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  • Philadelphia, PA
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Mike Astringer, CEO, Human Capital Consultants

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Profile Information

Name:
Mike Astringer
City:
Philadelphia
ZIP/Postal Code
19103
State/Region (spell it out please, no abbreviations!):
PA
Country:
USA
How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
Founder and CEO, Human Capital Consultants
Name someone you most admire
Bill Gates and Donald Trump
Company or business name:
Human Capital Consultants
Website:
http://www.humancapitalconsultants.com
Blog:
http://mikeastringer.blogspot.com
What kind of networking are you open to?
Open networking, Referrals between friends, Very targeted/niche
Who referred you to RecruitingBlogs.com?
Web search
Which combination best describes your professional profile?
Corporate, Contract, Sourcer/Researcher, Recruiter, Human Resources/staffing, Practitioner, Executive, Vendor/Consultant
How many years have you been in the business?
More than 15 years
Which industries do you work in now?
All Industries
Which online communities do you actively participate in?
LinkedIn
LinkedIN URL
http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeastringer
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Mike Astringer's Blog

Mike Astringer

Is your organization ensuring a positive candidate experience?

Is your organization ensuring a positive candidate experience?

Anyone who knows me professionally knows that I believe one of the most important aspects of any recruitment program is a positive candidate experience. For over 15 years I’ve watched both agency and corporate Recruiters act dismissive and even disrespectful towards candidates who may not be a fit for the req sitting in front of them despite the fact that the candidate who they do not move forward with can be their best branding and… Continue

Posted on March 9, 2009 at 11:32am —

Mike Astringer

Recruitment Video is an important part of an Employment Branding Strategy

Recruitment Video is an important part of an Employment Branding Strategy

Video is the #1 form of Internet communication and can be one of the most effective medium an organization uses to build its employment brand. Recruitment videos posted on an organization’s career site, distributed via podcasts and posted on YouTube and social networking sites can create excitement for the organization by allowing potential candidates to experience an organization’s corporate culture, values, see multiple… Continue

Posted on January 26, 2009 at 2:26pm —

Mike Astringer

Is your Recruiting Team ready for tomorrow?

Is your Recruiting Team ready for tomorrow?

Many Recruiters and Recruitment Managers do not see that the recruiting profession is changing. The skills that made Recruiters successful in the past will not bring organizations to the front of the war for talent in the future and the Recruiters of tomorrow will not find success using the same techniques that make them successful today. The Recruiter of tomorrow will embrace online social networking and viral marketing techniques. The ability to bui… Continue

Posted on January 18, 2009 at 11:30am —

Mike Astringer

Is employment branding a part of your organization's recruitment strategy?

Is employment branding a part of your organization’s recruitment strategy?

One of the most important aspects of your organization’s overall recruitment strategy is developing and managing your employment brand. Candidates rate an organization’s employment brand the 2nd most influential factor when considering employment opportunities. Google is the world’s most recognized employment brand. Google’s employment brand was built in a short period of time and exclusively through viral marketing. Goo… Continue

Posted on January 16, 2009 at 1:04pm —

Mike Astringer

Building a "Recruitment Culture" in your organization

Building a “Recruitment Culture” in your organization

An important step in any recruiting strategy is to go beyond the typical employee referral program and build an internal Recruitment Culture. A Recruitment Culture is a mindset where every employee in an organization is responsible for helping to uncover talent every day. Referral bonuses or rewards are a primary tool but the mindset must be that it is in an employee’s best interest to work with the best talent available – and understand the… Continue

Posted on January 15, 2009 at 9:55am —

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