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The Power of Interview Preparation:
Partially reprinted with the permission of Bill Radin

... "The Short and Long of It
There are two ways to answer interview questions: the short version and the long version. When a question is open-ended, I always suggest to candidates that they say, “Let me give you the short version. If we need to explore some aspect of my answer more fully, I’d be happy to go into greater depth, and give you the long version.”

The reason you should respond this way is because it’s often difficult to know what type of answer each question will need. A question like, “What was your most difficult assignment?” might take anywhere from thirty seconds to thirty minutes to answer, depending on the detail you choose to give.

Therefore, you must always remember that the interviewer is the one who asked the question. So you should tailor your answer to what he or she needs to know, without a lot of extraneous rambling or superfluous explanation. Why waste time and create a negative impression by giving a sermon when a short prayer would do just fine?"

Applicant tracking news

New Angel CEO anticipates bright future for the hospital (Franklin Press)

Yahoo-recruiting-software, Fri, 25 Jul 2008

Eight days into his new leadership role, Angel Medical Center's Chief Executive Officer Tim Hubbs sat down for an interview with The Press on Wednesday to discuss goals and voice his desire for the hospital to become the main provider for our community.

Akken Adds Back Office Features to Staffing Software System (ebizQ.net)

Yahoo-recruiting-software, Fri, 25 Jul 2008

Akken, provider of all-in-one on-demand staffing and recruiting software, has upgraded its invoice design editor. This enhancement is included for all Akken Staffing users at no additional charge. ebizQ received the following: With this ...

Recruiter

Jobs in Recruiting, Thu, 24 Jul 2008

Job Overview: The Recruiter will share responsibility for reducing turnover with the management of the employment function by staffing positions with quality candidates that meet the criteria of the positions and PCI Gaming Authority values. Will work to ensure that all positions are staffed in a timely manner by partnering with the hiring manager to understand their hiring needs and develop comprehensive recruiting strategies. Duties and Responsibilities: Identify sources of potential candidates from other companies, professional organizations, community agencies, colleges/universities, diversity sources, and other networks Generate a pool of qualified applicants for the majority of PCIGA’s positions and stay in contact with applicants in order to communicate new employment opportunities Screen applicants over telephone, conduct personal interviews utilizing the behavioral interviewing technique, test applicants (where appropriate), and recommend applicants for employment. Organize and conduct open houses for high volume recruiting requirements, when necessary Represent the business at job fairs, college recruitment offices, high school placement offices, etc., to identify qualified candidates Assist in the review of turnover rates, staffing and retention problems, and the development and implementation of actions to reduce turnover Forecast and analyze future staffing requirements to ensure appropriate employee preparation and business recruitment activities to staff future positions openings in a proactive manner Provide reports on a monthly basis that identify the number of positions filed, duration position was opened and recruiting sources used for each position Aggressively and creatively source, recruit, interview, assess and present top-quality potential professionals to managers for hiring consideration Effectively utilize recruitment related marketing tools Coordinates a cost effective advertisement campaigns as needed Proactively seek and develop a pipeline of qualified candidates Utilize a variety of sourcing techniques to screen, identify and select qualified candidates including cold calling, Internet sourcing and direct referrals Facilitate phone and face to face interview schedules Attend internal and external career fairs Form partnerships with outside recruiting agencies Assist with all new hire orientations as needed and ensures compliance of all new hire enrollment Extend offers of employment, prepare offer letters and respond to candidates not selected Job Requirements: Associates degree in Human Resources or Business is required 1-5 years of human resource high volume exempt and non-exempt full life-cycle recruiting experience is required Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and candidates Knowledge of human resources practices as well as federal and state laws related to employment Must have flexibility in schedule to work evenings, weekends and holidays as needed is required Experience recruiting qualified candidates for a large variety of positions from a variety of sources Experience with technology that supports the recruiting function, Excel, Word, Power Point is required Experience that demonstrates consultative approaches Demonstrated breadth of business experience and mature business approach A PCI Gaming License (or the ability to obtain and maintain a license) is required for this position Must have willingness and ability to work in a smoke/secondary smoke environment

