Ken Forrester
Ken Forrester
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  • A.W. Forrester Co.
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The Longest Deal

Started Nov 6, 2011 0 Replies

I Did Not Accept Your Invitation because you are a Recruiter

Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra McCartt Jun 18, 2011. 12 Replies

LinkedIn Profiles-Same as "Already in our Database"?

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Ken Forrester commented on Luke Collard's blog post 'Interviews are a waste of time ?'
I agree with KW,  based on Luke's experience alone.  Times are changing, people are changing; technology is playing a role in recruiting that didn't exist years ago. I recently witness a friend accepted a position, made a deposit…
Jan 18
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Ken Forrester commented on Marvin Smith's blog post 'What is a Talent Community?'
Here is another one to add to the definition: A talent community is also your connections, friends and followers.   There will always be confusion when the notion that a TC built around an employer brand will produce quality & cost…
Jan 10
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Ken Forrester and Isabelle Shelby are now friends Nov 12, 2011
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Andrew Hally liked Ken Forrester's discussion 'The Longest Deal' Nov 7, 2011
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The Longest Deal

“At that time I realized that after 20 years as a recruiter, this was the worst deal of my career; one in which everyone involved came out on the losing end, including the individual who was given the job by default”At some point in every professional recruiter’s career, there is a certain deal that will be the defining moment in his/her career.  A few will survive the experience and become great recruiters, while most will leave the profession, as a result.Here is the story of my defining…See More
Discussion posted by Ken Forrester Nov 6, 2011
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Ken Forrester commented on John Kreiss's blog post 'The Recruiting Script'
This is how recruiting is done by humans, thanks for reminding us John.  I know this process takes at least 40 minutes to complete, but not only does it qualifies a candidate-it builds a trustful relationship with the recruiter and confidence…
Oct 31, 2011
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Ken Forrester commented on John Kreiss's blog post 'Will Facebook Become the Recruiter's Best Friend?'
Don't forget that profiles presently on LinkedIn are also on FB.  It is the privacy setting that keeps them hidden from recruiters.  LI has become the Walmart of recruiting; they have put many recruiters/vendors out of…
Oct 24, 2011
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Ken Forrester is now friends with Susan Neal, John Kreiss and Christopher Perez Oct 18, 2011
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Ken Forrester commented on SeSee Munson's blog post 'Counter-Offers, And Why They Are Baaad, Very Bad!'
I find that most candidates don’t interview to get job offers with the objectives of getting a counter offer.  They certainly won’t close the door on a counter offer because they sincerely believe that if they are offered one it is…
Oct 17, 2011
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Ken Forrester commented on Greg Savage's blog post 'Recruiters, toughen the f*** up!'
Preach it Greg! I'm a little late on this one, but I really like  car analogy.  Recruiting is very difficult, because the product that a recruiter sells are humans. The last time I checked-no two humans are the same.  Humans…
Oct 17, 2011
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Ken Forrester commented on Luke Collard's blog post 'From hero to zero'
Great post, Luke.  I was captivated by the story up until you told us that the recruiter was you.  So I re-read it from the start with you in mind.  I hear this same story from passive candidates all the time, but never so explicitly…
Oct 13, 2011
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Jimmy Braimah liked Ken Forrester's blog post 'The Beginning of a New Recruiting Industry?' Oct 2, 2011
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Doug Munro commented on Ken Forrester's blog post 'The Beginning of a New Recruiting Industry?'
Very interesting read, Ken, and it is fascinating to speculate on how much influence recruiters might wield. I've heard stories about successful FB recruiting strategies, but I must confess that my personal experience is that it has value as a…
Oct 2, 2011
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Amber Gerstenhaber commented on Ken Forrester's blog post 'The Beginning of a New Recruiting Industry?'
Bill, I am with Ken on this, my facebook is for friends and family, I have never even looked at it as a way to recruit.  If you could give some insight to how you recruit on it, I would be most appreciative.
Oct 1, 2011
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Ken Forrester commented on Ken Forrester's blog post 'The Beginning of a New Recruiting Industry?'
Paul, Since you have an IT background, I will accept that it will be a monstrous undertaking on the back-end of FB to make their platform TPR friendly.   So, like Bill implied-FB is now more suited for corporate recruiters because corporate…
Oct 1, 2011
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Ken Forrester and Misty D. Huntley are now friends Oct 1, 2011
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Paul Alfred commented on Ken Forrester's blog post 'The Beginning of a New Recruiting Industry?'
Great post Ken .. But I have to agree with Bill  - the key is Facebook Apps - what will the future look like in terms of the apps used to aggregate the target talent recruiters are looking for.   Over time perfection of the Facebook…
Oct 1, 2011
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Ivan Stojanovic commented on Ken Forrester's blog post 'The Beginning of a New Recruiting Industry?'
Facebook is more like a platform. Itself as it is, it doesnot compete with LinkedIN at all. But Facebook enables the Branch Out, BeFound, Talent.me, and similar to operate ‘on top’ of their platform.  And here you will get the best…
Sep 27, 2011
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Nate Fischer commented on Ken Forrester's blog post 'The Beginning of a New Recruiting Industry?'
Ken,  I value your opinion as well, but I don't think you can only blame TPR's.  Most of LinkedIn was built by independent recruiters with tight budgets that were looking for an alternative to the Monster/CB/Dice paid space that…
Sep 27, 2011
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Ken Forrester commented on Ken Forrester's blog post 'The Beginning of a New Recruiting Industry?'
Bill, Thanks for joining this particular discussion.  I know that you have had a lot of success using FB as a recruiting tool, so I value your opinion.  However, I’m not quite sure why you feel FB as a  recruiting channel will…
Sep 27, 2011

