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What Was Your Best Job And Why?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Andrew Hanneman Apr 22. 9 Replies 1 Like
What is your favorite job and why? What made it the best? Do you feel like "you actually get paid to do your job" and love it? Why?Derek Zeller gets all of the credit here as he posted a comment on…Continue
What is the most thankless career?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Ben McGrath Mar 7. 5 Replies 0 Likes
So recruiting is tough.. Timelines are always tight and enough is never enough. Sometimes, getting a thank you is all we need to hear. What is the most thankless career out there?ER NurseTax…Continue
Good to have discussions on RBC again
Started this discussion. Last reply by Malia Jorgensen Mar 4. 5 Replies 0 Likes
What drew you to RBC's website this morning?Continue
What do you do to relieve stress?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Malia Jorgensen Feb 18. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Recruiting can be a demanding, stressful job. What do you do to unwind and get away from it all at the end of the day?Continue
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"Thanks Valentino. Willie is a God in Texas. Yes, it is true. He still has his vices. Fortunately, I have seen him more times than I can count. Whiskey river take my mind, but don't take the memory away from me. All I can say is I hope I am 80…"
"Things are heating up. Greg, Sandra is the best of the best when saying how it is."
"Dean DeCosta wrote a post a while back called Analysis Paraylsis. I think companies in general are gunshy to make decisions. I believe in doing your best due diligence. Interview someone thourougly, and own up to a decision. A contractor is not a…"
Valentino Martinez commented on Will Thomson's blog post '10 Things Every Recruiter Can Learn From Willie Nelson'"Will,
Another great post with recruiting tie-in & insight -- in this case, it's aligned with a living legend -- Willie Nelson.
I, along with wife, daughter & son, had the good great fortune to meet Willie Nelson and his manager prior to…"
"Thanks Michael, I like it! "
Michael Chuidian commented on Will Thomson's blog post '10 Things Every Recruiter Can Learn From Willie Nelson'"I would have to compare Jay-Z to Willie Nelson on the Hip Hop front. Great post, Will!"
Valentino Martinez commented on Will Thomson's blog post 'Long John Silvers, Tractors, and a Mannequin'"I can actually imagine the scene and the chaos--having participated in such adventures in my youth. Hats off to your wife and, all mom's for that matter, who have to manage critters on two and four legs -- when situations get out of…"
"I like the pictures Valentino! Yea, this was an oddball post, and lost in the mix, but a fun one to write. Watching my wife hobble on the crutches and having a mannequin disassembled with both kids crying was one of the funniest things I…"
10 Things Every Recruiter Can Learn From Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson. A living legend. As a person born and raised in Austin, TX, I have heard his songs played on the radio for as long as I have been alive. Now a lot of musicians come and go, but not Willie. He has stood the test of time. My grandparents, parents, and even my kids have heard him. There is something special…See More
"Thanks Danny! Your a Texan, you get it. Will"
Danny Powell commented on Will Thomson's blog post '10 Things Every Recruiter Can Learn From Willie Nelson'"cool!"
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- Will Thomson
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- Senior Talent Acquisition Advisor
- Company
- Ebay
- Which best describes your profession?
- Corporate Talent Acquisition
- How many years have you been in the business?
- 5-9 years
- Which industries do you work in now?
- Government, Healthcare, Services, Technology
- How many employees in your company?
- >5000
- College/University
- University of Mississippi
- What kind of networking are you open to?
- Invitation only
- How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
- I am a builder of winning teams. I love the business aspect of recruitment. I love seeing individuals and companies realize their goals. I love blogging about the recruitment industry.
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- 10 Reasons Every Recruiter Must Start With An Agency, The Walk, Why Candidates should interview the interviewers, The Similarities of Recruiting and Hunting
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- Linkedin, Twitter, Recruiting Blogs
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- It is an avenue to talk about the latest trends in recruiting.
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Will Thomson's Blog
10 Things Every Recruiter Can Learn From Willie Nelson
Posted on May 9, 2013 at 9:00am 10 Comments 4 Likes
Willie Nelson. A living legend. As a person born and raised in Austin, TX, I have heard his songs played on the radio for as long as I have been alive. Now a lot of musicians come and go, but not Willie. He has stood the test of time. My grandparents, parents, and even my kids have heard him. There…
Continue50 Friends I Met in Twitterland- You MUST Meet
Posted on May 2, 2013 at 11:00pm 21 Comments 5 Likes
Twitterland is a real place. Well, that is what I keep telling myself. There are people from all over the world there. It is like having them next door to you. No time zones, and instant communication. All you need to go there is a computer or a smart phone. Before you go to Twitterland though, understand it…
ContinueLong John Silvers, Tractors, and a Mannequin
Posted on April 22, 2013 at 2:00pm 3 Comments 2 Likes
In November 2012, I wrote a post called Whiskey, Wine and Root Beer http://wthomsonjr.com/november-2012/whiskey-wine-and-root-beer/ . It was a fan favorite, and still to this day one of my favorite posts. This weekend my family and I…
10 Things You Must Do To Fill A Requisition Fast!
Posted on April 17, 2013 at 7:00am 10 Comments 3 Likes
I hear it too often. Why hasn’t this position been filled? We just aren’t getting enough candidates. The candidates aren’t strong enough. I was the perfect fit for the job, why wasn’t I invited back for another interview?
See, as a recruiter I am the middleman between the…
ContinueComment Wall (3 comments)
- At 2:21am on April 20, 2013,
Shawn White said… - Thanks Will !! Your blog post are Very Educational and informative!!
- At 11:08am on September 6, 2012,
HRNasty said… Thanks for reaching out. Looking forward to hearing your updates!
- At 10:22pm on August 9, 2012,
Noel Cocca said… Welcome Will...Noel
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