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Mean Girls, Twitter, & Why I get Upset at “Experts”

“How do I handle the Mean Girls?” on twitter. Its not often I get compared to Lindsay Lohan.  I’m at least excited it was done at the highpoint of her career vs. the sitting in jail (now) part of the … Continue reading

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Why do we forget about Gen X? #HRevolution #generational #geny #boomers

“What about Gen X?  Why does everyone forget about us?  How come its all about gen y and boomers? We matter too!”    A gen x’er asked while we were out and about in Chicago after my generational panel last weekend … Continue reading

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GenYUnconference is Coming!!!

You have seen the tweets, heard the rumors and now, it’s really happening: In what can only be described as a mix between MTV’s real world circa 2005, Susan Burns’ elusive Talent Camp andRecruitfest – The Gen Y Unconference is designed to … Continue reading

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NYC Goes Social #socialrecruiting

It could have been the the fact that I found a guy at FAO Schwartz that was so corporate (I didn’t even ask for the shot!), great dinner Saturday night with a small group of people I admire in this … Continue reading

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The Unconference doesn't let us down…

If the ERE was “the” event of the industry this fall with the big boys (adidas, walmart)  leading sessions that made us start thinking about our branding, the basics and the impact on corporate america we can have – the … Continue reading

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ERE Expo – The best HR Conference I have been to yet – Behind the Scene's

Did I really just say that?  I did and it’s true.  There was an amazing beach, a wonderful pool, fantastic networking, a great steakhouse, a few surprises and some REALLY knowledgeable and fun speakers along the way.  To top it … Continue reading

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Want a Free ticket to Recruitfest!

Last year, I didn’t go to recruitfest.  But I heard about it. A lot.  Still do a year later.  In the words of Barney Stinson, it was Legend (wait for it) dary. This year – more legends are sure to … Continue reading

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Poker and Palindromes

I am about to expose you to my inner geek/mensa nerd side – I love palindromes – words like tattarrattat, Anna, Racecar, Madam, Wow – well, they just intrigue me.   No matter how you read it – you get the … Continue reading

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Will you be one of the lucky 100 at Recruitfest???

Ok, so you are like – What is Recruitfest? Recruitfest is an “Unconference” type of Conference – Only 100 recruiting, branding & social media pros will even be able to get a ticket to attend.  You may be thinking to … Continue reading

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Kennedy & OnRec are teaming up for a Conference in Chi-Town

It’s official!  After some early afternoon tweeting about the subject this afternoon http://www.therecruitingconference.com OnRec & Kennedy Information has official posted the following PR: Onrec and Kennedy Information will join forces this fall to host a recruiting conference of unprecedented high-caliber. Each … Continue reading

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