bill Vick's XtremeRecruiting.tv

Featuring Dave Staats, Headhunter, Flamethrower, Judge and Jury...

Last Week's Winner!

In a close call by Dave Art Pitcher pick up first prize: Bill's best seller Big Biller loaded on an Apple iPod! No doubt it will have a certain podcast too: Art Pitcher, Old Style… Continue

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June 18, 2008

Claudia’s Wednesday Wisdom

Claudia Faust advises on tricky situations, answers members' questions...

This week Claudia helps "Fool Me Twice" get to grips with a slimy problem:

I followed up on a great resume this week that came in response to a posted position, and discovered to my amazement that the phone number was directed not to a candidate, but to an agency recruiter. I was shocked, but it gets worse...

Read Claudia's reply and chip in with a… Continue

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June 17, 2008

Tutorial Tuesday

Teach something, learn something...

This week Scott Love shares tips for managers to help their recruiters improve their behavior through conditioning and team building spiffs.

Three Contests to Improve Performance

Don't forget to sign up for Scott Love's Recruiting Mastery group and stay in the loop.

Tuesday Talent Talk…

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June 16, 2008

Mendoza’s Monday Member Showcase

Dave Mendoza talks with one of our members...

Globetrotter Dave introduces to Sanjay Singh. who is the Vice President, Human Resources for Whirlpool in India. Observing regional differences Sanjay says this:

The biggest difference being that in Asia we hire not as much for the experience, but more for their capabilities and potential. This is a consequence of the…

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Weekend, June 14-15, 2008

That was the week that was...Week ending June 13

A round-up from the recruiting industry’s group blogs, portals and individual archives...

The Day There Was No…

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June 12, 2008

Bill Vick's XtremeRecruiting.tv

Featuring Dave Staats, Headhunter, Flamethrower, Judge and Jury...

Don't forget, Bill's best seller Big Biller loaded on an Apple iPod is yours if you are a member of the XtremeRecruiting.tv group and you are like members, Shree Ruland, Susan Hand and John Borrowman who, in Dave's judgement, answered the weekly question better than anyone else. So,… Continue

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June 11, 2008

Claudia’s Wednesday Wisdom

Claudia Faust advises on tricky situations, answers members' questions...

Claudia helps recruiter "Stuck in the Middle" draw the line between a fistful of dollars and the good, the bad and the ugly:

I have been told by several candidates recently that hell will freeze over before they'll consider working for one of my clients. Since this seems to be a growing trend of feedback, what is my responsibility as a recruiter? Should I just…

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June 10, 2008

Tutorial Tuesday

Teach something, learn something...

Geoff Peterson continues his series of videos that introduce us to new tools and methods for recruiting. This week's video is on Joopz.

Joopz is a “web texting” site, where recruiters and sourcers can take advantage of a free service to get creative in reaching out to and attracting new candidates for open positions today.

Joopz Video Tutorial: Web Texting to Reach New…

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May 9, 2008

Mendoza’s Monday Member Showcase

Dave Mendoza talks with one of our members...

Dave introduces us to "social butterfly Rayanne Trumbo. Rayanne is a Recruiter with BSM Associates in Los Angeles. Rayanne says:

When I am not on the phone, I am usually on a California freeway or in a theater. I am very involved with a couple of local, independent theaters where I act and direct, as well as market both…

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