Posts by Wendy Weber
Why Money isn’t Everything
As the economy rebounds, job seekers are beginning to put a toe in the water again and explore their career options. Many were reluctant to make a move over the past year or so, concerned about jumping from the frying pan into the fire. As their employers cut back on staff and even compensation, many…
Read MoreInspirational thought
“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it. But that it is too low – and we reach it.” – Michelangelo
Read MoreWho is really using Twitter?
Although many of our candidates indicate that they are currently engaged in Social Media marketing, we are not seeing them on Twitter. I find this to be curious, and want to better understand who actually benefits from Twitter (besides celebrities!) Can money be made using Twitter? What is the point of Twitter? [polldaddy poll=1847763]
Read MoreThe job market is improving
Well, it happened again today. Our client authorized us to extend an offer of employment, and our candidate turned it down. The economy must be picking up. Last month, it happened to me twice. I had a client who extended an offer to one of my candidates, and the candidate had multiple offers from which to…
Read MoreMarketing Recruiter Advice: Addresses on resumes
In my direct and ecommerce marketing recruiting firm, we are noticing a trend towards leaving home addresses off of resumes. Some feel that an email address will suffice for contact information. However, we often contact people based on their current location. For example, if we have a client in Chicago that has asked us to…
Read MoreThe Boss – a column idea that none of the direct marketing trade press were interested in.
While reading the New York Times each Sunday, I always enjoy a column called “The Boss” in the business section. It features some thoughts from a leader of industry; generally their formative influences and some insight as to their philosophy. I thought direct marketers would be interested in learning about leaders in our industry, and…
Read MoreA LinkedIn Profile is not a substitute for a resume
I am a big fan of social networking. You will find me on Facebook and LinkedIn, and to a lesser degree, Twitter. However, I am encountering more and more candidates that are directing me to their LinkedIn Profile when I ask for a resume. Although social networking can serve as an excellent source of potential…
Read MoreExecutive Headhunter Credo: Keep it Simple
I believe in keeping it simple. Let’s not use two words when one will do. But apparently a lot of people don’t. One of the recruiters here just spoke called a candidate. She asked if he could speak freely, and he replied that he “was just getting himself digitally organized”. Hmmn…does that mean he was…
Read MoreDirect Marketers tell how traumas led to success
Almost everyone has been fired at one time in a professional career. Some can admit it; some never can. But many who admit to being fired say it ultimately contributed to success in their career in direct marketing. As a direct marketing recruiter, I’ve listened to many accounts of top-notch professionals who have been fired. …
Read MoreGood things happening!
The last 2 weeks have been our busiest all year. Unusual amount of recruiting activity for the month of July, but a happy change for the better. Since this is my first blog entry, can someone please comment so that I know that I am being seen? Many thanks.
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