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Dave Serafin replied to Dan Nuroo's discussion 'Business As Usual'

Karen, Sandra...You guys are ruining this website, I never really come on here any more because I don't really want to read you two bickering back and forth. To the OP, I think the economy has definitely turned, we are out of the recession,…

Sep 24, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Rayanne's discussion 'The Ultimate ROI'

Peter, It's good to hear your feedback seeing as you are internal/corporate...As an agency recruiter, I feel very grateful for every opportunity given, and I like to say thanks...Even though they are small tokens of appreciation like gift…

Aug 12, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Becky Metcalf's discussion 'My name is Becky, and I'm a bully'

Recruiters not recruiting with conversations and by building relationships, but off of LinkedIn/Twitter...

Aug 6, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Becky Metcalf's discussion 'My name is Becky, and I'm a bully'

I think it's important to be open and honest with people...The hardcore ask them the tough questions "old school" recruiting tactics that we all learned coming up are what needs to be done in a lot of cases...But the way that you do…

Aug 6, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Bill Radin's discussion 'The Language of Business'

I think these are good points for recruiters to think about...You have to be able to gain instant credibility with candidates, and knowing how to talk to them 'on the level', is the most important talent that I believe each excellent…

Jun 29, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Kent Sims's discussion 'Recruit but can NOT call clients or develop new business?? (business model question)'

Then unfortunately you are going to continue to suffer working under those AM's and the owner...Maybe look at working for a different firm...You can approach your owner on the idea of you selling biz, but if they have that type of mindset, you…

Jun 25, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Kent Sims's discussion 'Recruit but can NOT call clients or develop new business?? (business model question)'

Welcome to the world of recruiting my friend...If you think you have what it takes, you should open your own shop.

Jun 25, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Claudia Faust's discussion 'Wednesday Wisdom: Do you Tattoo?'

See here is the thing, it isn't bias, it's business...If a customer is not going to buy from someone who has tatts showing, then case closed, you're not hired...Do you guys/gals watch MadMen?...You see how businesses were run back…

Jun 25, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Claudia Faust's discussion 'Wednesday Wisdom: Do you Tattoo?'

A business owner can make a decision based on whatever they want to, whether or not they explicitly reveal why certain people were not hired is up to them. If the HM felt that their customer base, or internal employees, more importantly his/her…

Jun 25, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Jacob Share's discussion 'Which job or recruiting-oriented website has the nicest logo?'

I'm partial to ours of course!!

Jun 25, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Jennifer Taylor's discussion 'It Can't Be ALL Bad - Come on Now.'

I agree wholeheartedly...You have to be optimistic in times like these no matter what your profession...This is the market's way of weeding out the best from the not so-greats...Which side will you be on? I know that I will not give less than…

Jun 23, 2009

Dave Serafin commented on Jerry Albright's blog post 'Quit your complaining - It's time to get serious!!!!!'

This is a great post Jerry...I love the optimism, and even though I'm 6 months late to this post, I agree with you entirely, and can vouch for hard work paying off...I have averaged a placement a month since the beginning of this year. There…

Jun 22, 2009

Dave Serafin commented on Margaret Graziano's blog post 'He Who Owns The Talent Pool - Owns The Market'

Damn Margaret, chill out...I wasn't commenting about you specifically, just statements about recruiting in general.

Jun 22, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Cynthia A Stutz's discussion 'Do you feel personality tests accurately confirm success traits ? Why or why not'

This is what the Chally does in many cases, that is a very serious distinction too...So in this case, it definitely creates value.

Jun 22, 2009

Dave Serafin replied to Cynthia A Stutz's discussion 'Do you feel personality tests accurately confirm success traits ? Why or why not'

Almost all the mid to large size companies that I work with use some sort of the Chally test....All I recruit are sales people.

Jun 22, 2009

Dave Serafin commented on Margaret Graziano's blog post 'He Who Owns The Talent Pool - Owns The Market'

I thought she meant by post 5 that you would develop such a strong relationship with the person you placed, that in 5 years when they are looking to leave, they will contact you, and you will place them...But this opens yourself up to all sorts of…

Jun 22, 2009