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 industry functions each month. On Alstin’s blog, I’ll let you know where I am and what I’m hearing in the wonderful world of recruiting.
This blog will probably hit right around Thanksgiving, so I’ll make it quick: I’m thankful for the wonderful family and friends I’ve been blessed with, the uber-talented, hardworking co-workers who continue to give it their all during these (still) less-than-ideal economic times and all the clients, colleagues and friends that continue to support us and cheer us on at Alstin Communications. Okay, let’s get back on the road!
Brooklyn, MD: No, that’s not a typo, there’s a Brooklyn in Maryland as well! The November MAHCR (Maryland Area Health Care Recruiters) meeting was held at Harbor Hospital. It’s been too long since I’ve given a shout-out to the great people at the Maryland Area Healthcare Recruiter Association as they’ve made this Philly boy feel so welcome into their great group.
Philadelphia, PA: We co-sponsored the November PAAHCR with our friends at Fox Chase Cancer Center. The topic couldn’t be more relevant: Taking Care of Your Career and Yourself During these Tough Economic Times. The speaker was the wonderful Ford Myers, career expert and author. Ford is the author of Get The Job You Want, Even When No One’s Hiring and The Ultimate Career Guide. His articles and interviews have been featured in such publications as Inc. Magazine, Fortune, The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, CNN-Money, and he has appeared on NBC-TV, Fox-TV, ABC-TV, CBS-TV, just to name a few.
Conshohocken, PA: A great lunch meeting with our own Mike T. and a very close industry colleague. Again, we’re so fortunate to have built such a strong network of industry allies. These relationships allow us to bounce ideas off of one another, commiserate when things are tough, and share ideas and solutions. Plus, if you haven’t been to the Great American Pub in Conshy, you don’t know what you’re missing!
Pit Stop: Twitter: You may still be skeptical about Twitter (I know I was at first), but the truth is Twitter is a fantastic tool with undeniable benefits for those in recruiting. Of course, we Twitter at Alstin–and we’re getting great feedback on our fun, informative and timely tweets. Click here to follow Alstin on Twitter.
Princeton, NJ: A beautiful day to see our friends at NJAHR (New Jersey Association of HealthCare Recruiters). The topic was Emotional Intelligence, and the ability to understand and use our emotions, and the emotions of others, wisely. Many think that EI is a dominant predictor of success and happiness in life, much more so than IQ or other traditional indicators.
Philadelphia, PA: A five minute walk up Broad to Street to the Crystal Tea Room at the Wanamaker Building for the HR Department of the Year Awards. Again, the last few years have been a tough stretch for anyone who works for, in, or with HR, but it was great to see these wonderful companies honored. Special congratulations go out to Alstin clients Agusta Aerospace Corporation; Advertising Speciality Institute; Aqua America; Movers Specialty Service Inc; and Robert Wood Johnson University!
Until next time, see you on the road!
Author Bio:
Tony Rosato, Alstin's Vice President, Client Development, is the most well-traveled member of our team and one of the nicest guys we know. Sharing his 20 years of industry experience with prospective clients everywhere, Tony's Type A personality is powered by premium iced tea (but never chocolate).
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