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Untenable: Will The Euro Currency Survive?

Posted on November 20, 2011
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This is a topic I have been passionately observing over the last two years. As a family of Spaniards and Finnish in our household … we look with concern at the effects across the pond and within our backyards. Ignore the issue at your peril. The economic winds of unsustainable debt are blowing.

Ambrose Evans-Pritchard: euro is ‘unsaveable’
Telegraph columnist Ambrose Evans-Pritchard tells Robert Miller why the single currency cannot work in its current form, and what he believes will happen to the eurozone next.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-18

Posted on November 18, 2011
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Exclusive Photos: Michael Moore’s Massive Michigan Vacation Mansion Beyond 99 Percent’s Wildest Dreams http://t.co/n645ocnj #
Look up in the sky it's a bird it's a plane it's @shally !! #
Mobile recruiting on the rise #mashable http://t.co/dZHuDjc3 #
Insight: U.S. readies defenses against Europe spillover http://t.co/Uf5wDyaf #
RT @davemendoza Being an Engineer in the Age of H.. http://t.co/vJbmpZ2d #big #bang #theory #engineers #facebook #interns #
Excellence in Sourcing Innovation Awarded to Informatica at The Recruiting Conference http://t.co/mHWYLKHa #
Excellence in Sourcing Innovation Awarded @davemendoza Informatica at The Recruiting Conference http://t.co/wHsqzzAK via @recruiterdotcom #
@donramer I bet you have a HUGE announceement to make this week? ch-ch-changes! #
@donramer I bet you have a HUGE announceement to make this week? ch-ch-changes! #arbita #ere #ONREC #
@donramer when are you announcing the big changes at Arbita? Your army of one? #arbita #
The Five Biggest Public Speaking Mistakes to Avoid http://t.co/3KuwTzsp #
1 in 6 Job Seekers Found Their Latest Job On A Social Network http://t.co/7YJtj3FM #
Android conquers marketshare, Apple conquers profits: Who’s winning? http://t.co/vznEmjOf #
teaching kids coding as an optional class would be the way to go http://t.co/NSne0DR7 #
Microsoft is dropping its ‘Dryad’ big-data processing work and focusing, instead, on developing a Windows Azure and Wi…http://t.co/3KfhJeRa #
How IBM Took Over As The Greenest Company In America http://t.co/SFnYRtHo via @tbi_warroom #
How IBM Took Over As The Greenest Company In America http://t.co/xCEgQuOc #

Being an Engineer in the Age of High Tech Innovation – Be Social & Target Your Niche

Posted on November 14, 2011
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Sometimes a back to basics approach on your job search is not the often obvious as it was for gen X. Today’s generation have far more resources online that was once unthinkable. But with unlimited avenues comes a need for precision. Navigate your niche.

Fans of the television show The Big Bang Theory know the general premise of the show. Four characters are brilliant but socially awkward science academics. Three of them are PhDs in different branches of Physics. One character, Howard, has a Masters in Engineering from MIT. Howard sometimes has to endure the barbs of his friends for just being an engineer.

The engineering profession is a career field at the forefront of the high tech industry. Renewed interest in innovation has called for new, superior technologies and cutting-edge design. With new advancements in the field of robotics, the need for qualified, skilled engineers who have completed specialized mechanical engineering courses is high. The crux is that currently, there aren’t enough qualified engineers to keep up with the speed and growth of technology.
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Skilled Trades

The manufacturing sector has seen a general decline in jobs for several years. However, there are certain occupations in skilled manufacturing that are difficult to fill due to a prevailing lack of qualifications. Many of these positions require training in technology and mechanical engineering. Ironically, automation in manufacturing is in great part responsible for job losses in low skilled manufacturing positions. However, it increases opportunities for engineers. Facilities need to maintain automation equipment to keep up productivity. Because of this, the mechanical engineering field will continue to see growth.

Outsource Proof?

In recent years engineering jobs have been outsourced to other countries that have improved engineering training programs in their countries. Individuals are capable of using online technology to deliver business services from almost anywhere. There are engineering fields where this does not have as much impact.

Environmental regulations by government agencies are getting stricter and companies are becoming more aware and proactive about how products affect the environment. Demand will thus be strong for engineers in the environmental field. More attention is being placed on rebuilding infrastructure projects. Civil engineers will increasingly be needed to repair and build these projects. The majority of these occupations will require engineers be present at job sites. This makes these jobs harder to outsource.

