Hi Paul,

Thanks for your message.
I am a “Super Open Networker”.
I'd like to invite the group members to try my favorite Broadlook products at www.broadlook.com/braingain

Thanks,
Irina Shamaeva
irina@braingainrecruiting.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/irinashamaeva

I am the “Admin” for the Recruiters On LinkedIn group, www.recruitingblogs.com/group/linkedin. You have recently joined and this is a "welcome" to the group and "here is how it works".

Over the past year I have been experimenting how best to facilitate members being able to connect with each other. Some want to connect with everyone and some are looking for a few meaningful connections.

1-2 times per week I send a group introduction message with 10-15 new members and reintroducing others.

What this means for you is simple, do you wish to be introduced to the group?

You have 4 options from which to choose:

(A) “Open Networker” with name, email address, and LinkedIn URL as you want to connect with anyone and everyone.

(B) “General Introduction” with name and LinkedIn URL as you are specific about who you want to connect with.

(C) “Lurker” no announcement will be made as you want to be on the sidelines connecting with people as you wish.

(D) “Super Open Networker” which is (A) plus having your contact information on the group page.

A caution on the “Open Networker”, you may be inundated with invitations to connect. For some this is exactly what they are hoping for and others this could be a pain.

I do ask, if you receive invitations from members you do not want to connect with that you “Archive” the message versus “I don’t know” so the sender is not penalized by LinkedIn although how you handle this is up to you.

Again your options are (A), (B), (C), (D).

Please include your LinkedIn URL and email address you prefer to receive invitations and send to paul@mnheadhunter.com

Thank you for your time.

P.

HI Irena. Thanks for adding me.

Hi Irina,

I have read your blog. I tried to get consultants through networking sites but most of them are passive. I wonder how you are able to get through these sites. I appreciate if you could help me out.

Regards
Murali.

Hi Irina,

I would apprecite if you can help me out in learning how to source profiles fom networking sites for active Jobs.

Regards
Murali

Kiran,

Thanks for your message. Our jobs are full time regular. They are with a very large global consulting company. Locations are US nationwide. (We do not work with contractors at this time.) The jobs are posted on our site http://www.braingainrecruiting.com/jobs.htm and are open to 50/50 splits.

Best regards,
Irina
irina@braingainrecruiting.com

Hi Erica,

My son just started Kindergarten so I felt like I couldn't go (though I really wanted to!). It was his 2nd day today and he's been doing great so far.
Hope to go next year.
Irina
irina@braingainrecruiting.com

Irina:

Are you still attending SourceCon? If so, any interest in networking offline?

- Erica

Hi Irina - I don't know Sue, at least not yet!
:)
J

Welcome Irina,

Great graphic. All the Best!

Ray
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