Tips:

01/01/10

Candidates

Admit it, your resume stinks:
You want your resume to be short, concise and eye-popping. Add the logos of employers or big-name clients in the left margin of a single piece of paper. Edit the resume down to less than 250 words. At the bottom put "Detailed work and achievements available for serious recruiters only." If you can't get the doc to look slick find someone who can.

Employers

Recruitment & Retention:
In good times or bad, a talented workforce is essential for the viability of every size of business. While the months ahead are sure to be turbulent, finding and keeping top employees will be the key to long-term success. The Kirdonn Group is very aware of the situation facing employers and candidates. But amid current economic downturns and layoffs, businesses will do well to continue to recruit and retain the highest quality workers. Top talent will seek you out as a respected employer of choice when you have solid company practices including flexible working conditions, work/life balance policies, and a culture that promotes professional growth and excellence. Sales Pros Inc/The Kirdonn Group supports local, regional and national employers to identify and create innovative solutions for their hiring needs. WE WILL BUILD YOU THE FINEST WORKFORCE IN YOUR INDUSTRY

02/01/10

Candidates

Get Behind Enemy Lines:
Does the employer have an Employee Referral Program? Dial the switchboard and ask for sales or customer service. Say, "I'm considering applying for a job" and ask, "Do you have an employee referral program?" Either way, then ask: "Would you consider referring me?" Whatever the answer -- "Yes" or "No" -- no harm, no foul. You might even get some insider tips to help you on the way.

Employers

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03/01/10

Candidates

Network, network, network: (by Amitai Givertz)
Like it or not, most jobs are filled through some form of networking. Being an effective networker means that you understand networking is about meeting the needs of others, not yourself! Contact local recruiters and ask them to please refer you to another recruiter with whom they network. Voila! If they don't network, ask how you can help them. Who knows where that could lead?

Employers

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04/01/10

Candidates

Network, network, network, Part 2: (by Amitai Givertz)
Track down your target recruiters on sites like Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and industry-specific sites like RecruitingBlogs.com. "Follow" them, "friend" them, and comment on their posts. This is a great way to get insights into their day, their processes, their frustrations and concerns. Tap into those things and start a "conversation." Remember, the best question a recruiter can ask of you is, "Don't I know you from somewhere?"

Employers

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05/01/10

Candidates

Unprofessional contact information:
If your email address is crazybeerdrinker@dummy.com, don't include it on your resume. Email addresses are free and most accounts allow you to get several, so either get a new, professional address or delete it from your resume.

Employers

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