Posts by Wendy Weber
Unusual hire – entirely through Skype
A first for me…my candidate was hired without ever having a personal meeting with my client. This is how it happened: During the course of a search, I learned of a candidate that would be relocating to my client’s town. I made the introduction, and they had an initial meeting using Skype. That interview went…
Read MoreFulfillment Management Association – Free Event
Mingle with FMA board members, key industry leaders and publishing colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. Complimentary drinks and appetizers. DATE: September 10, 2013 TIME: 5:30 – 7:30 PM LOCATION: Patrick Conway’s 40 East 43rd Street (near Grand Central Terminal) New York City REGISTER by clicking here.
Read MoreCandidates awarding us Search Assignments
In a nice turn of events, this week several people who registered with us earlier in their careers as job-seekers are now in positions to hire, and have engaged us to conduct searches. It has always puzzled me that we haven’t received a steadier stream of assignments from our “candidates”…they have firsthand knowledge of our…
Read MoreDirect Marketing Fundraisers Association – Free Event
Mingle with DMFA board members, key industry leaders and fundraising colleagues in a relaxed atmosphere. The first two drinks and light appetizers are free thanks to sponsors McVicker & Higginbotham and LW Robbins. Bring a friend or two! DATE: August 29, 2013 TIME: 5:30 – 7:30 PM LOCATION: P.S. 450 450 Park Avenue South (Between 30th…
Read MoreI’m quoted in the August issue of Internet Retailer
Here’s the article: Exclusive survey results on e-commerce hiring For merchants and vendors that sell the software and services that make online operations hum, marketing and technology jobs have become especially hard to fill, according to the results of an exclusive Internet Retailer survey. Thad Rueter, Senior Editor Women’s eyewear e-retailer Rivet & Sway needs…
Read MoreSocial Media Association
Last night I attended a Social Media Association mixer at the Allegria Hotel in Long Beach. It wasn’t a difficult event to choose to attend…besides being a Board Member of the organization, it was held at a lovely hotel right on the newly rebuilt boardwalk in Long Beach. It was a beautiful night, and…
Read MoreFrustrated with recruiters?
Thank you, Marc Cenedella, Founder and Executive Chairman of TheLadders, for writing this post today! It’s right on the money. Click here to read Marc’s explanation of how understanding recruiter behavior, incentives and needs can help you get hired faster!
Read MoreGartner has compiled a fascinating infographic based on a metro map, to visualize the current digital marketing landscape for marketers.
Inspiring Quote
“The heights by great men reached and kept, Were not attained by sudden flight, But they, while their companions slept, Were toiling upward in the night.” ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Read MoreTo My Candidates
I was talking to one of my candidates yesterday….she is excited about a potential offer of employment by one of my clients. She has successfully navigated several rounds of interviews. She has passed the background check. The references she has provided are likely to endorse her heartily. She is already allowing her mind to imagine…
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