(Untitled)- April 10, 2005 Sometimes innocent, sometimes notUS Hero Canadian born I couldn't resist posting a few lines from the NYT obit for Saul Bellow.I am an American, Chicago born... and go at things as I have taught myself, free-style, and will make the record in my own way: first to knock, first admitted; sometimes an innocent knock, sometimes a not so innocent." -- Augie MarchHe was a wonderful talker... a champion detractor. To be loused up by Humboldt was really a kind of privilege. It was like being the...http://canadianheadhunter.blogspot.com/2005/04/sometimes-innocent-sometimes-not-us.html (Untitled)- April 7, 2005 Headhunter...Recruiter...Resume ReaderCaldwell Partners is a publicly traded headhunting firm here in Canada. They typically work at the highest level (CEO's and such).Latest numbers for the big bodysnatching outfit are good:- Second quarter operating revenue up 39%; net income up 19.5%- Fourth successive quarter of improved operating results; first-half operating revenue up 34%- Board declares quarterly cash dividend of $0.02 per shareGood for Caldwell but I don't think..http://canadianheadhunter.blogspot.com/2005/04/headhunter.html (Untitled)- April 7, 2005 Career Opportunities.... We just can't write ads like that any more.......Of course the fact that the Pony Express hasn't existed for well over 100 years has something to do with it as well.However you have admire the refreshing candour. Most job ads aren't near as truthful these days.http://canadianheadhunter.blogspot.com/2005/04/career-opportunities.html (Untitled)- April 7, 2005 Personality Assessment QuizMerrill-Reid Social StylesI think this analysis works. Tho I don't know how useful it is.According to Merrill and Reid there are 4 types of people.You can determine anyone's type fairly easily and take it intoaccount when you communicate with him. So --Each row below (A,B,C,D,E) contains four adjectives.Each adjective describes a different one of the four types.Therefore, if you rank the adjectives in each row as to how well each one describes you, you will find out...http://canadianheadhunter.blogspot.com/2005/04/personality-assessment-quiz-merrill.html (Untitled)- April 5, 2005 Interviews of the Future In the future candidates will probably be plugged into a hot seat before the interview conversation starts.Then machines will monitor their brains for lies and their speech muscles for unspoken thoughts.Right now, scientists know that different parts of the brain are activated by lies and honest statements. And these differences can be measured by functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans.Also, NASA is developing a system that uses two sensors, one on the...http://canadianheadhunter.blogspot.com/2005/04/interviews-of-future-in-future.html (Untitled)- April 4, 2005 Multi-Tasking: Use At Your Own RiskThis position would be suitable for an accomplished multi-tasker with an eye for detail, and accuracy. Everybody wants a multi-tasker. But, let me ask you this. Why is most juggling done by clowns Answer Because, multi-tasking is a fool's game.Toggling between tasks is done by "the mental CEO", the executive controllers found in the brain's prefrontal cortex and parietal cortex. These bosses prioritize tasks and assign the mind's resources to them. The...http://canadianheadhunter.blogspot.com/2005/04/multi-tasking-use-at-your-own-risk.html (Untitled)- April 4, 2005 A Job For The Future Dan Pink has struck a chord with his new book, A Whole New Mind: Moving From The Information Age To The Conceptual Age.He says that to get ahead today, you have to do something: 1. Foreigners can't do cheaper. 2. Computers can't do faster. 3. That serves people who have everything.His conclusion: it can't be too "left-brained".http://canadianheadhunter.blogspot.com/2005/04/job-for-future-dan-pink-has-struck.html (Untitled)- April 1, 2005 Hurdy Gurdy Man The resounding question that seemed to be on everyones mind yesterday was: Who is Mark Hurd Well for those who were following the search by HP to replace Carly Fiorina it was. Thats because Mr. Hurd came out of nowhere to take the top job. He wasnt even on the radar screen for most people (including us). Hurd was most recently CEO of NCR (where he has worked for 25 years) a 6 billion dollar operation compared to HPs 80 billion. Thats some jump but a lot of people are saying..http://canadianheadhunter.blogspot.com/2005/03/hurdy-gurdy-man-resounding-question.html (Untitled)- April 1, 2005 She Needs Your Help Heather, the popular marketing recruiter, is in a tizzy. She has to find a name for her baseball team so she is asking the universe for suggestions.Me and Dino have a few. Number one name: The Wrecking Crew!Get it Wreck as in RECruit. Crew as in reCRUIter.Backups: The Recrewcuts, The Recuties, The Crewballs, The 925ers and The Stafflocaucus.I also have a name for the janitorial team: The Drecking Crew.If you want to help, you can find her here.http://canadianheadhunter.blogspot.com/2005/03/she-needs-your-help-heather-popular.html (Untitled)- April 1, 2005 Visibility - Again. There was an article in the Globe and Mail today about a new trend called "bearhugging" in which:organizations and leaders of teams identify the members of their teams who are critical to their success and acknowledge their value with perks such as stock plans, promotions, special projects and training.Supposedly this is a good way to keep people. I don't know why this should be news - it seems like common sense that you should try to find wasy to hang on to your best...http://canadianheadhunter.blogspot.com/2005/03/visibility-again.html |