I’m co-leading a session at a conference called TruLondon, next month, and I’ll be talking about the things I normally talk about: Human Resources, social recruiting, and technology.
Unfortunately, these are topics that I’ve banned from my 2010 vocabulary. I’m making an exception because I have all kinds of personal goals and ambitions.
- I want to stop talking about the tactical elements of the prism of social media and help job seekers use these tools to take charge of their own careers.
- I want to help HR and recruiting departments see a direct link between their behaviors and what’s happening in the consumer-driven marketplace.
- Then I want to cure cancer, spay & neuter all stray animals, and find a solution the the Israeli/Palestinian conflict.
Obviously, a conference in London won’t change the world. I do hope that HR and recruiting professionals can come together and talk shop for the sake of their own personal development. If you can get a job 34% faster because a recruiter is able to match you with a job in a more efficient way, I’ve done something decent in this world.
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Good luck in Britannia. I’m digging the “take charge” charge. That is a great goal to help facilitate. The Israeli/Palestinian conflict? You’ll need to break the seventh seal for that one.
If anyone can cure cancer, spay & neuter all stray animals, and find a solution the the Israeli/Palestinian conflict, it would be you, Laurie.
While you are at it, why don’t you ensure financial security for all working Americans?
You know Laurie—- I don’t know why recruiter’s get such a bad rap– like lawyers or used car salesmen. At least there’s a nice, juicy little job at the end of it— unlike a clunker or a 60% fee—- sheesh. Just don’t apply for positions you don’t qualify for, puh–lease— or you’ll NEVER HEAR FROM ME!!!! EVER!!!!!! And stop complaining we never call you back!!!!! LOL
Just buy me a margarita the net time I see and I will be happy
Holy cow we are super pumped that you are coming to TRU London…it’s gonna be OFF THE CHART.
@Kevin What? No love for my spay/neuter efforts?
@BZ I’m too busy!
@MattyMat Listen, I started out as a corporate recruiter who actually sourced and recruited. I think it’s a great job. For me to poop on.
@Michael Do you need another?!
@Geoff I’m looking forward to it. Lived in Regent’s Park, which is a little posher than Covent Garden. I’ll be slumming it for you.