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Executive Recruiters on the Internet…

Sep 30

Posted by ken in Career Care Ministry, General, Leadership, Personal

Executive Recruiters on the Internet…

Link to Recruiters Remarks
1.    Recruiters and Headhunters – find executive search firm …

a.      Thank you for finding your executive recruiter, retained search firm, executive search firm or head hunter at the Online Recruiters Directory. …

b.    http://www.onlinerecruitersdirectory.com/

A site to find recruiters.  Allows selection by functional segment (e.g. Financial) and geography by state.
2.    Executive Recruiting, Executive Search Firm – Korn/Ferry International

a.      The world’s largest executive recruiting firm, with executive recruiters in more than 90 offices in 40 countries. Korn/Ferry is the executive recruitment …

b.    http://www.kornferry.com/

A respected national recruiting firm.  Select “CANDIDATES” on the Home page.
3.    Executive Search Firms: The Riley Guide

a.      This page features listings of executive search firms who handle searches across multiple industries, countries, and job categories. Most are retained firms …

b.    http://www.rileyguide.com/firms.html

A comprehensive list of search firms with a description of each, including their area of specialization, if any.
4.    Lucas Group – Executive Recruiters, Executive Recruiting Firm

a.      Executive search consultants with a global reputation for excellence have made Lucas Group the leader in professional recruiting.

b.    http://www.lucasgroup.com/

A national executive search firm
5.    Executive Recruiters

a.      Job Search. © Copyright 1980-2001 Executive Recruiters, Inc. All Rights Reserved web designed by:Pacific NW Investment, LLC.

b.    http://www.executive-recruiters.com/ – 6k –

A recruiting site.  The job listings were very thin.
6.    Jobs and Careers | Vault.com

a.      Jobs, careers, top employers and education programs, job search advice, salary info, job listings, employee message boards and surveys from Vault.com.

b.    http://www.vault.com/wps/portal/usa/companies/rankings

This site sells information – job listings, employer research and data, salary reports, employer rankings – all for a subscription fee.
7.    Executive Recruiter & Search Firm Directory

a.      SearchFirm.com, building the largest free online executive recruiter and executive search firm directory.

b.    http://www.searchfirm.com/

A site to find recruiters.  Allows selection by various criteria.
8.    Executive Search Firms, Executive Recruiters

a.      Executive job search by connecting with targeted search firms and management recruiters.

b.    http://www.executivetrumpet.com/

This site promises to connect you with recruiters that match your needs.  Free, but requires registration and “sprays” your resume out to recruiters and search firms everywhere.  “Shotgun” approach.
9.     $100K+ Executive Jobs

a.      Chosen “Best Executive Job-Hunting Site”. Find & Post Executive Jobs.

b.    www.netshare.com

 A jobs listing site of upper bracket jobs.  Requires a fee. You can also post your resume “confidentially”.  Newsletters and on-line/phone support provided with membership.

You can see listings for free, but need to register to get any level of detail.

10.The Directory of Executive & Professional Recruiters 2009-2010

a.      Published since 1971, the famous “Red Book” details over 13000 recruiters at 6000 search firms – with all the contact information you need to start …

b.    http://www.kennedyinfo.com/js/der.html

A fee-based hard-copy directory of executive recruiters, with on-line database access included.
11.Executive Search Firms and Executive Recruitment Firm Directory

a.      Executive search or more informally called headhunting, is the process of recruiting qualified individuals for executive positions in an organization. …

b.    http://www.executivesearchandrecruitment.com/

 Contains a comprehensive listing of top recruiting firms with reviews/descriptions of each.
12.M.E.R. Executive Recruiters

a.      Feb 4, 2010 … Social Media Survey Results – Impact of Social Media and Recruitment PPTX file. Publication date: 13-Jan-2010 Click here to open this Press …

b.    http://www.justcareers.com/

  • · M.E.R. is a search firm dedicated to the Direct Marketing, Call Center (Customer Care and Collections), BPO and CRM/E-CRM industries, driven by client and candidate satisfaction. They are a privately held company.
  • · 2 Divisions including – Sales Recruitment & CRM Recruitment
  • Established in 1999
  • Corporate office in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with additional offices in the United States (AZ, OR)
    • Strong experience in North America and International Markets (Europe, Asia)
13.www.CFO.COM A trade website for company CFO’s that includes a Careers section allowing search for CFO and related financial positions by state.

