Face-to-Face Networking has Many Benefits

My Personal Approach to Social Networking

Last Wednesday I co-hosted our third Recruiting Networking Event In New York City with InTalent Consulting. This invitation only, intimate event is all about one-on-one sharing of information to include recruiting trends, hiring issues, retention and many other issues facing decision makers in today's ever changing talent acquisition and talent management areas.

The advantage to events such as this is the ability to network amongst your peers. Many of our guests were openly discussing problems, successes, ideas and many were passing along business cards to continue the conversations. It was a real hit!

The discussions were lively, interesting, informative to say the least. At this time I wish to share with my readers the discussion topics I personally was involved in:

1. Companies Are Hiring - Actually 77% stated their company plans to and is currently recruiting senior level and individual contributors, a trend they see will continue at least through the third quarter of 2012.

2. Companies are continuing to build internal recruiting teams.

3. Using Social Media To Recruit continues to grow.

4. Great recruiters are still in high demand - especially those who know how to develop relationships, network and are proactive in their recruiting efforts.

5. The frustration of having to sift through many resumes that are received from vendors that are not a match.

6. The value of on target research and the importance of emails for connecting with passive candidates.

7. Companies are being a bit cautious and taking their time bringing new hires on board. They want to be assured these are the best candidates for the roles. Putting some pressure on the recruiters to say the least.

I want to thank my Co - hosts Mary Clair Ryan and Cindy Lubitz! Two great ladies you need to know.

Lastly we will be having more of these events in New York (again), Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and somewhere out west. If you want to be part of the next one email me at sgreco@sheilagreco.com or tmasters@sheilagreco.com

Thanks for stopping by!

Sheila Greco

Office Christmas Parties Dos & Don'ts

Enjoy, just do it the right way!!!

Since 2008 Christmas Parties have been limited and in many places eliminated. This year as they make a comeback let us not forget how to behave and make the most of them. The Office Christmas Party should be fun. A time when you can let your hair down, live a little, but don't live it up too much. You are in control of your behavior. Keep it that way.

Remember the party givers want you to have a good time. It is now their time to say thank you for your hard work. Below are a few things to think about before you partake in this what should be a great event.

Do, mingle with management, keep it positive! A little brown-nosing during this time period can be lasting.

Do, enjoy the co-workers. Now is a good time to catch up, get to know or rekindle a relationship with a co-worker you rarely see but enjoy being with.

Don't overindulge, alcohol probably will be served. Don't overindulge to a point where you are saying, " Love you man." However, it is okay to have one or two if you wish. No pressure, it doesn't make you have a good time. Be yourself and don't take it to your limit.

Don't be the negative co-worker. It there is one around you, run! Do not become part of it or start it.

Manners, Manners, Manners. Now is the time to remember how to eat, drink, act, say hello, good-bye and thank you.

Cheers! Happy Holiday's Everyone! But don't forget, Office Christmas Parties Are Still Work Related!

Joyeuses Fêtes! Felices Fiestas!Trevlig Helg! Boas Festas!Mutlu Bayramlar! Sarbatori Fericite!Jie Ri Yu Kuai! Tanoshii kurisumasu wo! (Have a happy Christmas)! Buone Feste! Ii holide eximnandi! Forhe Feiertage! Prettige feestdage! Hau'oli Lanui! Beannachtaí na Féile!

Sheila Greco

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