by Alex Putman | Nov 27, 2010 | Facebook, Human Resources, LinkedIn, Recruiting, Social Media, Social Networking, Talent Management, Twitter, YouTube
[tweetmeme source=”alexputman”] Many people (talent acquisition and human resources professionals) think of themselves as social media experts because they have a Facebook and/or a LinkedIn account. They update their status and even place job post (with...
by Alex Putman | Sep 1, 2010 | Career Advice, Employee Relations, Interview Tips
Leaving an impression that packs impact and is long lasting is critical to many aspects of your life. Whether it is for an interview, a new job, a date or any new relationship you are often judged and socially ranked on your first impression. So why not have an...
by Alex Putman | Aug 2, 2010 | Career Advice, Human Resources, Interview Tips, Job Search, Recruiting, Search Tips
[tweetmeme source=”alexputman”] You have spent the last year or so looking for a job. After all the resume revisions, the multiple hours spent searching and the 1000’s of emails, the market has changed and you are getting multiple interviews. Now you need...
by Alex Putman | May 23, 2010 | Career Advice, Crazy HR Stories, Human Resources, Interview Tips, Job Search, Recruiting
I thought it would be fun to conduct a series on “Wacky, Crazy, HR stories that REALLY Happen. These stories are all real with names of the not so innocent being replaced. I hope everyone enjoys this series. Who knows, we may learn a few things (master of...
by Alex Putman | May 11, 2010 | Human Resources, Interview Tips, Lecture, Recruiting, The University of Georgia
Once you are in the interview process, you can expect a series of open-ended questions. Below are a few general, sample questions. I have taken the liberty to provide a framework for the answers hiring managers are seeking. Tell me about yourself? Focus on personal...