Comments for Diary of a Recruiter

Comment on My First Paladin Recruiting Blog Post by Neil

Neil — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 19:58:09 +0000

“My boss was nice enough to let me write about our web site’s new front page layout.”

You mean he was fortunate enough for you to offer to write about it?

It looks clean and easy to navigate. Cool beans.

Comment on I’m Not Always On The Phone by Neil

Neil — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 02:42:25 +0000

Help me out with the “purple squirrel” reference. I’ve heard of finding a purple cow. I’ve also heard about the “elephant in the room,” although from the context this sounds more like you found your “pony.”

Comment on Blast From The Past by Tweets that mention Blast From The Past | Life in Three Chords -- Topsy.com

Tweets that mention Blast From The Past | Life in Three Chords -- Topsy.com — Tue, 25 May 2010 07:29:10 +0000

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Comment on Blast From The Past by Rondo Estrello

Rondo Estrello — Mon, 24 May 2010 22:30:10 +0000

Thanks for featuring our wonderful gallery on your blog. We are very proud of the relics we have on display here. lol

Comment on Ebbs and Flows: The Life of The Recruiter by Bret

Bret — Sat, 22 May 2010 17:26:56 +0000

Thank you, sir. I appreciate the comment. Do you have a site up yet?

Comment on Ebbs and Flows: The Life of The Recruiter by Bruce

Bruce — Sat, 22 May 2010 08:32:25 +0000

Very well said, and very well written. And the funny thing is, I think a lot of what you expressed can apply to many different types of careers, or “callings.” And you definitely hit the nail on the head with your final question of whether or not the journey is being enjoyed. Because, at the end of the day, that’s pretty essential.

Comment on Job Seekers and Social Media by Bret

Bret — Fri, 14 May 2010 02:42:16 +0000

Awesome response, Neil. You are walking proof of the “system”!

Comment on Job Seekers and Social Media by Neil

Neil — Thu, 13 May 2010 23:42:32 +0000

I developed an online relationship with my employer on Facebook for almost a year before I was offered a job after I had been laid off from another company. At the time, I had no ulterior motive. Make friends with influential people online which could someday become your boss, business partner, JV, client, or friend. The worse time to ask for a linkedin recommendation is the day you get laid off or fired. Developing those relationships now really help pay off in the future. I will attest to having your name as a website adds SO much to potential employer’s decision than just a resume. I track my visitors and exactly where they come from. Every interview I have gone on for the last two years, I have seen that someone from that company has read my business blog/articles for at least ten minutes, either before or after an interview. It helps a lot!

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Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:43:40 +0000

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Comment on The ONE-PAGE Resume (and why it’s important) by Lisa

Lisa — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 23:09:10 +0000

How come this is the FIRST example of this type of resume that I have ever seen? It makes much more sense than the traditional (stupid) job listing, rev chron resume.
Would this be something you would only submit to a recruiter? I don’t see some typical HR types understanding this format.