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Are Young Recruiters just Telemarketers?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Gene Leshinsky Mar 2, 2009. 5 Replies 0 Likes
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Gene Leshinsky commented on lisa rokusek's blog post 'Reflections of a Headhunter - The Mental Game'"I think working on the inside has it's advantages to working in an agency. But working for yourself is a beautiful thing too."
Gene Leshinsky commented on Dan Smolen's blog post 'Jobseekers Beware: It's a Buyer's Market...and the Interview Questions are Getting Interesting!'"Hi Dan, This isn't a new trend. Microsoft and a few other top software companies have been at it for years. This book was published in 2003 http://www.amazon.com/Would-Move-Mount-Microsofts-Puzzle/dp/0316919160 and details the questions you are…"
Gene Leshinsky commented on Gene Leshinsky's blog post 'Massachusetts DUA: Unemployment Insurance Hearings'"Yeah, I showed up representing the employer and won with the claimant sitting right there. My current client consistently challenges unemployment claims and wins."
Gene Leshinsky commented on Amy Ala's blog post 'Actually, I won’t be returning your crappy cold call voice mail. Here’s why.'"You are too kind. If I got a VM that was that long I would delete it half way through. In turn, I would never leave a VM that long."
Gene Leshinsky commented on Timothy Yandel's blog post 'Don't Burn Your Bridge'"Perhaps walking out leaving your manager scratching his head is the best approach in some situations, unprofessional as it may be? Sometimes the professional high ground just isn’t as satisfying."
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- Name
- Gene Leshinsky
- Job Title
- Contract Recruiter
- Company
- Ropes & Gray, LLP
- 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?
- Financial, Government, Services, Technology
- How many employees in your company?
- >2000
- College/University
- Boston University, Brandeis University
- Are you interested in split placements?
- Yes
- Which conferences do you plan to attend in the next year?
- NAPS
- What kind of networking are you open to?
- Open networking, Referrals between friends, Very targeted/niche
- How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
- I find people others can't or wont and save you a 15% or more on your recruiting costs. Like the Gekko.
- Name someone you most admire
- Buffet
- What recruiting tools can you not live without?
- LinkedIn, Craigslist, Monster, Dice, Google
- What do you like best about RecruitingBlogs.com...
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- http://www.quantriver.com
- LinkedIn Profile
- http://www.linkedin.com/in/geneleshinsky
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Bad Recruiting - What NOT to say to a Candidate
Posted on March 3, 2009 at 7:00pm 3 Comments 0 Likes
My buddy just called me up to complain about a recruiter who called him today about a job opportunity.
Apparently the recruiter had picked up his name on Monster and had called him to Inquire about his job search. He told the recruiter that while he was content to be where he was he was also open to new possibilities. The recruiter then proceeded to berate my friend about having his resume on Monster and not really looking for a job and wasting her time.
Say… Continue
Apparently the recruiter had picked up his name on Monster and had called him to Inquire about his job search. He told the recruiter that while he was content to be where he was he was also open to new possibilities. The recruiter then proceeded to berate my friend about having his resume on Monster and not really looking for a job and wasting her time.
Say… Continue
Massachusetts DUA: Unemployment Insurance Hearings
Posted on February 28, 2009 at 7:22pm 2 Comments 0 Likes
Today I experienced my very first unemployment insurance hearing. I was representing my company against a claim made by one of my former consultants. The following document is a must read for anyone looking to file for unemployment. It is essential that both employers and employees understand just how vague the law delineates why someone may or may not file for unemployment.
http://www.mass.gov/Elwd/docs/dua/P2594_508.pdf
Essentially, if you quit, get fired, or refuse a… Continue
http://www.mass.gov/Elwd/docs/dua/P2594_508.pdf
Essentially, if you quit, get fired, or refuse a… Continue
Sales Management 101 for a Staffing Firm
Posted on March 15, 2008 at 1:30pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
So you think you are a sales executive? Let’s qualify you as a candidate:
1. Do you love to cold call?
2. Do you understand how to develop relationships with your recruiters?
3. Do you understand how to develop relationships inside large companies once you have them as a client?
4. Are you familiar with all the procedural processes and paper work of your clients?
5. Do you regularly attend trade fairs?
6. Are you an active networker?
7. Do you reside on… Continue
1. Do you love to cold call?
2. Do you understand how to develop relationships with your recruiters?
3. Do you understand how to develop relationships inside large companies once you have them as a client?
4. Are you familiar with all the procedural processes and paper work of your clients?
5. Do you regularly attend trade fairs?
6. Are you an active networker?
7. Do you reside on… Continue
Comment Wall (6 comments)
- At 10:51am on September 5, 2008,
Jason Babyak said… - Gene,
I had an e-mail this morning that you had replied to a discussion I put up last night, I checked the discussion and nothing is there. I am having computer issues right now and am not sure if that is the cause but wanted to check with you.
- At 10:11pm on August 29, 2008,
Amitai Givertz said… - Thanks for the invite, Gene.
- At 3:01pm on May 8, 2008,
Bill Vick said… - Hi Gene and welcome to RecruitingBlogs. What is it about Boston that generates so many exceptional recruiters?
I've found this to be a good resource for sharing and learning. Please let me know how I can help you in using it.
I'd like to invite you to join us here at the XtremeRecruiting.tv group.
http://www.recruitingblogs.com/group/xtremerecruiting
We are a growing network of recruiters sharing ideas, techniques, technologies and pursuing excellence. We would value your input.
- At 3:46pm on March 11, 2008,
Cherese DeJesus said… - Hi Techruiter, I'm new to the recruiting community and I'm looking forward to networking and sharing ideas!
~Cherese~
- At 1:48pm on March 10, 2008,
Dave Mendoza said… - Welcome from SixDegreesfromDave.com!
Thanks so much for joining the community. Feel free to add me as a 'friend' within RecruitingBlogs.com
Jason Davis has put together an amazing site and we are looking forward to developing some great networking parties in the months ahead
You can create your own blog within the "My Page" tab button of your profile here and add music and video. It's really cool. I am happy to assist you
I looked at your profile and recommend adding your FULL NAME my friend. It tends to enhance the networking experience.
If you need assistance, let me know how I can be of help.
Look forward to seeing you here more often and best wishes
Dave Mendoza
ldavemendoza@gmail.com
- At 12:03am on March 10, 2008, Gene Leshinsky said…
- http://www.boston-technical-recruiter.com
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