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Lessons in Change
Change is a necessary and inevitable part of living. Knowing what to keep and what to let go of is difficult, but can be learned by visiting places like Woodstock or Rome or any other place where the past is incorporated into the present and will make up part of the future.7 Reasons to Be a Contract Recruiter
There is no job security working as an employee. I think anyone in a job that does not generate revenue, invent new products or services, or interact with customers in a strategic way is in jeopardy of being laid off in the next year or so.Messiness, Creativity and Education
The idea of "school" may be obsolete.Susan's Blog
What’s your employment brand relevancy?
Developing a strong, clear, engaging employment brand can be the difference between a whisper getting whipped around in a breeze and a crank-up the volume, highly amplified message, metaphorically speaking, to attract the best talent to your organization. That doesn’t mean you have to get out the megaphone and scream from the rooftops, but it [...]Join me for a complimentary event at Intel in Portland
Adaptive Talent Strategies: Designing an Approach to Excellence in Talent Attraction, Planning and Management How effective is your talent strategy in supporting the business needs of your company? Are you aligned with your company’s business strategy? Do you have the information you need to anticipate the key skills and competencies that will competitively position your company? Read on to learn [...]Adaptive Talent Strategies….a beginning
The ability for companies to move quickly is more important than ever before. Change is constant. Uncertainty is a reality. Complexity is on the increase, and the need for agility is rising as a core organizational competency. We’re living in a new business environment being shaped by shifting talent patterns, increased competition, shorter business maturity [...]Beome a Member of the Future of Talent Institute
Get to know who's part of the Future of Talent Community and let them get to know you. Share a picture of yourself - it is worth a 1000 words!, and tell us a little something about you, your company and what excites you about the future of talent!To learn more about becoming a member, please visit www.futureoftalent.org where you'll find complete details on membership and learn more about the many benefits to you and your organization.
Susan Burns, our Executive Director, is available for a personal conversation with you to discuss how Future of Talent can benefit your company, membership levels and your participation. Susan can be reached directly at 001.503.381.9292 or sburns@futureoftalent.org - you'll also find her here so check the Members section!
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Pew Research on Widening Generation Gap
From SFGate on new Pew Research Study re Generation Gap
From cell phones and texting to religion and manners, younger and older Americans see the world differently, creating the largest generation gap since the tumultuous years of the 1960s and the culture clashes over Vietnam, civil rights and women's liberation.
A new study released Monday by the Pew Research Center found Americans of different ages increasingly at odds over a range of social and technological issu… Continue
Posted by Eileen Clegg on June 29, 2009 at 8:46am
HUSH!! "Create (JVP) JOB Value Proposition" (internal or external recruiters)
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 asking direct questions to Client.
1. Wh… Continue
Posted by Brian KEVIN Johnston on June 26, 2009 at 6:30am
New Study Shows Leading Edge Companies Receive Failing Grade at HR SEO Strategies
“By examining the top 5 companies in the world’s careers pages we understood quite quickly that a common marketing tactic is being ignored by human resources and recruiting strategies to capture more candidates to their career… Continue
Posted by Jason Gorham on June 16, 2009 at 11:54am
Attention: Why Your use of Recognition TERMS on Resume WINS!
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 day... UGH! Not a fun c… Continue
Posted by Brian KEVIN Johnston on June 12, 2009 at 6:49am
SCREAM!!! Your "FREE Guide/Tips/ROI" Working with Headhunter/Recruiter on Job/Employment Search
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 questions with candidates, so when the… Continue
Posted by Brian KEVIN Johnston on June 5, 2009 at 6:00am
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Source Of Hire Round Table Podcast
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Can you protect your reputation as a Recruiter in a down economy?
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Is your organization ensuring a positive candidate experience? 1 Reply
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How to use Twitter to recruit the right talent - IT Business Canada
Started by Jason Gorham Feb 26.
Are Sourcers/Sourcing Teams Up To Snuff? 2 Replies
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