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Gun For Hire!!!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Dave Turk Jun 3, 2011. 15 Replies 0 Likes
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Dave Turk replied to David J. Sforza's discussion 'Gun For Hire!!!'
We have several IT jobs in South Florida. We need a motivated recruiter to fill them. Interested?
pam claughton replied to David J. Sforza's discussion 'Gun For Hire!!!'
Another thing to consider is going the contract recruiter route and working on the corporate side. Demand for contract recruiters is really picking up and depending on where you are in the country, rates average $40-75/hr depending on experience.
pam claughton replied to David J. Sforza's discussion 'Gun For Hire!!!'
David,
I found your first line intriguing, "I've been an agency recruiter whole time and I am done with it."
Why are you 'done with it?' Your answer to that question is key to determining if opening your own…
Valentino Martinez replied to David J. Sforza's discussion 'Gun For Hire!!!'
David,
You're getting good advice here...and you'll get more. There are even Starting a Business for Dummies books out there to give you very specific pointers on dos and don'ts. Also, What Color is Your Parachute? …
David J. Sforza replied to David J. Sforza's discussion 'Gun For Hire!!!'
Al I took a look at your site. I do have some questions. It looks like you would rely mainly on referrals or networking to find candidates correct? I imagine there would be a great deal of travel involved as well then yes?
David J. Sforza replied to David J. Sforza's discussion 'Gun For Hire!!!'
Thanks. For the most part I have never worked straight commission and the prospect of doing so is a bit daunting. I am also thinking about tools that I would have at my disposal as well. There is a great deal to think about and I appreciate your…
David J. Sforza replied to David J. Sforza's discussion 'Gun For Hire!!!'
I agree that mindset is crucial and I like the way you put it. I have actually been working from home for about a year now and it was going much better than I had anticipated. I was working with a niche firm and I'm not sure if I should do that…
Profile Information
- Name
- David
- Job Title
- Resource Manager
- Company
- SQA
- Which best describes your profession?
- Corporate Talent Acquisition
- How many years have you been in the business?
- 10 - 14 years
- Which industries do you work in now?
- Technology
- How many employees in your company?
- >50
- What kind of networking are you open to?
- Open networking
- How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
- Most of the time it's by phone unless I'm at a networking event in which case I shake hands and exchange business cards.
- Name someone you most admire
- My Parents for raising me right.
- Which blogs would you recommend people read?
- http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/
- What recruiting tools can you not live without?
- LinkedIn
Facebook
- What do you like best about RecruitingBlogs.com...
- The ability to network with other like-minded professionals.
- ...and what would you change and why?
- Doing a great job so far!!
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- http://www.sqassociates.com
Comment Wall (48 comments)
- At 3:08pm on November 26, 2008,
Heather Phillips C.A.C. CIR said… - Hi,
Thanks for the add, let me know if there is anything I can do to help.
Heather
- At 2:52pm on November 6, 2008,
Tricia Padgett said… - Thanks David.
- At 9:48am on June 13, 2008,
Denise Doty said… - Thanks for the invite. I'll check it out.
- At 3:11pm on June 12, 2008,
Kep Powers said… - Hi David,
It has been a while since I have checked in with my mail, etc. as I've been out straight on this end. To answer your question as to what I'm targeting, I work in manufacturing, accounting/finance and administrative positions. I have done generalist work as well all depending on the situation. All permanent positions.
Hope that helps and keep in touch! ; )
- At 12:26pm on June 11, 2008,
Jennifer Burks said… - Great, thanks David. I'll keep that in mind.
- At 11:12am on June 11, 2008,
David J. Sforza said…
- Hi Amanda,
No I am strictly QA. Manual, automated and performance testing of software. Also do process improvement, change management and configuration management. Can do W-2 or C2C. Why?
David
- At 10:58am on June 11, 2008,
Amanda (amanda@sasfci.com) said… - Hi David,
Do you recruit Clinical SAS on corp to corp?
Thanks,
Amanda
amanda@sasfci.com
- At 5:07pm on June 6, 2008,
Simon said… - Hello David,
I would like to have you as a connection....looking forward to networking with you.
Simon
- At 8:12am on June 5, 2008,
David J. Sforza said…
- Hi Ami,
Did you mean to send this to me or someone else: Sharon?
David
- At 8:21pm on June 4, 2008,
Amitai Givertz said… - Hey, Sharon!
Welcome to the mix here at RecruitingBlogs.com. Let me know if I can help you find your way around the place or if I can help you in other way.
Ami G.
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