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Admittedly, I like to tell stories, and if I may say so, this is one of my strengths as a recruiter. Storytelling can be a powerful tool in the recruitment process.
If you are embarking on a search to find a new team member for your own company o...
Great reminder that all jobs have a story behind them & that gathering this information up front is crucial to my LT success...thank you for inspiring me to be sure to have a compelling story for all my recruitment assignments!
This was a wonderful and compelling piece! You ask what else? I had a hard time thinking about anything else but maybe you could get the candidate involved in "What if..." scenarios? Let them help spin the story by placing them in it.
An impeccable construct backed up by a plan for impressive delivery will be a valuable thing to have before embarking for scouting talent. The premise for this could be the concept that our brains are programmed much more for stories than for abst...
Admittedly, I like to tell stories, and if I may say so, this is one of my strengths as a recruiter. Storytelling can be a powerful tool in the recruitment process.
If you are embarking on a search to find a new team member for your own company o...
That is so true, Jessica. Thank you for the comment.
I think you are right, Damian. Thanks for the comment.
With the wealth of information provided via the internet coupled with the advent of social media, an organization can no longer attempt to paint a picture of itself in the marketplace and trust this alone to shape people’s perceptions. There are c...
Donna,
Great post, I definitely agree with your approach. Sure, there may be more job seekers coming to your door (or inbox rather) but that doesn't make finding the perfect, most qualified candidate any easier.
Thanks again,
Jessica M
Akken sta...
I used to work with children each summer when I was in college. My best achievement was probably the lessons I taught them about trust. Sometimes, team building exercises contain elements that build trust, but it's not always so explicit.
Perhaps...
Great article -- I shared it on Twitter -- hope you don't mind... (-: www.twitter.com/donnawhite
Comment Wall (1 comment)
- At 12:06pm on March 3, 2009,
Rayanne said… - Hi Donna~
Good to see you here on RecruitingBlogs. You will love the site and info that is shared.
Take care...
~Rayanne
Profile Information
- Name:
- Donna Brewington White
- City:
- Malibu, CA
- ZIP/Postal Code
- 90265
- State/Region (spell it out please, no abbreviations!):
- California
- Country:
- USA
- How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
- I am a strategic, resourceful executive recruiter passionate about helping entrepreneurial and/or innovative companies hire people who will promote their success while finding satisfaction and fulfillment in their work. I am especially interested in working with Venture Capital and Private Equity firms in staffing their portfolio companies because I have demonstrated the ability to work especially well with early stage companies and environments experiencing growth or significant transition -- plus I really enjoy the challenge. My strongest recruiting niche is consumer products marketing, including consumer technology, but I have the broad background, depth of knowledge and marketplace savvy to quickly grasp any search in any industry or field...really.
- Name someone you most admire
- Peter Drucker
- Company or business name:
- BWA Executive Search
- Online profile/Homepage
- http://linkedin.com/in/donnabwhite
- What kind of networking are you open to?
- Open networking
- Who referred you to RecruitingBlogs.com?
- a website
- Which combination best describes your professional profile?
- Independent, Recruiter, Vendor/Consultant
- How many years have you been in the business?
- More than 15 years
- Which industries do you work in now?
- Consumer Goods, Services, Other
- Are you open to split placements
- yes
- Which online communities do you actively participate in?
- What recruiting tools can you not live without?
- What do you like best about RecruitingBlogs.com...
- Just discovering...
- LinkedIN URL
- http://linkedin.com/in/donnabwhite
Donna Brewington White's Blog
Before You Begin the Candidate Search, Come Up with a Good Story...
Admittedly, I like to tell stories, and if I may say so, this is one of my strengths as a recruiter. Storytelling can be a powerful tool in the recruitment process.
If you are embarking on a search to find a new team member for your own company or on behalf of a client, one of the first things I recommend (if you haven’t yet done so) is to think about the company’s story. If the company is a startup, you won’t have a lot of history to fall back on, but you can still have a compelling story...an… Continue
If you are embarking on a search to find a new team member for your own company or on behalf of a client, one of the first things I recommend (if you haven’t yet done so) is to think about the company’s story. If the company is a startup, you won’t have a lot of history to fall back on, but you can still have a compelling story...an… Continue
Posted on July 23, 2009 at 3:13am — 3 Comments
The "Real Story" in Employer Branding
With the wealth of information provided via the internet coupled with the advent of social media, an organization can no longer attempt to paint a picture of itself in the marketplace and trust this alone to shape people’s perceptions. There are countless sources available to someone wanting to know the “real story.”
That “real story” is paramount in employer branding.
Consider this recent experience:
Last week, I discovered a great new startup, the kind of situation that causes my heart to p… Continue
That “real story” is paramount in employer branding.
Consider this recent experience:
Last week, I discovered a great new startup, the kind of situation that causes my heart to p… Continue
Posted on March 20, 2009 at 5:00pm —
Telling the Truth -- Key Ingredient to Hiring and Retention Success
As I have observed dozens of professionals transition into new jobs over the years, one of the key ingredients to their success in a new environment has been the level of communication shared with the new employer. Starting with the interview process, the more forthcoming the hiring company has been, and the fewer negative surprises the new employee experiences, the stronger the commitment and willingness to stick it out through difficult times.
If your company is facing tough challenges, you w… Continue
If your company is facing tough challenges, you w… Continue
Posted on March 4, 2009 at 11:43pm — 2 Comments
Even in an Employer's Market -- Hiring Must Be Strategic
A common myth in a troubled economy is that recruiting is an easier task because there are so many available (i.e., unemployed) candidates to choose from. It is true that there are more people looking for jobs and conceivably more candidates to choose from – but more people available will not assure you of finding the right person.
Chances are, in this employer's market that you will receive a promising number of responses to a job post, but the chances are slim that you will find the most qual… Continue
Chances are, in this employer's market that you will receive a promising number of responses to a job post, but the chances are slim that you will find the most qual… Continue
Posted on March 4, 2009 at 11:04pm — 2 Comments
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