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Gary Franklin commented on Gary Franklin's blog post 'This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011'"Sandra, I actually liked your comment and don’t know where it has gone - I was trying to respond in thread and it disappeared – I thought you had taken it down having though better of it.
In response to that particular…"
Sandra McCartt commented on Gary Franklin's blog post 'This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011'"LOL, looks like Gary took my comment down. I have been eliminated."
Valentino Martinez commented on Gary Franklin's blog post 'This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011'"@Bill...with fava beans and a nice chianti?"
Bill Schultz commented on Gary Franklin's blog post 'This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011'"My goal is to reduce the use of HR Directors by 80%
No I'm kidding I love HR Directors...they taste like chicken."
Gary Franklin commented on Gary Franklin's blog post 'This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011'"Hi Sandra - I will yes, if they have the right opportunity for me. Do you have something you wish to discuss with me?"
Sandra McCartt commented on Gary Franklin's blog post 'This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011'"Will you be using any third party recruiting agencies to assist with your job search?"
Bill Schultz commented on Gary Franklin's blog post 'This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011'"good, there's still hope.
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Gary Franklin commented on Gary Franklin's blog post 'This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011'"I know I was a little disappointed too. I only got it to 17.3% at the time the figures were made available at end of Q2. I was aiming for less than 10% - still I have 10 weeks of the contract to go and the recruiting teams are very…"
Bill Schultz commented on Gary Franklin's blog post 'This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011'"good one, gary!
the achievement itself."
Gary Franklin commented on Gary Franklin's blog post 'This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011'"HI Bill - was it the math you were having trouble with or the English?"
Bill Schultz commented on Gary Franklin's blog post 'This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011'"you lost me here:
dependency of agencies being reduced from approx. 80% to less than 20%
;)"
Gary Franklin posted a blog postThis one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011
It seems frightening to think that it has been nearly a year.A little over a year ago, in fact at the end of next week it will be a year, that I made the decision to change jobs. Time flies when having fun. Little did I suspect how that decision would impact me and how the activities of last summer and the people I would meet would change my life. I’m not talking about a change so inspiring that an afternoon TV drama could be made of it. But it did change me, for the better I hope.What was I…See More
Gary Franklin commented on Katie McNab's blog post 'Dear John...'"Goldie you and i are going to have to have a chat. Your points are well made, actually better made than most and I know you know the challenges we have. And of course as well you know there are far less intrusive and non-sales ways of…"
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- Name
- Gary Franklin
- Job Title
- Head of European Recruitment
- Company
- Aviva
- 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?
- Government
- How many employees in your company?
- >5000
- How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
- I have a wide range of life experiences from both personal and professional lives. Passionate recruiter, keen networker and a social media enthusiast. Would always welcome the opportunity to meet new people whether to share professional ideas or just for a laugh. I have met some fantastic people online, many of whom work in or around the recruiting "industry" and have had some good fun along the way.
Summary Profile:
• 10 years software and hardware solutions sales
• 13 years of successful Agency and In-House Recruitment experience.
• Unique skill set and breadth of experience positions me well to manage both internal and external partners, and I am known for effectively combining my commercial experience with my recruitment knowledge in the delivery of quality and empathy
Areas of professional specialisation:
- Pan EMEA Recruitment – start up to ongoing growth
- Strategic planning and delivery of time challenged projects
- Creating and building online candidate communities
- Social Media & Online Recruiting tools
- ATS /CRM /CMS Evaluation, Selection and Deployment
Extremely well travelled to all parts of the world (not South America however, but still plenty of time) both for pleasure and business, although most of the business has been a pleasure.
Favorite City= Rome
Favorite Film = Jaws
Favorite Band = Led Zeppelin
Love rural living working in the veg garden, raising the chickens and enjoying my life with my wife.
Founded The Forum for In-House Recruitment Managers in 2007. Today The FIRM has members in 44 countries and has become the #1 community for corporate recruitment professionals, where all members can participate and contribute - sharing ideas, issues, best practice etc in order to better not only ourselves but also our services to our employers and to our profession as a whole.
We aim to promote the values and professionalism of our members - as well as promoting ethical integrity and best practice throughout the recruitment and talent management lifecycle.
We hold well attended quarterly “Breakfast with The FIRM” meetings where speakers/sponsors present topical subjects the members want to learn or hear more about and discuss in detail. Subject specific webinars are also scheduled to provide members with updates on particular issues or areas of interest.
Managed by myself and Emma Mirrington we have created a supportive and collaborative community on- and offline where members can proactively contribute and network, request help or give advice.
This Group is solely for In-house and Corporate Recruitment professionals and is not open to agency or search firm staff.
- Name someone you most admire
- my wife
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- Digital Recruiting
Louise's UK Recruiter Blog
Recruiting Futurology
Sirona Says
The Lander Associates Blog
The Recruiter Guy
The Savage Truth – Greg Savage
Wendy’s Blog
- What recruiting tools can you not live without?
- my personality, the phone and my PC in that order
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This one is all about me – #myjobhunt 2011
Posted on July 19, 2011 at 4:00pm 7 Comments 0 Likes
It seems frightening to think that it has been nearly a year.
A little over a year ago, in fact at the end of next week it will be a year, that I made the decision to change jobs.
Time flies when having fun.
Little did I suspect how that decision would impact me and how the activities of last summer and the people I would meet would change my life. I’m not talking about a change so inspiring that an afternoon TV drama could be made of it. But it did change me, for… Continue
A little over a year ago, in fact at the end of next week it will be a year, that I made the decision to change jobs.
Time flies when having fun.
Little did I suspect how that decision would impact me and how the activities of last summer and the people I would meet would change my life. I’m not talking about a change so inspiring that an afternoon TV drama could be made of it. But it did change me, for… Continue
"What does the recruitment industry compete on?"
Posted on September 10, 2010 at 4:30pm 11 Comments 0 Likes
Recently I was asked "What do you think are the key factors that the recruitment industry competes on?"
You have to think about what you are competing for. Are agencies and…
Continue Day 19 - Recruiters Recruiting Recruiters – I am learning much, are you? #myjobhunt
Posted on August 27, 2010 at 12:37pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Today I tried to get back into the mood of the first two weeks, focused on how to try and build again a strong pipeline of opportunity. I knew I didn’t have the time to focus on it today but I had to think it through. Over the…
Continue Day 18 - Job Hunting means having to say Goodbye & Thank You, then Striding on #myjobhunt
Posted on August 27, 2010 at 12:22pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
Day 18 was dominated by it being my last day in my current job and the day my gardening leave honeymoon period came to an end. All of the company property needed to be returned; laptop and power lead, PDA, fuel card, company…
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