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Crazy Recruiting Stories… in the Recruiters’ Own Words
We recently announced the winner of our “Craziest Recruiting Story of 2010” content on “Top Echelon TV.” The winner was Top Echelon Network Preferred Member recruiter Coleen Balogh-Walther of The Provident Search Group, Inc. .) The reason we chose Coleen’s story is that it met the number-one criteria associated with the
‘WSJ’: Growth, Retirements Prompt Companies to Hire More Recruiters
Are companies gearing up for more hiring in the coming year? A recent article in The Wall Street Journal claims that they are. According to the article, “Firms Enlist More Recruiters,” companies are in the process of filling more internal headhunter positions as the demand for hiring slowly increases. The article doesn’t
Is the Job Market Back? Does It Matter?
The economy’s getting better! No, it’s not. Yes, it is! No, wait… hold on… no, it’s not. I can see why some recruiters have decided to stop watching and reading the news. There’s no point. Do the so-called “experts” have a handle on anything that’s happening? I’d have to say
The Rest of 2010 is the Recruiting Iron Red-Hot… or Ice-Cold?
It’s the first of December… the last month of the year. Is there any more business to be had? Are clients still looking to hire in the last 31 days of 2010? They could be, but recruiters’ window of opportunity might be limited. Some companies might have closed the books
‘The Story of My Success’: Maria Hemminger of MJ Recruiters, LLC
While it’s true that many recruiters are struggling during this economic recovery, some recruiters are thriving in the midst of current conditions . . . like Maria Hemminger of MJ Recruiters, LLC. According to Maria, she and the rest of her firm—including business partner Joanna Spaun—are enjoying one of their best years
‘It’s Been a Good Year’: How Split Placements Helped Bob Small
Has 2010 been a tough year for recruiters? You’d better believe it . . . but many recruiters have enjoyed better than average years. And some have enjoyed good years. Not great years, but good years. However, in this economy, good is sometimes plenty good enough. Preferred Member recruiter Bob Small of