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I'd like some collaboration from my skillful compatriots
Started this discussion. Last reply by Sandra McCartt Aug 3, 2009. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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lisa rokusek replied to John Kreiss's discussion 'How do you handle candidates who refuse to disclose their compensation information?'
Disclosure of their situation - including compensation is the price of admission to my dance of representation.
Sometimes if I am in an especially expansive mood I will explain how granularity in regards to compensation can actually get them a…
lisa rokusek commented on Sean O'Donoghue's blog post 'External Recruiters: Are you a "salesperson", a "consultant", or both?'
Why are you you positing this as an either/or situation? I think you have created a false dichotomy that is not just misleading it is actually harmful to those engaged in our business. Once again a person engaged in selling - a salesperson, is…
lisa rokusek commented on Francois Guay's blog post 'Klout is the Future of Performance Management'
I posted a comment and then deleted it accidentally. I hate it when I do that.
The internet and the web have brought about many things, especially disintermediation in a lot of industries. Revolutionary but with that change comes…
lisa rokusek commented on Gavin Redelman's blog post 'How long will a hiring manager or recruiter spend reading my CV?'
My rule of thumb is 10 seconds. I think hiring managers decide if they will spend time on a resume within that window.
I make presentations with that rule in mind.
lisa rokusek commented on SeSee Munson's blog post 'Counter-Offers, And Why They Are Baaad, Very Bad!'
Yeah, thats good, Sandra. It is kind of like asking for immediate release. They are excited and should want to start ASAP, correct (of course without burning bridges!)? But countering a counter can drive the behavior we (and ultimately they)…
lisa rokusek commented on SeSee Munson's blog post 'Counter-Offers, And Why They Are Baaad, Very Bad!'
PS I almost said "...we better do more than damn well hope...." But I have to be truthful - currently I am HOPING on a deal.
Grrr. I hate it when I hope and when I try. Never a good sign.
lisa rokusek commented on SeSee Munson's blog post 'Counter-Offers, And Why They Are Baaad, Very Bad!'
During the good old days (maybe 13-20 years ago) there were scads of articles about how folks who accepted counteroffers got fired/laid off soon after or ended up quitting. In fact if you google counteroffer and article you'll find one…
lisa rokusek commented on Jeff Baumgarten's blog post 'Hiring for Grit vs Pedigree...'
Gritty grace is the best!
lisa rokusek replied to Sharon Austin's discussion 'Client wants a fee reduction for exclusivity and ongoing work.'
Here is a thought - I usually prefer to give a hefty sum of money back as a refund instead of reducing my placement fee.
Giving back 10K after 5 placements at 25% or 30% might be difficult but could make business sense. We, collectively, are…
lisa rokusek replied to Gregg's discussion 'Stuck in the Recruiter Wasteland!!!! Someone help me get out!!!!!!'
Business side in tech is great. Virtualization/storage/datacenter stuff is also hot. Look, its a crazy time for sure, but if your paycheck bounced, well....I'd leave as well.
If you want to talk offline I am happy to lend an…
lisa rokusek commented on Craig Watson's blog post 'If I could turn back time...or recreate history...'
Everybody Lies. I just assume it. Developing a critical lens through which to view candidates (and clients) is as useful as a very thick skin.
Yes, today is my birthday and I want to spank yet another candidate.
lisa rokusek commented on Tim Spagnola's blog post 'No Client, I will not send your ideal candidate'
Last week one of my clients (not one of my favorites) actually shared this gem in writing with me:
Again I want to spank someone (don't worry Valentino, I will refrain)
lisa rokusek commented on Jerry Albright's blog post 'Are you a good fit for this job?'
You know I am with you, Jerry. But why do people incessantly tweet jobs if it doesn't work? What if it does? Every time i see a jobs tweet I want to ask if people get results. But I know they will probably…
lisa rokusek commented on Samantha Lacey's blog post 'Do candidates expect too much?'
Sometimes we fluff and sometimes we spank.
