As a Technical Recruiter, I am always looking for more efficient ways to source candidates and stay in touch with current consultants. I stumbled upon this interesting article on www.ERE.net. It was written by Todd Raphael and compiles a helpful list of resources for recruiters but most are applicable to many jobs. This list combines a number [...]

I was browsing the status updates on my LinkedIn page and saw an update that seems to be popping up more and more. It was a survey to see if people felt LinkedIn was a relevant business tool.  It seems that managers are sending the message to their employees that LinkedIn is a waste of time [...]

What makes someone a good recruiter? Naturally, it’s important to use a recruiter who understands the IT  industry well, but there are basic skills that each recruiter must possess. Great recruiters: Are prompt, attentive and responsive. Being the type of recruiter that can handle phone calls, emails and go the extra mile will go a long [...]

I recently read an article by Kevin Wheeler, Founder of Global Learning Resources and author on ERE.net, titled “Why People Leave Organizations.”  The article spoke about the ever-changing reasons why people are leaving their jobs in today’s market.  The author of the article discusses the factors of an employee’s decision to leave or stay at a [...]

Being a successful recruiter requires a different skillset than what is often needed in a more traditional human resources career. It’s not easy, and to climb requires hard work and dedication to the job – which is to say, a dedication to people. What qualities do successful recruiters pose? Kevin Wheeler, Founder of Global Learning Resources [...]