College Recruiter

Jobs in Recruiting, Thu, 24 Jul 2008

Company Overview Gallup Consulting is different from most consulting firms. While other organizations provide services in traditional disciplines like cost reduction, building or re-engineering processes and systems, or mergers and acquisitions, we help companies drive true organic growth — revenue and profit increase from continuing operations. Our consultants are trusted advisors to many of the world’s leading companies. Our approach enables us to identify, develop, and implement solutions that align with our clients’ visions and strategies. The Opportunity College recruiters are responsible for attracting and recruiting top college graduates to Gallup. They are sophisticated, professional ambassadors who develop relationships with campus leaders, faculty, and administrators. They give group presentations, contact top students, and develop vital referrals from each of their hires. Gallup college recruiters: • Determine and manage recruitment needs for a top tier of colleges and universities in their region • Present Gallup’s corporate vision and career opportunities in the company to undergraduate and graduate students • Grow Gallup’s brand awareness on campus by coordinating all recruiting events, such as career fairs, receptions, presentations, and additional networking activities • Plan campus and onsite visits involving students and company associates • Partner with Gallup’s internal Talent Resources team members, college recruiters, and hiring managers • Travel up to 60% of the time during peak recruiting seasons   Two to four years of college recruiting experience is strongly preferred. A bachelor’s degree is required. Experience with public speaking is highly desirable. Gallup does not typically sponsor foreign citizens for H-1B visas or permanent resident status for this position. Gallup is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IT Recruiter

Jobs in Recruiting, Thu, 24 Jul 2008

We are Clovis. We are a growing executive staffing boutique specializing in IT, Accounting and Finance, and Recruitment Outsourcing Sales and Solutions. We see opportunity in a tight economy and we do things better. We rock. In 2007, Clovis received the "Best Places to Work" award from both the Washingtonian Magazine and the Washington Business Journal. Two years in a row, Clovis has been listed as one of the "Fastest Growing Companies in America" by Inc. 500. Come grow with us. We understand that the foundation of our company is our talent and we believe in investing in our people. We seek performers who are in the top 15% of their field - people who consistently outpace their colleagues and seek an environment among equals. We offer a friendly team environment with an aggressive commission structure where you will be grow professionally and attain your financial goals. Right now, we seek an Executive Search Consultant for our IT Division. You will be responsible for developing and managing both existing and new client relationships. You must be able to comfortably interact with Human IT professionals as you find candidates for technical positions including but not limited to: SR Infrastructure Engineers, JAVA Developers, Sharepoint Developers, QA Test Leads and J2EE Developers. We seek a creative outside-of-the-box thinker who values all relationships and wants to build a solid search business. If you enjoy both permanent and contractor candidate interaction, this is a great opportunity! What we ask of you: Be the subject matter expert about your business for your clients. Be tenacious with your search to the point that you are able to build a database of passive and active candidates. Ascertain candidate qualifications; Match to appropriate opportunity; Counsel them through the process, and Close the deal. Do the detail and administrative work needed to maintain the integrity of clovis and facilitate your candidate's hiring process. Possess solid prior recruiting experience within the IT industry. What we provide to support your work/life balance: " Company contributed Medical Insurance with flexible healthcare spending accounts and Wellness Program including discount gym membership and yoga " Vision/Dental " Life Insurance " Short-/Long-Term Disability " 401k matching % " Generous paid holidays and PTO " President's Club " Monthly recognition Happy Hours " Performance-based opportunities for flexible work schedule " Green-friendly environment " Monthly corporate philanthropy and volunteer projects " Concierge car wash and dry cleaning services Be the change you want to see in the world - start with your job. - Gandhi with a Clovis twist