The Cluster Effect

A study by the Brookings Institute found that regional economic clusters can drive innovation. These are geographic concentrations of interconnected firms and supporting or coordinating organizations. Think of Silicon Valley with its concentration of technology firms in one area. Austin, Texas serves as another example where technology industries have flourished, drawn partly by the areas’ low cost of living and progressive activities. People looking for graduate training in engineering can focus their search to these areas where high tech industries thrive.
Focusing on these regions helps research companies that are hiring for engineers.
Other job search functions include:

1.Develop your resume with social acumen in display. SEO optimize your online version with key tag words. Hyperlink pertinent employer domains where you may have interned, research white papers submitted, etc. Add social media profile links to traditional header address, contact info area. Adjust your resume to the job and company you are applying for. Focus on your achievements and what you can offer to employers.

2.Experience. Get experience through volunteering or unpaid internships. Get to know the ins and outs of the profession to assist in job interviews by reviewing Linkedin profiles of similar entry level positions in addition to titles and research areas you aspire to. In today’s social media age, you have an abundance of public profiles to compare and orient your goals to.

3.Join Associations. Link with engineering groups to see new trends in the industry and where vacancies may be occurring. I strongly recommend pertinent skill areas viewable within Meetup as onsite organizations to join and mingle onsite with, in addition to the abundance of Linkedinn technically oriented groups and Facebook’s own assortment as well. Personally I find engineering oriented blogs to be very useful in reaching out for advice from practitioners, in addition to making use of the abundance of online forums, and wikis.

4.Develop your network. Maintain contacts with people you know personally and professionally that can help with job leads.This is a given yes, but are you actively connecting to corporate recruiters from your short and broader hit list of companies you hope to be introduced to? Nothing is better time spent than a targeted approach to connecting to prospective hiring managers and their assorted corporate recruiters who report to their business groups. Likewise pay attention to Meetup, Linkedin, and Facebook group moderators and owners for advice and introductions.

5.Attend trade shows, and symposiums. Several offer student discounts. Ask prospective representatives about job openings or internships BEFORE the dates of the events, click away upon reviewing attendees at the Linkedin Events tab and invite them to connect and then follow-up with an intro about yourself with a personalize signature.

*** Always be tenacious

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-11

Posted on November 11, 2011
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@donramer great to see you while picking up my award this last week. You are hilarious. What a great sense of humor you must have #
@mporfilio @CharlesBretz it was wonderful to see you both at ONREC #
Always have your stuff when you need it with @Dropbox. 2GB account is free! http://t.co/Kzmlhsqa #
Who is John Galt? "I swear by my life and my love of it that I will never live for the sake of another man, nor ask an…http://t.co/LIJn1y51 #
Dave Mendoza (@davemendoza) and Brad Cook (@brcook2006) bring sourcing innovation to Informatica. http://t.co/D1GyLDIz #
Have a great day Donnie! @DonRamer that a boy! #
@infacareers & @davemendoza Win 'Excellence in Sourcing Innovation' Award in Chicagohttp://bit.ly/v55BKL via @RecruitingDaily #
IBM global report ranks Ireland top location in world to invest http://t.co/6wVk235c #
Excellence in Sourcing Innovation Awarded to Informatica at The Recruiting Conference http://t.co/mHWYLKHa #
via @recruiterdotcom Excellence in Sourcing Innovation Awarded to @davemendoza & Informatica http://t.co/Q2OUXtMe #recruiter #Award #

Dave Mendoza & Informatica Win “Excellence in Sourcing Innovation” Award in Chicago

Posted on November 9, 2011
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“Dave has opened doors to revolutionary ways of talent mapping through competitive intelligence that are immediately actionable. As Informatica continues to expand globally and is seeking out the best talent in the industry, he has been a great thought partner,” said Brad Cook, Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Informatica.

The Recruiting Conference Inc. announced that Informatica, the world’s number one independent provider of data integration software and Dave Mendoza, global talent acquisition consultant, have won the Excellence in Sourcing Innovation award. The winners were honored November 1st during the Recruiting Conference’s annual recruiting and sourcing event at the InterContinental Chicago-O’Hare.

The awards highlight some of the best recruiting efforts by corporate recruitment departments, recruitment advertising/creative agencies on behalf of clients operating in any industry sector, or private or public companies.

“The Excellence in Sourcing Innovation Award was awarded to Informatica for applying SEO based tactics in their global sourcing and recruiting efforts, and for leveraging multiple social media platforms beyond their intended utilities,” said Anna Brekka, VP of North America for Onrec.