Profile Information

Name
Ken Forrester
Job Title
Recruiter
Company
A.W. Forrester Co.
Which best describes your profession?
Agency
How many years have you been in the business?
More than 15 years
Which industries do you work in now?
Healthcare
Are you interested in split placements?
yes
Which conferences do you plan to attend in the next year?
Kennedy
What kind of networking are you open to?
Very targeted/niche
How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
I am a down-to-earth, regular, straight shooter type of guy.
Name someone you most admire
Bob Johnson (BET)
Which blogs would you recommend people read?
As many as you can
What recruiting tools can you not live without?
Apply on-line
What do you like best about RecruitingBlogs.com...
Making a great idea better
...and what would you change and why?
Nothing, it is what it is
Website
http://www.awforrester.com
Blog
http://recruitedtalent.com
Online profile/Homepage
http://www.linkedin.com/profile?viewProfile=&key=6078094&lo...
Twitter Profile
http://twitter.com/kfrecruiter

Ken Forrester's Blog

Ken Forrester

The Beginning of a New Recruiting Industry?

Posted on September 26, 2011 at 8:08am 19 Comments

Ken Forrester

Instant Gratification-Apply on-line & Value Meal

Posted on April 7, 2011 at 11:27am 4 Comments

Ken Forrester

Recruit Better-Not Faster

Posted on March 14, 2011 at 11:19am 8 Comments

Ken Forrester

What's up with Recruiting?

Posted on January 25, 2011 at 11:16am 2 Comments

Ken Forrester

Close Them Before the First Interview

Posted on September 23, 2010 at 11:30am 0 Comments

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At 10:04am on September 3, 2010, SlouchSlouch said…
Thanks. What do you have in mind?
At 4:15pm on March 3, 2010, SlouchSlouch said…
Thanks Ken. Thanks also for the blog posts and ideas you contribute. It's great!
At 12:12pm on June 29, 2008, Amitai GivertzAmitai Givertz said…
Ken, welcome to the mix here at RecruitingBlogs.com and the South Florida Metro Recruiters group.

Let me know if I can help you find your way around the place or if I can lend a hand in some other way.

Ami G.
 
 
 

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