Senior Technical Recruiter

Jobs in Recruiting, Wed, 23 Jul 2008

Aflac is the leader in voluntary insurance products that pay cash directly to policyholders. One of America’s best-known brands and a Fortune 500 company, Aflac has been recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work for in America” every year since the list’s inception, and as one of America’s “Most Admired Companies.” And as our business continues to grow, so do the professional opportunities of our employees. At Aflac, you’ll build a career that is both personally satisfying and professionally rewarding. Principal Duties & Responsibilities: •Recruits and maintains a qualified pool of IT applicants via a variety of sources (Internet, job fairs, newspaper, advertisements, and personal networking); reviews and analyzes résumés/applications and conducts prescreen interviews of applicants to verify qualifications; arranges necessary testing and refers qualified applicants to hiring management; develops and coordinates advertising activities and recruiting functions; communicates staffing procedures and updates to management •Negotiates salary offers and service fees with candidates and recruiting agencies; works with the Compensation Department to determine appropriate salary offer and makes recommendations to hiring manager regarding selection and total compensation; coordinates travel arrangements and accommodations for selected candidates; assists in approval and administration of relocation agreements •Coordinates the administration of all related testing for internal and external applicants to include reference, background, and credit checks on all possible new hires •Develops and maintains an effective working relationship with Information Technology management, providing prompt and efficient recruitment efforts, and ensuring compliance with established personnel policies, procedures, and legal requirements •Researches, analyzes, and compiles statistical data reports for HR management and makes recommendations to enhance employment practices •Performs other related duties as assigned Education & Experience: •Bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field and six years of job-related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience •Experience must include a minimum of four years working within the information technology field and a minimum of two years in a leadership/senior capacity in a diverse work environment Core Organizational Competencies: Action Oriented Customer Focus Adaptability Listening Ethics and Values Integrity and Trust Functional Competencies: Work/Life Balance Business Acumen Drive For Results Learning On The Fly Hiring And Staffing Sizing Up People Comfort Around Higher Management Negotiating Political Savvy

Senior Recruiter

Jobs in Recruiting, Wed, 23 Jul 2008

In late 2007, Fiserv, Inc., completed the acquisition of CheckFree Corporation, a leading provider of electronic commerce services. Fiserv (NASDAQ: FISV), is a Fortune 500 company that now provides information management and electronic commerce systems and services to the financial and insurance industries. Leading services include transaction processing, outsourcing, electronic bill payment and presentment, investment management solutions, business process outsourcing (BPO), software and systems solutions. Headquartered in Brookfield, Wis., Fiserv is the leading provider of core processing solutions for U.S. banks, credit unions and thrifts. With Fiserv, you will create and deliver the Fiserv solutions that drive client satisfaction. You can grow professionally and personally in an environment where intelligence, innovation, and leadership are valued and rewarded. Fiserv holds true to two essential principles: the client comes first, and people make the difference. Fiserv invites you to join us in building on those principles to lead our clients and our company to success.  Fiserv and CheckFree are Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers. For more information, please visit www.fiserv.com or www.checkfree.com .   Senior Recruiter   Job Description: We are looking for a Senior Recruiter who has the skills to serve as a lead in the recruiting organization.  The Senior Recruiter will work as part of a team to complete timely projects for process improvement, mentor junior recruiters, and conduct recruiting campaigns   Responsibilities Provides Talent Acquisition Strategy and leadership for the TA team Ensure TA process is effective, streamlined & communicated Manages the day to day activities of the team Provides guidance to recruiting team members to include sourcers, recruiters, and coordinators Provides full life cycle support Dir + level TA Conducts executive level talent reconnaissance to build bench & aid in succession planning Attend industry related conferences, events & build a database of A players Participate in operational meetings to keep abreast of business needs and growth potential. Conduct analysis and reporting on metrics Manage TA budget and all related invoices Maintain cost containment utilizing creative and effective sourcing methods. Partner with UK TA to ensure Software oversight & engagement Interface with peers across CheckFree, Fiserv & externally to share best practices Maintain scorecard & update HR Dashboard Metrics Manage paired down vendor list Develop relationships with talent sources in order to accomplish our defined talent acquisition goals. Consults with the business units to assess needs and develop creative sourcing strategies to identify candidates for open positions within identified functional areas. Establish trusted working relationships with hiring managers within client groups. Utilize expert sourcing techniques to identify top talent for key positions within the organization. Manage the entire recruiting life cycle from inception to candidate placement. Leads staffing related projects as assigned. Serve as an advisor and contributor to interview team and candidate evaluation. Maintain knowledge of best in class techniques and resources for identifying talent.   Required Skills Minimum 7 years of experience recruiting in a wide range of functional areas  Proven track record in search execution in a high growth, team-based environment Experience working in both a corporate is strongly preferred Must have highly developed negotiation, interpersonal, organizational, and influencing skills with a strong sense of customer service Must have proven leadership skills Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines Ability to influence, consult, and negotiate Strong analytical skills Must be flexible and adaptable Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with all organizational levels Excellent presentation and problem solving skills Proficiency with MS Office and ATS systems is preferred Results oriented with a sense of urgency    Education Must have a four year Bachelors Degree