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What sets the hiring company apart?

Started May 16, 2010 0 Replies

Since I work hard to attract top performers to a position, I like to have a clear idea of why my client company is an appealing place to work. Knowing what differentiates an organisation from its…Continue

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Jul 16, 2010
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Five social media recruiting pitfalls to avoid

Consider the benefits and risks of social networks when using them. The advent of social media has been an advantage for search consultants and recruiters as it drives professional background information onto the web - therefore making our job of finding people with particular expertise somewhat easier. However, don’t forget the risks too.There is a lot of buzz in recruiting circles about the benefits of using sites such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and Twitter for social media recruiting.…See More
Jul 14, 2010
Shireen DuPreez posted a discussion

What sets the hiring company apart?

Since I work hard to attract top performers to a position, I like to have a clear idea of why my client company is an appealing place to work. Knowing what differentiates an organisation from its competitors is important for promoting it to prospective employees. As a consultant I want to find out what the points of difference are for my client company. Do they do fantastic science that saves lives? Are they leaders in their field or a rising star? Are they technology innovators? How loyal are…See More
May 16, 2010
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May 11, 2010
Shireen DuPreez posted a blog post

Process is not a dirty word

Conducting a search for a candidate online is faster now than it was five years ago, or is it? Even though more information about potential candidates is on the web, wading through the oodles of web pages is time consuming.Overloaded with candidates yet still hunting for the right one? Wandering around the web can be inefficient use of time. It all comes down to how much time you have versus where it’s spent.Also, consider the hectic life of a time-strapped recruiter – stakeholders, applicants,…See More
May 4, 2010
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This is a group for recruiters and search professionals in Australia. It is a place to gain access to the best online resources, exchange news, views and for networking.Please invite your fellow professionals in the Industry to join us.See More
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Thinking about going out on your own or already made the move? This group is for recruiters looking to network with other recruiters to share information on how to be a successful independent recruiter.See More
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May 4, 2010
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Apr 28, 2010
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Why you can’t rely solely on LinkedIn when searching for candidates

Quote from Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn.com “…we estimate there is nearly half a billion professionals in the world, and we are at north of 60 million today”Like many search consultants and recruiters I use social media websites to find candidates and have no hesitation in recommending LinkedIn as it’s one of the best. A treasure trove of information, I log in everyday and have been building my connections through that site since 2005. I also recommend…See More
Apr 25, 2010
Shireen DuPreez and Pat Meehan are now friends
Apr 25, 2010
Pat Meehan commented on Shireen DuPreez's blog post 'Why you can’t rely solely on LinkedIn when searching for candidates'
"Nice article Shireen."
Apr 24, 2010
Shireen DuPreez posted a blog post

Why you can’t rely solely on LinkedIn when searching for candidates

Quote from Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn.com “…we estimate there is nearly half a billion professionals in the world, and we are at north of 60 million today”Like many search consultants and recruiters I use social media websites to find candidates and have no hesitation in recommending LinkedIn as it’s one of the best. A treasure trove of information, I log in everyday and have been building my connections through that site since 2005. I also recommend…See More
Apr 23, 2010
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Profile Information

Name
Shireen DuPreez
Job Title
Senior Consultant
Company
www.executive-search-process.com
Which best describes your profession?
Consultant
How many years have you been in the business?
5 - 9 years
Which industries do you work in now?
All Industries
College/University
Curtin University of Technology
Which conferences do you plan to attend in the next year?
ERE, SHRM
What kind of networking are you open to?
Open networking, Referrals between friends, Very targeted/niche, Invitation only
How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
Executive Search Consultant and Author of the book "The Executive Search Process: A Step by Step Guide to Finding the Right Candidate".
Name someone you most admire
Ghandi, Mother Teresa, Madeline Albright, so many.
Which blogs would you recommend people read?
Mine! http://shireendupreez.wordpress.com
There so many excellent blogs out there!
What recruiting tools can you not live without?
LinkedIn
The internet!
What do you like best about RecruitingBlogs.com...
Its a great forum to open up the dialogue and learn from each other.
Website
http://www.executive-search-process.com
Blog
http://shireendupreez.wordpress.com
Online profile/Homepage
http://www.shireendupreez.com
LinkedIn Profile
http://au.linkedin.com/in/shireendupreez
Twitter Profile
http://twitter.com/shireendupreez

Shireen DuPreez's Blog

Three reasons why a company will use a search process to find talent

Posted on July 16, 2010 at 8:30am 0 Comments

  1. To access a larger proportion of the candidate marketplace and tap into niche, sector or geographically specific talent pools. By using a search approach, a company can increase their chance of finding the right candidate. Some companies know well enough that they will have a small pool of candidates to choose from on certain roles, such as technical specialists. For example, a maritime engineer position with an EPCM is unlikely to…
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Five social media recruiting pitfalls to avoid

Posted on July 14, 2010 at 6:30am 0 Comments

Consider the benefits and risks of social networks when using them. The advent of social media has been an advantage for search consultants and recruiters as it drives professional background information onto the web - therefore making our job of finding people with particular expertise somewhat easier. However, don’t forget the risks too.

There is a lot of buzz in recruiting circles about the benefits of using sites such as Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn and…

Continue

Process is not a dirty word

Posted on May 4, 2010 at 1:30am 0 Comments

Conducting a search for a candidate online is faster now than it was five years ago, or is it? Even though more information about potential candidates is on the web, wading through the oodles of web pages is time consuming.

Overloaded with candidates yet still hunting for the right one? Wandering around the web can be inefficient use of time. It all comes down to how much time you have versus where it’s spent.

Also, consider the hectic life of a…

Continue

Why you can’t rely solely on LinkedIn when searching for candidates

Posted on April 23, 2010 at 7:35am 1 Comment

Quote from Jeff Weiner, CEO of LinkedIn.com “…we estimate there is nearly half a billion professionals in the world, and we are at north of 60 million today”

Like many search consultants and recruiters I use social media websites to find candidates and have no hesitation in recommending LinkedIn as it’s one of the best. A treasure trove of information, I log in everyday and have been building my…

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Thanks for the add Shireen...hope all is going well for you!
 
 
 

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