First off, can we stop calling it “Networking,” when what we’re doing is socializing? When we add the element of work, calling it “NetWORKING,” it just doesn’t sound fun anymore. So, if I asked you to join me at an event to socialize, wouldn’t that sound less intimidating? Now that we are socializing – showing… Read more »
It’s something most Recruiters have heard while interviewing an Agency Recruiter looking to change jobs, “my company focuses too much on my numbers.” No doubt, being micro-managed sucks and it’s not an effective way to run a team, but paying attention to valuable performance data and micro-managing are two totally different things. Sales Support Metrics… Read more »
A common conversation. When speaking with a candidate I’ll ask for a resume and quite often I get, “just copy and paste my LinkedIn.” While there’s a list of every job they have had and their responsibilities in each position, LinkedIn content and resume copy should be different. Why it makes sense. It’s easy to… Read more »
10 years later, texting has made its way into the recruitment mix as a valuable form of communication. I remember the first time it happened to me. The year was 2010 and I had just finished talking to an amazing candidate. I submitted them to three or four jobs with some of my… Read more »
March 2019 marks my five year anniversary of working at Objective Paradigm. When I started, I had no experience and didn’t know the difference between Java and C# or Firewalls and Switches; I was completely oblivious. What I did have was a passion to succeed. While I’m still striving to be the best and learning… Read more »
Meet Objective Paradigm’s Chief of Staff There’s a new title at Objective Paradigm and in the role, a favorite, familiar face. For almost three years, we have been beyond fortunate to have Dayna Stoller on our team. Over those years, Dayna has made a significant impact on the way we operate and celebrate our employees…. Read more »
Making and maintaining our connections. It was over three years ago when I connected with a software engineer, we’ll call him Jim. Jim was a great candidate, he talked me through his career, skill set, projects, etc. but at that time he wasn’t really looking for a job. During my conversation with Jim, he mentioned… Read more »
Working with a recruiter can be extremely beneficial for your job search. You’ll get exposure to jobs you may have never found, guidance throughout the process, and even someone to negotiate on your behalf. Think of the recruiters you work with as agents for your specific skills and talents, much like an athlete or actor… Read more »
There are exactly 168 hours in a week’s time. It sounds like a lot when you see it written down, but when you are living it, it’s common to wonder, ‘where does all this time go!?’ As a Recruiter, I keep myself busy with networking events or going out with friends. I’ve been known to… Read more »
An offer might seem like a mythical, far away idea, but with persistence, confidence, and the right skills, you’ll be getting them before you know it. And, if your timing is right, you’ll get those offers around the same time. I find that one of the most important and often overlooked parts of the job… Read more »