Archive for July, 2009
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Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Posted on July 31, 2009 | No CommentsIt’s no surprise that even during such difficult economic times Americans remain as enterprising as ever. The product description for these buttons reads: Got laid off? Not a problem! Who wants to... -
BMP in the Road: Be a Vector Selector
Posted on July 30, 2009 | No CommentsWhen working on ads for a client, the first thing we end up needing is the logo. We addressed the problems in getting insufficient resolution for print-work in a previous... -
A Corner Office with a Not So Great View
Posted on July 29, 2009 | No CommentsBefore I settled into my own digs after graduating from college, I lived in 12 different residences with my family across three states. (Not an army brat, a corporate one.)... -
Philly Sprint Triathlon ’09 – “I think I can…I think I can.” Live strong.
Posted on July 28, 2009 | 3 CommentsDriving along Kelly Drive into Center City Philly is an experience in itself. Now, every time (like this morning) I drive along that route, I look for the bridge that... -
Social Media Specialists: The New “Help Wanted”
Posted on July 27, 2009 | 1 CommentIsn’t it amazing how fast the trend of social media has spread like wildfire across the country? Any and everybody are using some form of it these days. It couldn’t... -
Where’s Tony? Lost in the Middle of America.
Posted on July 24, 2009 | 1 Comment“Where’s Tony?” As VP of Client Development for Alstin, I (happily) find myself on the road a lot, talking to clients, prospects, people in the media, etc.–and I attend numerous... -
(jobs) LOST & FOUND (support)
Posted on July 23, 2009 | No CommentsThere was a time when LinkedIn was viewed as an electronic version of the Rolodex — the new way to collect the most pertinent vitals about your co-workers, clients and... -
Brand “Me”: Will the Personal Brand Replace the Resume?
Posted on July 22, 2009 | 3 CommentsTony Rosato’s confessional about his undying passion for Honest Tea caught a lot of eyeballs the other week, including those of the company’s founders. They not only left Tony a... -
The Dog Ate My Modem
Posted on July 21, 2009 | No CommentsAn online degree on a resume may have raised a questionable eyebrow by recruiters in the not so distant past. However, today’s lifestyle combined with more distance learning opportunities offered... -
The Perfect Commute
Posted on July 20, 2009 | 1 CommentOne of the best aspects of my job is getting there. When there is no rain or snow, I walk or ride my mother’s sweet 1974 Schwinn suburban. I always... -
Picture This
Posted on July 16, 2009 | 4 CommentsThey say a picture is worth a thousand words. In today’s economy, it’s more like 20 or 25. If you choose them efficiently, that should be enough. See if you... -
At Least 250+ Followers on Twitter Preferred.
Posted on July 15, 2009 | 1 CommentSocial media is entering the work place in more ways than one, including certain job requirements. A recent posting for a Senior Manager, Emerging Media for Best Buy listed among... -
Sorry, the voice mail you are trying to reach is full.
Posted on July 14, 2009 | No CommentsWith access to all types of technology such as voicemail, email and now social networking, delivering great customer service should be easier than ever. But we’ve all sent an unanswered... -
I Was Born To …
Posted on July 13, 2009 | No CommentsThis video has some real charm and humor to it – “Nice monkey mug little dude.” However, the real fun is in Deloitte’s clever companion microsite for recruiting consultants. Check... -
Tony & Iced Tea: A Love Story
Posted on July 10, 2009 | 5 CommentsBy the looks of this blog, you might think we over here at Alstin eat, breathe and sleep all that is recruitment and retention. Every so often we’ll stray from... -
HR you ready to blog?
Posted on July 9, 2009 | No CommentsThere was a time when having the opportunity to have people read what you’d written was a kind of honor. I’m not talking about your parents, reading your first sentence,... -
Unemployment Isn’t the Measles
Posted on July 8, 2009 | 1 CommentThe Bureau of Labor and Statistics recently reported, “Employers took 2,933 mass layoff actions in May that resulted in the separation of 312,880 workers, seasonally adjusted, as measured by new... -
Resume Sourcing – Making it Simple
Posted on July 7, 2009 | No CommentsAlways on the look out for better ways of doing things (a.k.a “creating efficiencies”) I hear a lot of feedback from recruiters about how tedious resume sourcing can be –... -
Have a Wonderful 4th!
Posted on July 2, 2009 | No CommentsGreetings from the City of Brotherly Love – and America’s birthplace – everyone at Alstin wishes you a wonderful 4th of July celebration! -
Your Profile is 85% Complete
Posted on July 1, 2009 | No CommentsProfile Completeness. Even after posting a picture, detailing my work history, entering regular status updates and posts from this blog, mine was only 85% there. That number kept staring at...
