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Name:
Pam Claughton
City:
Plymouth
ZIP/Postal Code
02360
State/Region (spell it out please, no abbreviations!):
Massachusetts, Boston area
Country:
US
How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
I am an executive recruiter, focusing on senior level marketing, product management and technology searches. I do quite a bit in the e-commerce and online marketing and search engine space.
Company or business name:
Custom Search Group, Inc.
Website:
http://www.customsearchgroup.com
Blog:
http://www.twitter.com/pamclaughton
Online profile/Homepage
http://www.linkedin.com/in/pamclaughton
What kind of networking are you open to?
Open networking, Referrals between friends, Very targeted/niche, Invitation only
Who referred you to RecruitingBlogs.com?
Jason Davis
Which combination best describes your professional profile?
Agency, Recruiter, Executive
How many years have you been in the business?
10 - 14 years
Which industries do you work in now?
Technology
Which online communities do you actively participate in?
Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter
Which conferences do you plan to attend in the next year?
NAPS
What recruiting tools can you not live without?
phone, internet, linkedin, cbiz
Which blogs would you recommend people read?
hiresense, brazen careerist,
What do like best about RecruitingBlogs.com...
chat feature is fun, good community and participation
...and what would you change and why?
site feels a little cluttered, maybe play with the layout, good step is having the forums where discussions can be

Pam claughton's Blog

Getting off to a good start--how many calls a day do you make?

You've just hired a new recruiter and want them to see success as soon as possible, to keep them motivated and excited and making money. I was having this conversation just the other day with a good friend who has hired her first employee and as I'm getting ready to do the same, we were brainstorming, trying to remember back to the days when we started and how we worked then versus now. We both agreed that having a daily plan is crucial, as is having set productivity goals. Our former boss use… Continue

Posted on March 16th, 2008 at 7:51pm — 3 Comments (Add)

This is a first---candidate pulls out of process because the work space is 'grim'.

This is a first for me and I don't think there's much I can do to overcome this candidate's objection. I've been working on a needle in a haystack search for one of my favorite clients. They are looking for a project manager with very specific web experience and I finally found someone that seemed to be a strong fit, both experience and personality wise. Everyone I've ever sent to this company has wanted to work here....until now. This candidate gave me very detailed feedback, loved the manager… Continue

Posted on February 18th, 2008 at 2:51pm — 4 Comments (Add)

What draws you back to a recruiting blog?

Hi all,

I've decided to take the plunge and start a blog and trying to decide what to focus on. There's a lot of recruiting blogs out there, all different styles and tones. I'd love to get people's opinions on what they like about the ones they visit often. What do you want in a recruiting blog?

Thanks for any thoughts on this!

Pam

Posted on June 29th, 2007 at 4:56pm — 9 Comments (Add)

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At 6:10pm on June 18th, 2008, Simon said…
Hello Pam,

looking forward to networking with you.

Simon.
At 11:26am on May 20th, 2008, Jim - medXcentral said…
Pam.. thanks for your honest answer to the Leads vs. Placement conversion conversation. Please check out my reply when you have a moment.

I've also got a "friend" request in for you if you're interested in remaining networked here.

Kindly,
- Jim
At 5:49pm on May 7th, 2008, Claudia Faust said…
Pam, you rock. Thanks for "speaking your truth with love," as I like to say, on my blog today. Different perspectives are always welcome!

cheers,
Claudia
At 4:07pm on May 4th, 2008, Tektree Gopi said…
Hi Pam,

I'd like to add you to my professional network on Recruitingblogs.com

Are you on LinkedIn.com - Stay Connected-
View Gopi Srini Tektree [gopi@tektreesystems.com]'s profile on LinkedIn
Link by gopi@tektreesystems.com
Let us start our relationship with my Firm Air Handshake.

Thanks in Advance.
Gopi

PSave trees. Print Only When Necessary.
At 1:56pm on April 30th, 2008, Bill Vick said…
Hi Twitter friend! RecruitingBlogs is turning out to be a great resource for all of us.

I'd like to invite you to join us on us on the XtremeRecruiting.tv group here. We are a group of recruiters pusuing excellence in recruiting.
At 1:01pm on April 30th, 2008, Claudia Faust said…
Pam, thanks for stopping by my blog today -- great response!

Claudia
At 11:58pm on February 25th, 2008, Sonal D. said…
Great to see you on my network.. I look forward to networking and working with you.....Sonal
At 4:39pm on February 25th, 2008, Sonal D. said…
Hi Pam: Thanks for your tips on my question. Very much appreciated.
Thanks,
Sonal
At 5:59pm on February 18th, 2008, Maya Walker said…
Hi Pam!

Thanks for visiting my blog. Are you a member of linkedinpowerwomen? Please come and join us. You'll be enriched and empowered by the unique talents and caliber of the women over there. Please follow this links:

http://www.linkedin.com/e/gis/52269/505AC73446D3

and

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LinkedInPowerWomen/

I know that's a lot of links to follow. Just think of it as a whole lot of shoes to wear for different occasions.

Richest blessings,
Maya
At 2:38pm on June 6th, 2007, Slouch said…
You sounded great Pam.
 
 

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