A quick search yielded several positons.

14.www.atlanticresearch.com/fields/jobsfinance.htm A global executive search firm that specializes in CFO and financial positions across a broad range including manufacturing.
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Preparing to Attend Greenwood’s Job Fair

Sep 16

Posted by ken in Career Care Ministry, General, Leadership

The will be an Upper Savannah Job Fail at the Greenwood Mall on Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 from 10:00am to 3:00pm sponsored by OneStop.

Here are some tips on how to prepare for the Job Fair…

PREPARING TO ATTEND A JOB FAIR

Prepared by: Ron Damer

  1. Why do you attend a Job Fair?
    • Identify hiring companies
    • Identify companies that use your skill sets
    • Get an interview
    • Plant your resume’
    • Network with other job hunters
  2. What should you take to a Job Fair?
    • At least 10 copies of your most recent resume’
    • Business cards with your name, address, capabilities and objectives to give to recruiters and network contacts
    • Your “elevator speech”
    • A notepad or memo pad to record contacts made
    • A cell phone camera if you have one, to take pics of job postings off bulletin boards
    • Your calendar (hard copy, in your cell phone or PDA) to check dates you are available for interviews, follow-up.
  3. What should you wear to a Job Fair?
    • For salaried positions – Suit and tie
    • All others – “Business Casual”  — collared shirt and dress or casual pants.  No jeans, shorts,  or T-shirts.
  4. What should you do at a Job Fair?
    • Submit your resume’ to as many plausible openings as possible.
    • Leave your business card with all recruiters, company representatives and networking contacts that you encounter.
    • Find and take home copies of all material that may be helpful:
    • Job Market publications
    • Job Postings
    • Other Job Fair Announcements
    • Recruiter advertisements/handouts
    • Websites learned about
    • Contact info for network contacts
    • A listing of all participating companies (usually handed out at the door)
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A Lesson in Patience…

Sep 12

Posted by ken in Finance, General, Leadership

A Lesson in Patience…

Last weekend, I was working on a little home improvement project and boy, did I ever get a lesson in patience. I had a small piece of porcelain to cut…about a 8″ radius of a semicircle.  So I make my usual early morning trip over to Lowes and get the proper blade for my Skil saw. This time I knew that it was going to be a tough job, so I spared no expense in picking out the correct blade. I bought one of those diamond blades and proceeded to cut out my shape. Well, 2 1/2 hours later I finally finished the cutout. Yes, I said 2 1/2 hours later!

What a lesson in patience. The blade was the right one for the job. But, it just took for what seemed like forever. I would stop now and then and “try” another tool…an abrasive wheel, a hack saw, a coping saw. Nothing would speed up the process…I had the right tool for the job. It was just going to take time.

Well, yes…I endured and completed the cutout…as I said 2 1/2 hours later. My shortcuts did not work. It just took time to cut through the porcelain.

Isn’t that true in life? How many times are we involved in things that just take time…no short cuts are available. Maybe it is a sickness, a job loss, a financial crisis or something else that just takes time for the right “tool” to get the job done. Fortunately, my attempts at shortcuts did not damage the piece of porcelain…probably because they were only half hearted attempts. I knew that I had the right tool for the job…I just needed to commit to the time. I needed patience to commit the time. It was a true lesson in patience.

