Hook, Line & Sinker

The ZOPA of Hiring

administrator — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:35:07 PDT

Rule out what doesn’t work, focus on where you can make it work, get to the ZOPA right away. A recruiter or HR staffer often has a pivot role to play, in a sense investigating and mediating between...

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“Should I Stay or Should I Go?” by Logan Knight, IT Recruiter at Redfish Technology

administrator — Mon, 13 May 2013 06:00:35 PDT

I am a big music fan and I just can't seem to help hearing Joe Strummer rip through the chords of this classic every time I hear a candidate pose the question "Should I stay, should I take the...

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Recruiting, Staffing & Employment News – May 2013

administrator — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:00:06 PDT

The general numbers are looking okay, tech numbers looking better. Redfish Technology’s main placement growth in April was in mobile video advertising, mobile financial services, mobile application...

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Become the Solution To The Job Interviewer’s Problem

administrator — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:58 PDT

You are the employer and are seeking a solution to a problem. Your best sales person has just left and you have no one to cover the territory. You are hoping that you can find someone who is capable...

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Redfish Technology Inc. Awarded First Place in the 2013 ‘Best Places to Work’

administrator — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:30:14 PDT

Redfish takes first place in the “Best Places to Work” awards. “We are designed to attract and motivate extraordinary people. This culture is surely one of the main reasons that we, and our clients,...

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Redfish Technology Inc. Honored on 2013 ‘Best Places to Work’ List

administrator — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 07:00:15 PDT

Redfish Technology was named among the “Best Places to Work” in Idaho. Winners are companies that reflect exceptional performance in the areas of Compensation and Benefits, Employee Growth and...

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Recruiting, Staffing & Employment News – April 2013

administrator — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:30:39 PDT

Spring slow for general economy; high tech hiring hot in e-learning, software-as-a-service, cloud, disruptive software and gamification sectors, according to the April Recruiting, Staffing &...

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7 Different Ways You Can Be Job Searching Today

administrator — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:43:14 PDT

Great advice from nationally recognized resume expert, Jessica Holbrook Hernandez, President/CEO of Great Resumes Fast and a former human resources manager and recruiter. Get organized, post your...

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The Craft of Scouting for Tech Talent or Hockey Talent by John Stevens, Executive Recruiter

administrator — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 07:30:30 PDT

Hockey scouts live in a secretive world of prospecting, some have said it is a world more akin to Cold War-era spying than a casual day in the stands. A long-time recruiter in the tech sector, John...

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The Reality TV Career Shows for Job Seekers

administrator — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 06:00:12 PDT

Watching Reality TV may give some valuable lessons in building a new career or improving current career options. While the "reality" within these shows needs to be taken with a bit of skepticism, but...

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Recruiters Square Off to Settle the Redfish Office Squabble Once and For All in “The Run Off”

administrator — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:00:44 PDT

Eight days from today, the recruiters at Redfish will settle the office squabble once and for all. The Redfish debate “Who Can Run Farther” will be settled in “The Run Off”. Play on Redfish’s...

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Recruiting, Staffing & Employment News – March 2013

administrator — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:20:10 PDT

While the sequester is dampening employment, the technology sector sizzles on! The coals are hot in disruptive software, digital media, mobile content distribution, HD internet and satellite...

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Negotiating Yourself Right Out of an Offer – By Rob Reeves

administrator — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 06:00:31 PDT

So you fancy yourself a skilled negotiator? That will hopefully serve you well, just don’t negotiate yourself right out of an offer. We recently had a fantastic candidate who did just that.

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Giving Good Phone: How to Perform Well on a Telephone Interview

administrator — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 06:00:59 PST

How to Perform Well on a Telephone Interview: Put on your listening ears, comfy slippers and a smile. Be mindful of phone etiquette, and be attentive to non-visual communication cues.

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4 Ways to Customize Your Resume Based on the Job Posting

administrator — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 06:00:25 PST

Hundreds of candidates apply to positions posted on job boards, and employers have become very savvy at weeding out those candidates who are not qualified. Make key adjustments to your resume to...

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Ranking Yourself: Be Confident yet Self-Aware

administrator — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 06:00:04 PST

Ranking Yourself: Be Confident yet Self-Aware By Nathan Stuller A common interview tactic is to ask you, the candidate, to rank yourself on acquired technical skills, attributes, and aptitude....

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Recruiter Fees: What Are You Paying For?

administrator — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 06:00:37 PST

Recruiting fees cover a range of services, each tailored to the needs of the client. A contingent search firm’s services may include: Pre-Hire Process Streamlining, Sourcing, Screening, Interviewing,...

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Recruiting, Staffing & Employment News: Contingent Recruiter Confidence Growing; Jobs Report Good Not Great

administrator — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 06:00:14 PST

January’s hiring was in the Cloud, SaaS, Enterprise and Solar Technology sectors, reported Redfish Technology. Multiple offers presented some challenges. Contingency search firm confidence rose, and...

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The Type of Employee That Employers WANT to Promote

administrator — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 07:35:52 PST

Are you the type of employee that your employer wants to promote? I heard an interesting statistic on the radio awhile back that really sparked my interest … it stated that 90% of people who do this...

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6 Tips for Building a High Quality Management Team By Jon Piggins, Executive Recruiter, IT Sales & Marketing

administrator — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 06:00:36 PST

6 Tips for Building a High Quality Management Team By Jon Piggins, Executive Recruiter, IT Sales & Marketing When recruiting new management, or professionals who can be groomed to move into...

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