Recruiting, Social Media and Red Shoe Adventures!

Excitement In Recruiting

December 30, 2009 Job Search

I read a post on Seth Godin’s blog today that really struck a chord. Perhaps because the advice so closely aligns with my own philosophy – perhaps because it was short… either way, it’s great and you should take a look!
“The difference between hiring and recruiting”
Essentially, the point is made that hiring is more of [...]

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Smores And Sales

December 29, 2009 Alicia Arenas

As I was searching the web for Christmas presents, I came across this wonder of modern science.
Yes! For a mere investment of $9.98 you can purchase a microwaveable s’mores maker. This handy gadget will help you eliminate burned fingers and drippy chocolate.
And that is the problem.
You see, making s’mores is not just about the s’mores. [...]

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Miracle on I-10

December 28, 2009 Random

Driving along I-10 in New Mexico at 4:30 AM on December 20th, I was witness to something scary. A car spinning out of control and flipping off the main highway onto the side access road… eventually landing on its roof.
If you’ve never seen a car flip, it’s quite a sight… especially when it’s not happening [...]

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10 Things Santa Can Teach Us About Recruiting

December 25, 2009 Recruiting

Besides the fact that he flies around the world in one night, scales ice-covered rooftops in the dark and runs a very successful toy factory… Santa Clause has tons to offer for those of us in the recruiting trade!
So, what can we learn from this man of mystery… this red coat wearing globe trotter?
10 Things [...]

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Generational Jousting

December 23, 2009 Business

Earlier today, during my daily digestion of social media, I landed on a blog post written in May 2008. The article, 10 Ways Generation Y Will Change the Workforce, was interesting, but more interesting were the 63 comments that followed. It sparked my interest in all generations and their stereotypes, not just Gen Y.
Name that [...]

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Pay Your Dues

December 17, 2009 Human Resources

You are probably more capable than any one particular task that you have been assigned at work – may your career always bless you with the promise of growth. Imagine the alternative.
Pay Your Dues
For the record, I am a product of Gen Y… perhaps an earlier product of it, but Gen Y nonetheless.
It’s come to [...]

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Red Shoe Project for Fall 2009

December 12, 2009 Red Shoe Project

I feel terrible that it’s taken this long to get up a new Red Shoe Project video. Despite the lull in video activity, RSP has remained busy!

RSP Atlanta — Red Shoe Project TweetUp thrown by Stephanie Lloyd and hosted by Fuego Mundo
Trip to Chicago for TweetCamp Chicago… resulting in a couple of fun photos!
RecruitFest! in [...]

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The Red Recruiter Freezes at Niagara Falls

November 28, 2009 Random

So, the original plan was to cross into Canada to see Niagara Falls. Unfortunately, and fortunately, the U.S. Border Patrol is pretty strict about having appropriate documentation. After an hour of questioning, we were finally able to get back into the U.S.
The great news is that I finally saw Niagara Falls and it was amazing! [...]

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Talent In All Places

November 27, 2009 Recruiting

The question is not “if” it’s “what” – talent exists in everyone.
Have you ever walked away from an interaction with someone thinking “I bet they would be great at (fill in the blank)!”? Did you walk away with mixed emotions between being impressed and thinking “If they were only given a shot, perhaps they would [...]

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