I have found that providing a timely reality check just after a great interview in order to let the hot air out of a rapidly swelling head can prevent the "They like me, they really like me"…
lisa rokusek commented on Francois Guay's blog post 'Top 10 Reasons Why HR Hates Recruiters and Vice Versa'
Barbara, I'll buy you and Bill lunch any time.
lisa rokusek commented on Bill Boorman's blog post 'How one recruiter sourced 27 I.T. professionals from Twitter'
Damn, people are cranky today.
lisa rokusek replied to Ritu Chaudhari's discussion 'Reluctant candidates'
It is amazing how we, collectively, will get all worked up about what might happen down the road and I keep an eye open for that behavior from my candidates. Your line about your "old daddy" is a great one, Sandra. I often ask…
lisa rokusek commented on Francois Guay's blog post 'Barbarians at the Gate'
Francois did you start fresh? Any way to get the other comments over here?
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- Lisa Rokusek
- Job Title
- chief 'git 'r done girl
- Company
- ARG - AgentHR Recruiting Group
- Which best describes your profession?
- Independent
- How many years have you been in the business?
- More than 15 years
- Which industries do you work in now?
- All Industries, Services, Technology, Utilities
- How many employees in your company?
- <10
- Are you interested in split placements?
- yes
- Which conferences do you plan to attend in the next year?
- ERE, Fordyce Forum, 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'm a recruiter - I sell people to people.
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- My phone.
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It ain't rocket science, folks. Or is it?
Posted on September 14, 2011 at 10:41am 5 Comments 4 Likes
Sometimes I think too much.
I know this about myself and counter that tendency by focusing on the slogan (yes another one) "Action breeds action" every single day. "When in doubt send them out!" is another one that rings true in my ears.
However, that doesn't mean we should present a candidate without thinking, it doesn't mean our job is to fling crap at the wall without preparation.
On this board we sometimes talk about how we should prep candidates for interviews,…
ContinueReflections of a Headhunter - The Mental Game
Posted on August 17, 2011 at 12:37pm 19 Comments 6 Likes
I find what we, collectively, do to be amazing. We headhunters are the envoys of employment, the captains of commerce, the of potentates of potential!! We help our clients accomplish their challenging goals by finding and securing for them the talent they need to succeed.
It really is a beautiful thing, man.
I've been feeling especially reflective because I am heading into my 5th year of being in business for myself. I've been a recruiter for wow, 17 years, I can…
Continue"HEADHUNTER: Bounty Hunters for Talent" Episode 1 - Causality
Posted on August 1, 2009 at 3:33pm 1 Comment 0 Likes
Most normal people don't know what recruiters do. Sadly, I have also encountered a disturbing number of recruiters that don't know what they themselves are doing, which is not helpful. However, it does provide grist for the storytelling mill.
Most hiring managers seem to think that we have lists of people with a variety of characteristics at our fingertips, ready to be packaged and shipped at a moments notice. Some candidates have a tendency to ring us up after an extended absence… Continue
Most hiring managers seem to think that we have lists of people with a variety of characteristics at our fingertips, ready to be packaged and shipped at a moments notice. Some candidates have a tendency to ring us up after an extended absence… Continue
My Blog
Posted on February 27, 2008 at 2:47pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
A blend of recruiting and life as I go out on my own Go read, check out my past lives too!
Comment Wall (8 comments)
- At 6:15pm on September 7, 2011,
Louis Bina said… - Thanks for the connection Lisa. Let's talk this week and figure out what we can do. I still have your number in the system unless you want me to use a different one.
- At 11:24am on September 5, 2011,
Tom Dimmick said…
- Thanks for the connection Lisa - Tom
- At 1:30pm on August 18, 2011,
Amy Ala said… - Thanks Lisa back at ya! :)
- At 7:13pm on March 18, 2009,
Becky Metcalf said… - Thanks for the invite, odd we've never connected before. Always good to *meet* local folks!
- At 6:21pm on March 18, 2009,
Recruiting Animal said… - Yes, it's probably doomed but we can always target postings on other sites.
We only have about 6 active members. And the exchange this morning didn't earn us one extra person so we don't have much strategic depth personnel wise.
- At 4:11pm on March 11, 2008,
Heather Gardner said… - Love to hear what you are doing that is experimental! Sounds fun..!
- At 10:17am on February 26, 2008,
Recruiting Animal said…
- Jim Durbin lives in St Louis as does George of George's Employment Blawg. Both good guys.
- At 7:14pm on February 25, 2008,
Dave Mendoza said… - Welcome from SixDegreesfromDave!
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
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
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http://www.sixdegreesfromdave.com
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