I’m Back
March 3, 2009 Leave a comment
I’m back, up and running and hope you enjoy the new design. I will continue to make enhancements along the way but look forward to connecting with you and your comments on any of my topics.
All the best ~
Working To Help You Grow with HR, Recruiting and Social Media
March 3, 2009 Leave a comment
I’m back, up and running and hope you enjoy the new design. I will continue to make enhancements along the way but look forward to connecting with you and your comments on any of my topics.
All the best ~
February 24, 2009 Leave a comment
Already????
I know, I just started but I am taking much needed advice and really trying to work on the design and layout of this to really get it off the ground (hopefully). If you would like to share with me any thoughts and/or suggestions, please feel free to do so!
Back with you soon…
February 3, 2009 Leave a comment
“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you are gonna get”
A profound quote from the movie Forrest Gump from Forrest’s mom which Forrest then lives his life by.
In today’s economic uncertainty and volatility, this quote continues to ring in my ears. Companies lying off workers by the thousands. Unemployment reaching an insane volume. Household companies shutting their doors. If you read the headlines, follow a blog or surf the web – none of this is news to you.
I have really tried to reflect on this time, what it means for my family and what does it mean for me professionally. Should I expand my experience? Should I go back to school or pursue other certifications? Should I look to supplement my income? What to do?
Family is first so I go from here…
Life will throw anything and everything at you. How you handle these moments defines you and provides opportunities to grow. Something I learned is that when something bad happens, take time (maximum of 1 day) and yell, scream, cry, whatever. But only deal with it for one day. Beginning the next day, be positive, grow and deal with this obstacle.
Did you loose your job? Take that day and have a fit but tomorrow, begins your full time job of finding a new job. The more you dwell on something you cannot control, the more out of control other factors in your live becomes.
Are there exceptions, always! Gray is truly the way of the world but always work towards the positive.
Change is constant. Once you accept this, you can eat more chocolate.
January 22, 2009 Leave a comment
What Should You Look For? Wanted to put together a list of things to keep in mind as you work with recruiters either actively or passively:
1 – Whose best interest do they have in mind, your career or their pockets?
2 – Do they present you with the “right” opportunity as per your conversations and not something outside of your career path?
3 – Do they provide insight as to how to progress in your career and offer feedback or suggestions?
4 – Are they responsive?
5 – Do you interact well and do you have a level of trust?
6 – Do you find value in this relationship?
7 – Are you comfortable networking?
Having worked on both the corporate recruiting side as well as for a recruiting company, I understand each role is a bit unique and individuals tend to feel more comfortable with a corporate recruiter. Do not let this dissuade you from working with a recruiter but you need to be selective; the more recruiters you work with the greater the chance of a company being presented with your resume by more than one company and that is never a good thing for the candidate.
Own your job search, not just for your internet searches but with recruiting companies. This is your career, take ownership.
January 21, 2009 Leave a comment
I had a moment of reflection while driving into the office today, why do people choose not to speak with recruiters? Years ago there was the “used car” salesperson analogy and that still maybe throw around today but this is more of a problem with the candidate. It is up to each person to determine which recruiter is good to speak with and network.
Sure, there are recruiters and recruiting companies out there looking to make a placement and do not have the wellbeing of the candidate in mind. There are recruiters out there looking to develop a relationship, get to know you, network and if a suitable position arises, let you know about it. There are also corporate recruiters working for a particular company possibly trying to reach you but with a stigma surrounding some recruiters, everyone pays the price.
As much as a recruiter may want to speak with you, you should take a few moments to connect with them. Before they go into anything about their need, find out about them and their company to determine if this is worth your time.
In today’s economy, it is in everyone’s interest to take a 10 minute call and filter out whom may meet your criteria or specific needs. Does this recruiter specialize in a particular industry, particular company, particular position, etc.? Does the recruiter have a position, want to network or want to send your resume out to their clients and see what happens?
You are in control, but having this conversation maybe in your best interest either now or in the future. Answer the call or return the call/e-mail, it maybe turn out to be something positive for you.
November 18, 2008 1 Comment
After years of reading blogs, I am stepping up and actually creating my own.
My blog will be about me and contain commentary on recruiting/HR, employment, family, sports and life in general. I hope that it will be interesting for you and feedback is always appreciated.
I hope you enjoy what follows….
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