Inside a Large Tech Search Firm – What I’ve Seen in 2015
Inside or outside of work people who know what I do for a living always ask me: “How is it out there?”, “How is the job market?”, “What’s hot these days?”
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Top 4 Lies Heard From Salespeople During the Holidays
People tend to spend time with their families this time of year. Throughout my life, my mother has always called me on my BS. And boy has there been a lot of it (thx for that, ma). It’s our families that know us the longest – more so than your spouses – and call you on the crap usually because they love you. So get ready to hear some of these beauties the next 2 weeks…
The “Cloud”- Disrupting the Role of the Marketing Executive
Marketing mostly used to be an art and it was tough to prove its value quantitatively. It was a guessing game and simplistic- not overly reliable from the business perspective. Today it has changed into a data-driven science; dealing with savvy customers who have been radically empowered. The Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) is at the center of this renaissance and over half of CEOs say the CMO is well positioned to become the new CEO. All of this has come about due to the Cloud, and we are just at the beginning of this transformation. Is your business ready?
Careers and Climate Change…Is There a Difference?
The data is in. You really can’t deny it anymore. The seasons don’t change the way they used to at your office. People who were warm to you now get over the top angry. You look around at the staff and you realize there are less of them now, you hear they are all working virtually or offshore, but you don’t know, maybe the office environment just can’t sustain people any more.
Can’t Beat ‘Em? Kill ‘Em with Kindness!
As a “rookie” Recruiter here at Hobson, I have been trying to develop my own personal brand and style to stand out in the ever-competitive recruiting world. I have been taught my entire life to always be kind to others, and have tried to carry this mantra over into my work life.
Reflecting on 2015-The Three “Cs”
Culture, Collaboration and Communication. As much as I hate clichés or jargon, I’ve realized that they ARE keys to the success of a strong team- whether at work or personally.As you look back on the last twelve months, think about how you can use the three “Cs” to improve the next year of your life:
Are You a “Mets” Type of Job Candidate?
As a lifelong Yankees fan, I’ve been spoiled. Getting to and winning the World Series almost felt like a birthright by the early 2000s. Then things changed. The Yankees started plugging holes in their roster with high-priced prima donnas who couldn’t or wouldn’t do the things that got them where they are.
Life Is Good, but Could It Be Better?
Life is good, things are going smoothly, and the business just comes to you. Why fix it if it isn’t broken?…As a tenured Life Sciences Recruiter here at Hobson Associates, I have worked through some of the toughest economies and challenges of my career, and have seen it all.
Time Is Money: Qualify Your Recruiter!
Do you make 100s of calls a week to industry professionals? Do you go on 5+ interviews a week? Do you stay up late at night staying current on job market trends and insurance industry forecasts?…
Job Relocation is Easy! (?)
“Relocation is easy!”... As a headhunter, that is what I tell my job candidates every day, and has been my opinion until I have had to recently do it myself.