081126 Thanksgiving Recruiting Links (Nov 26, 2008)

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081126 Thanksgiving Recruiting Links (Nov 26, 2008)

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Thought For the Day: "I am going to drive down US 59 and throw all of my bank statements out the window and HOPE that my identity gets stolen." – Recruiter in Texas

Dear Claudia
I hope you start to follow this delightful set of notes for recruiters. It’s professional advice for the lovelorn. It’s closer to Dear Rabbi than Dear Abby. Claudia Faust consistently brings powerful positive energy to problem solving in our tiny litle industry.
What Kind Of A Recruiter Are You?
The industry depends on people like Craig Silverman to cover its inadequacies. This very thoughtful piece delineates the various types of Recruiters we encounter on a daily basis. Bookmark it and give the reference to someone who asks you what you do for a living.
You Gotta Try Mr. Tweet
"The report comes in two parts. The first part gives you a list of people outside your network that you should be following, assuming you’re interested in connecting folks who are talking about the same things you’re talking about and linking to similar things to what you link to."
Introducing White Spaces
Gautam is renaming his blog. His impact is far broader than he imagines. Insightful and perceptive, he is a part of the vanguard of really bright Indian professionals who are entering the world stage.
New England Venture Summit – VCs are still investing
A couple of really great ideas for building accountability into the VC process. It’s nice to know that beneath the clody sky, life is moving on.

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