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Using Electronic Signatures on job applications, NDAs, and offer letters

Started Apr 4 0 Replies

Hi there,I am looking to get some benchmarking info. I would like to know if many (and which) larger companies are utilizing e-sigantures for documents like job applications, NDAs, and offer…Continue

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Silicon Valley Agency Saturation

Started this discussion. Last reply by Martin H.Snyder Apr 14, 2010. 2 Replies

To be totally candid here - I gotta wonder if Silicon Valley is a little Staffing Agency saturated, or if any other geography is for that matter, or if it is possible for anyplace to be saturated. As…Continue

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Using Electronic Signatures on job applications, NDAs, and offer letters

Hi there,I am looking to get some benchmarking info. I would like to know if many (and which) larger companies are utilizing e-sigantures for documents like job applications, NDAs, and offer letters.Could I get some responses about companies you have worked with or for that do this? For all three type docs?Thanks!See More
Apr 4
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Randy Levinson and Surya Prakash are now friends
Mar 11
Randy Levinson replied to Martin Ellis's discussion 'How many of you using Skype to interview?'
"I agree with Todd, and not just because of my current employer. But the Google Hangout tool is simple, fast, easy to do multi-point and to present and share info like work product or a job overview. In fact after conducting interviews over Hangout…"
Dec 12, 2012
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Apr 27, 2012
Ken Totten liked Randy Levinson's blog post When are we really interviewing?
Dec 30, 2011
Randy Levinson and Diane Skullr are now friends
Oct 31, 2011
Randy Levinson commented on SeSee Munson's blog post 'Counter-Offers, And Why They Are Baaad, Very Bad!'
"Great Article Se See. I have had my share of candidates accepting counter offers and I do still maintain that they will ALL be on the market 6-18 months down the road. But since I have moved to managing recruiters and train people who are just…"
Oct 17, 2011
Randy Levinson commented on Nick John's blog post 'Unusual interview questions......'
"I was once asked "What's 2 + 2?" in an interview. I quickly answered "4" and then went into a throrough analysis of how it might depend on what the person asking the question might think it is. My manager or my customer? If…"
Mar 29, 2011
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Mar 15, 2011
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Are you Tactically Strategic or Strategically Tactical?

After spending countless hours (maybe it even adds up to years now) in business meeting that talk about being strategic and being tactical and interchanging those terms and correlating them it seems that for many they have lost their true meaning and purpose. And then last night I was in a meeting that pointed out the true difference in these terms as never before. In the meeting was Director of Manufacturing, a Director of Supply Chain, a Sales Marketing Director and, interestingly enough, a…See More
Jul 14, 2010
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Jul 12, 2010
Randy Levinson commented on Gavin Redelman's blog post 'Top 50 most Annoying Co-Workers'
"Guilty of at least 3 of these at one time or another. But where's "The guy who spends time putting lists together"? I don't see it on here. ;-)"
May 17, 2010
Randy Levinson replied to Rayanne's discussion 'Leaving it to Chance'
"Rayanne, Great post. Surprising more have not commented as yet. I very recently struggled with the issue of cold calling in my last role. I was not cold calling candidates, but prospects for new business. It was tough, but like you I did a ton of…"
May 14, 2010
Randy Levinson commented on Amy Renz's blog post 'What happens in Vegas...'
"Amy, what I love most about this post is that in its heart (and yours) is the message to connect to people. Connecting in a way that lets you know you are listening to them and interested in who they are. A few weeks ago I was interviewing for a new…"
May 11, 2010
Randy Levinson commented on Mervyn Dinnen's blog post 'Recruiters vs HR...It's Tom & Jerry Time!!!'
"Mervyn, You make some great points here and yes, you are calling it like it is. There is a latent animosity on both sides of the fence here that is as old as the inception of the roles themselves. I appreciate how at the end of your article you…"
May 6, 2010
Martin H.Snyder replied to Randy Levinson's discussion 'Silicon Valley Agency Saturation'
"Like any business- its going to be good for those its going to be good for..... superior marketing, service, and savvy can break you out of the pack. Its not easy, but then again, neither is recruiting in the first place. If you really have the…"
Apr 14, 2010

Profile Information

Name
Randy Levinson
Job Title
Sales Staffing Lead Recruiter
Company
Google, Inc.
Which best describes your profession?
Corporate
How many years have you been in the business?
More than 15 years
Which industries do you work in now?
Consumer Goods, Government, Industrial, Technology
How many employees in your company?
>5000
College/University
San Jose State University
Are you interested in split placements?
yes
What kind of networking are you open to?
Open networking, Referrals between friends
How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
I have over a decade of progressively responsible experience in positions managing both global and domestic recruiting and staffing operations involving high-touch service delivery. I am currently developing and executing a comprehensive HR and Staffing business strategies in Silicon Valley.
Name someone you most admire
I am a fan of Malcolm Gladwell author of Blink, The Tipping Point, and Outliers
Which blogs would you recommend people read?
careerealism.com
What recruiting tools can you not live without?
At the moment: Linkedin, Twitter
What do you like best about RecruitingBlogs.com...
I love the people I am meeting and getting to know through their blog posts and comments. It is very validating to hear what other are also saying about the industry, the economy and the future. Thank you Recruitingblogs.
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http://randalllevinson.blogspot.com
Online profile/Homepage
http://www.linkedin.com/in/randalllevinson
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Are you Tactically Strategic or Strategically Tactical?

Posted on July 14, 2010 at 4:56pm 0 Comments



After spending countless hours (maybe it even adds up to years now) in business meeting that talk about being strategic and being tactical and interchanging those terms and correlating them it seems that for many they have lost their true meaning and purpose. And then last night I was in a meeting that pointed out the true difference in these terms as never before. In the meeting was Director of Manufacturing, a Director of Supply Chain, a Sales Marketing Director and, interestingly… Continue

Can HR Climb the Corporate Ladder?

Posted on March 11, 2010 at 6:17pm 2 Comments

I was asked just today to participate in a survey about HR as Leadership. The BIG question the surveying company is trying to drive at here is found as question number nine “Why do so few HR professionals attain the position of CEO?”…

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To Process or Produce, That is the Question

Posted on February 8, 2010 at 7:00pm 1 Comment

I have tried to start this post no less than seven times already so instead of trying to come up with some round about catchy way of presenting my thoughts I am just going to lay it out there and see if it sticks.…

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The Time I had to “Curb my Enthusiasm”

Posted on December 31, 2009 at 1:07pm 0 Comments

This is not my usual kind of post but I had to share it with someone so you, my recruiting friends.



This morning, December 31st, 2009 I had a total Larry David moment. I seriously could hear the light little tune that is a stable of his show running through my head. Please try to hear that in your head as you read this.



The other guy, I have never seen him before in my life but let’s call him Larry, arrived at the gas station before me and attempted to use… Continue

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