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NSBC FY2011 Budget

Sep 5

Posted by ken in Facilities, Finance, General, Leadership

Dear Church Family;

It is that time of year to consider North Side’s operating budget for the coming year. As we conclude fiscal year 2010, it will, as was 2009, be remembered as a financially challenging year that the Lord has brought us through in a remarkable way. In the midst of a national recession, He has continued to bless North Side.

We will conclude FY2010 about 1 to 1.5% below budget in contributions. However, contributions are running above the previous year levels. Additionally, expenses will come in around 98% of the budget.  Our Staff, Elders and Finance Committee continue to follow the conservative spending plan adopted last year and will continue under this plan until our economy recovers.

As a result, the recommended budget for FY2011 will remain the same at $2,194,010.00 as it was for FY2010.  A few brief comments:

  • We will continue to reduce administrative expenses to fund ministry and missions.
  • Debt retirement contribution to our loan payment will increase by approximately $8,000 per month beginning in December.
  • Contribution to the Cooperative Program will continue at 10% (a tithe) of undesignated contributions.
  • We continue to watch ministry related expenses and have made some reductions in the budget accordingly.
  • Children’s Ministry expenses dropped significantly as we moved Nursery Workers expense to Personnel category.
  • Personnel budget based on not filling three part time positions, salary adjustments and incorporating nursery workers and estimating an increase in health care costs.

Our Elders and Finance Committee members will be available for questions on Sunday, September 12th from 4:30PM to 5:30PM in the Green Room. We will have a congregational vote of affirmation on Sunday, September 26th in all three adult services.

Thank you for continuing to support the work the Lord is doing through North Side.

Your Elders:  Jeff Lethco, Mike Turner, Eric Bryant, Jerry Rentz, Jason Allen, Ken Petrus, Martin Ridgeway, Jamie Parler, Travis Agnew, Bill Horvath, Scott Davis, Mike Dawkins, Michael George, John McFadden

Finance Committee:  George West, Bryan McCall, Brian Whitaker, Wayne Behrendt

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Busyness…even in ministry.

Sep 1

Posted by ken in Finance, General, Leadership

Yes, even in ministry we can get too busy with the tasks that surround us. As I woke up this morning, these were some of the tasks that I needed to tackle:

  • Check on current health insurance rates,
  • Check with Janet on some payroll stuff,
  • Check with Ben on some monitors for FLC,
  • Follow up with vendor on sound panels for Worship Center,
  • Check with John on results of Chapel sound tests last night,
  • Make decision on health insurance,
  • Finish up budget presentation,
  • Approve this week’s checks,
  • Review my responsibilities in One Initiative,
  • Begin close out of August financial period,
  • Review year end spending needs,
  • Talk to Travis about One Initiative,
  • Talk to Jeff about Elders and Deacons,
  • Talk to Jamie about PLACE,
  • Talk to Cynthia about a Shelby report,
  • Talk to Janet about a couple of financial matters,
  • etc…

…and the list goes on and on. This is how I wake up each morning…with a long list of “to do’s”. I get some accomplished in the course of the day, some are pushed out till tomorrow and others are added to the list. It is more or less a continuous list.

However, today, instead of going to the office…

  • I had breakfast with an old friend and reconnected with him Checked on him to see how he was doing.
  • I went down to the hospital to spend some time with Rachel who was waiting during her husband’s surgery.
  • I went out to Piedmont Agency on Aging and shared a message with some dear friends on…loving God and loving people.
  • I took my friend David down to his house in South Greenwood to get his Bible.

Now it’s just past lunch time…how will I spend the rest of the day?

Tasks must be done…things must be placed in order…Paul told Titus that very thing. However, we can never loose sight of letting the busyness of life get in the way of loving God and loving people.

In Matthew 22, Jesus replied to the lawyer who was questioning Him on the greatest commandment…

Jesus said to him, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind. This is the first and great commandment.  And the second is like it:  You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Matt 22:37-39 (NKJV)

Hopefully, today…I can continue to be a little less busy with my task list.

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