The ART of Recruiting

Based on two noteworthy items:

#1 - how frequently it is discussed here
and
#2 - how ABSOLUTELY addicting it is

I started a Twitter account. Yes, I even downloaded a Twitter app to my Blackberry.

So if you're so inclined, feel free to add me: Art_Pitcher

Or is the correct syntax: @Art_Pitcher ?

Also, if you're on there and find it valuable, let me know and I'll add you too!

I dunno 'bout all this yet. A man has to chirp before he can tweet, that's for sure.


Happy Hunting! And add me!

-A… Continue

This is a response I wrote to a question on linkedin a few months back.

An MPC has to have it all there in the first place - the skills, the work history, realistic compensation expectations.

However, here is what seperates an MPC from just a good candidate - in other words, someone I'm going to spend TIME marketing....

1. Loyalty and exclusivity. I ask my potential MPC's for 2 to 5 day EXCLUSIVITY - in other words, someone my competition can't deliver to the marketplace. Don't put the resume… Continue

Recruiting takes a holiday – leverage your position!

Woo-Hoo – a Holiday, Right? I mean, you’re probably thinking about staying up all night Sunday (probably trying some Jello Shot recipes) watching the Muscular Dystrophy Telethon and closing Monday afternoon out with a BBQ.

I don’t blame you. Before I was a big biller that’s how I spent my holiday time, too.

Don’t get me wrong, I’ll st… Continue

Now don't get the impression I'm encouraging you to overdo this weekend, and certainly don't think that I will (I'm very conservative you know).

That being said (because everything on the net is immortal), here are some suggestions for you on how you might choose to spend your evening:

Traditional Jello Shots

10oz Vodka
2 (3 oz) packages of Jello
2 cups boiling water
1 cup cold water
Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. Dissolve the packages of Jello in 2 cups boiling water, sti… Continue

What the Boy Scouts taught me about Recruiting
by: Art Pitcher


A short but sweet reminder to those of you who make it difficult for the rest of us.


When I was in the Boy Scouts I learned a thing or two about making sure whoever follows me feels warm and invited. What I mean is this:

When Camping, I learned that after I COMPLETELY extinguish my fire and clean up ALL my trash from my campsite, I should leave a nice little pile of wood and small kindling for the next camper so they can… Continue