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Josue liked Amy McDonald's blog post The REKRUTR Vault: The C Rule - Warming Up Your Application Process With Email
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Amy McDonald posted a blog post

The REKRUTR Vault: The C Rule - Warming Up Your Application Process With Email

Not a week goes by that I don't hear someone complaining  about their displeasure with an application process. Common complaints revolve around submitting a resume to a "black hole". They never receive a response. They spent an hour on the complicated online tool for submitting an application only to receive an…See More
May 16
Amy McDonald liked Amanda Ashworth's blog post Why more recruiters should be using Google Plus
May 15
Victoria Rotante commented on Amy McDonald's blog post 'The REKRUTR Vault : Three Tips for Splits'
May 4
Amy McDonald posted a blog post

The REKRUTR Vault : Three Tips for Splits

When I was a girl one of my biggest goals was to be able to do the splits like all of my little gymnast friends. Let's just say that we are NOT all created equal. I never did pull off the physical act of doing the splits. I did, however, master recruiting splits. Those splits really worked for me.For those who are not familiar with…See More
May 3
Amy McDonald posted a blog post

The REKRUTR Vault: How to Eat an Elephant

This week’s post is for those of us who need a little motivation for that bigger than life project we’re working on. Whether it was assigned, or you volunteered for it, you know the one I mean. It is the one you’ll be working on this weekend.  It’s the one that seems to never be finished; the one that keeps you awake at night. It is the most challenging project on your plate. Sometimes, it is the only project…See More
Apr 26
Amy McDonald posted a blog post

The REKRUTR Vault: Workforce Disaster Planning

In light of the events in Boston this week, I thought this might be a good time to talk about disaster planning, and how it relates to recruiting.Regardless of the disaster, be it natural or otherwise, it is important to know how your company, and/or those you recruit for, will react in emergency circumstances.…See More
Apr 19
Jeff Dahlberg and Amy McDonald are now friends
Apr 14
Amy McDonald commented on Dean Da Costa's blog post 'Is Fit a deterrent to innovation?'
"I totally agree that constantly seeking the same fit can really hold back an organization when it comes to innovation. I have always been of the opinion that adding someone to the team that will challenge the others a bit, shake things up, if you…"
Apr 13
Amy McDonald liked Dean Da Costa's blog post Is Fit a deterrent to innovation?
Apr 13
Amy McDonald commented on Amy McDonald's blog post 'The REKRUTR Vault: You LOOK Perfect For This Position'
"Thank you for the great comment, Jeff. I have always felt strongly that any discussions like this could be a very "slippery slope" both for the client and the recruiting agency. At some point, you have to use good judgement and decide…"
Apr 13
Jeff Dahlberg commented on Amy McDonald's blog post 'The REKRUTR Vault: You LOOK Perfect For This Position'
"Amy,   The first thing that comes to mind in reading your post is that I would tell the corporate  or agency recruiter  to tread lightly when speaking to their chain of command or client company. The client has not broken any laws at…"
Apr 13
Amy McDonald posted a blog post

The REKRUTR Vault: You LOOK Perfect For This Position

 I was prompted to write this post after reading an article from Salary.com  entitled "7 Ways Your Looks Affect Your Pay".You can read it  here if you are interested.The article has some good…See More
Apr 12
Amy McDonald is now friends with Will Thomson and Jason Webster
Apr 11
Amy McDonald commented on Jason Webster's blog post 'What Comes First - Passion Or Skill?'
"I completely agree with your opinion about seeking talent that leverage their skills beyond the 8 to 5, That is usually a  great indicator of passion and something you can sell. I think skills are important, but without the passion to go with…"
Apr 11
Amy McDonald posted a blog post

The REKRUTR Vault: The Making of a Star Recruiter

Recruiting can be a very misunderstood job and finding a true "star" in this industry is not easy. So how do you make a star recruiter?Is it in the training? Uh-uh. Despite the claims of very successful professional recruiting trainers, I don't think that is it. It might increase the probability, but I've seen plenty of recruiters…See More
Apr 5

Profile Information

Name
Amy
Job Title
President
Company
REKRUTR
Which best describes your profession?
Vendor
How many years have you been in the business?
>15 years
Which industries do you work in now?
All Industries
How many employees in your company?
<10
College/University
University of Illionois
Are you interested in split placements?
No
Which conferences do you plan to attend in the next year?
ERE, SHRM
What kind of networking are you open to?
Open networking
How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
Hi! I'm Amy McDonald, formerly Amy Luking. I run a small company with big benefits to recruiters. Let me know if you ever need my help with finding a faster, easier way to get your jobs noticed on the internet.
Name someone you most admire
Hillary Clinton
Which blogs would you recommend people read?
I recommend people read the blogs that inspire them. I like blogs written with honesty and without fluff. I'm not looking for shock and awe though. Ranting and controversy only get my attention in a negative way.
What recruiting tools can you not live without?
A phone and the internet.
What do you like best about RecruitingBlogs.com...
I'm a new user. I guess we'll have to fill this in later.
...and what would you change and why?
I would probably change the need for this long form to sign up. I'm a busy gal and I'm all about easy.
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Amy McDonald's Blog

The REKRUTR Vault: The C Rule - Warming Up Your Application Process With Email

Posted on May 16, 2013 at 10:33am 0 Comments

Not a week goes by that I don't hear someone complaining  about their displeasure with an application process. Common complaints revolve around submitting a resume to a "black hole". They never receive a response. They spent an hour on the complicated online tool for submitting an application…

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The REKRUTR Vault : Three Tips for Splits

Posted on May 3, 2013 at 10:00am 1 Comment

When I was a girl one of my biggest goals was to be able to do the splits like all of my little gymnast friends. Let's just say that we are NOT all created equal. I never did pull off the physical act of doing the splits. I did, however, master recruiting splits. Those splits really worked for me.

For…

Continue

The REKRUTR Vault: How to Eat an Elephant

Posted on April 26, 2013 at 3:22pm 0 Comments

This week’s post is for those of us who need a little motivation for that bigger than life project we’re working on. Whether it was assigned, or you volunteered for it, you know the one I mean. It is the one you’ll be working on this weekend.  It’s the one that seems to never be finished; the one that keeps you awake at night. It is the most challenging project on your plate. Sometimes, it…

Continue

The REKRUTR Vault: Workforce Disaster Planning

Posted on April 19, 2013 at 9:55am 0 Comments

In light of the events in Boston this week, I thought this might be a good time to talk about disaster planning, and how it relates to recruiting.

Regardless of the disaster, be it natural or otherwise, it is important to know how your company, and/or those you…

Continue

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