Mike Ramer, CPC, CSP, is a highly-rated recruiting industry trainer, known for his innovative techniques and interactive, hands-on style. He has 20+ years in recruiting and managing his firm, Ramer Search Consultants (www.RamerGroup.com), in the New York/New Jersey area. He has trained 2,500+ recruiting professionals at 60+ industry events and conferences including NAPS, ASA, Fordyce and IPA. Mike will be a featured speaker at NPA’s Global Conference in New Orleans, March 6-8, 2014.

In Part I of this post I asked:  “How can recruiters manage risks today and make more placements?” My answer was: “Control what you can control. If you don’t like the risks, then move on.” Read the rest of this entry »

Mike Ramer, CPC, CSP, is a highly-rated recruiting industry trainer, known for his innovative techniques and interactive, hands-on style. He has 20+ years in recruiting and managing his firm, Ramer Search Consultants (www.RamerGroup.com), in the New York/New Jersey area. He has trained 2,500+ recruiting professionals at 60+ industry events and conferences including NAPS, ASA, Fordyce and IPA. Mike will be a featured speaker at NPA’s Global Conference in New Orleans, March 6-8, 2014.

A few weeks ago I moderated a panel for a recruiting/networking event. This was a national quality panel with three seasoned recruiting professionals: A retained search consultant, a contingency firm owner and a corporate recruiter. There was excellent back and forth about the current job market and what candidates should do today to get interviews and job offers. Read the rest of this entry »