Informatica brought global talent acquisition consultant Dave Mendoza in to spearhead their sourcing and recruiting objectives in 2010. Mendoza’s work with Informatica has revealed unique sourcing and talent mapping challenges being faced by companies globally, particularly in high growth areas like APAC and EMEA.

“Dave has opened doors to revolutionary ways of talent mapping through competitive intelligence that are immediately actionable. As Informatica continues to expand globally and is seeking out the best talent in the industry, he has been a great thought partner,” said Brad Cook, Global Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Informatica.

“Informatica is known for innovation and quality in its products and my goal is to bring that same level of innovation into how we attract and retain top industry talent. We invest in our global talent acquisition team with unparalleled, cutting edge technologies, and subject matter expertise level training in both social media and sourcing that clearly differentiate us from other Silicon Valley companies. Our recruiters and sourcers are our top priority and as a result we source and attract the smartest people in an exceptionally competitive market.”

Mendoza’s strategic roadmap earned Informatica recognition earlier this year as winner of the “Most Strategic Use of Technologies” category at the 2011 ERE Recruiting Excellence Awards. Mendoza has received numerous recognitions this past year for his initiatives in the area of talent mapping with an emphasis on product aligned competitive intelligence and bench marking best practices.

Industry analyst and respected pundit Gerry Crispin stated: “As more sophisticated recruiting models emerge with pipelines that are years in the making, we are bound to see new sourcing strategies that mash-up social media channels with competitive intelligence goals to map talent even as they form their skills, knowledge and experience. Some of the work by Brad Cook and David Mendoza at Informatica has recently been recognized for cutting these new paths in the recruiting forest.”

About Informatica: Organizations around the world gain a competitive advantage in today’s global information economy with timely, relevant and trustworthy data for their top business imperatives. More than 4,500 enterprises worldwide rely on Informatica to access, integrate and trust their information assets held in the traditional enterprise, off premise and in the Cloud.

Contact: Brad Cook, Global VP of Talent Acquisition, (650) 385 5207

About Dave Mendoza: Dave Mendoza is a globally recognized, subject matter expert in the development and implementation of global talent acquisition strategies, advanced sourcing methodologies to generate passive talent pipelines, and recruitment technologies innovator.

Contact: Dave Mendoza, Talent Strategist, (303) 718-2440

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-11-04

Posted on November 4, 2011
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Apple to Release Siri-Powered HDTV Says New York Times http://t.co/OWbqfS7v via @mobileMW #
@enricgili can we reconnect. We met at lunch at the Linkedin Talet conference. Lost your card #
* People Who Use Macs At Work Are Richer And More Productive http://t.co/PYj7snN9 #
10 Things That Good Bosses Do http://t.co/xCEodxsi #
I always wondered why members list "United States" versus a city metro area. Thoughts? #
WOW! Like a Second Skin – The Flexible Samsung Phone from the Future http://t.co/adKuQfdg #
BIg day at ONREC tomorrow, can't wait to see my buddies #
have a great time and hope presentations go smoothly at HR Tech Europe @williamtincup #
Occupy Wall Street Protestors: Top 10 Reasons You Can’t Find a Job http://t.co/sGZus7M9 #
Excellent article by Michele Porfilio, Strategic Sourcing Leader, Crowe Horwath LLP – she is one of the brightest star…http://t.co/alIQGG8e #
At onrec listening to Rayanne's excellent front porch panel http://t.co/stDSeNjE #
Awesome miracle dog. Survives gas chamber gets adopted http://t.co/wjUdqRvU #
Just received sourcing innovation award at onrec tonight #
Award Congrats to brad cook, vice president of talent acquisition,for investing in sourcing innovation #ONREC http://t.co/tONM9lWd #
award congrats to Informatica's recognition 4 sourcing innovation @brcook2006 @davemendoza #TRCrecruit #infacareers http://t.co/s2aqCSMe #
@jentherecruiter too funny. that person was removed from ere online & conference I'll leave history 2 ur imagination
http://t.co/uwyuhf95 in reply to jentherecruiter #
Ice ice gadomski ..word! #
Sincerest thank you to Anna BREKKA & team at #TRCrecruit #ONREC for a magnificent conference & personal touch #
Happy Birthday to brother @shally – this year your flame will burn even brighter #
@TRC_Recruiting Im honored to have my contributions recognized 4 ONREC's Sourcing Innovation Award, 4 oppty w/ @infacareers @brcook2006 #
@imsosarah @marenhogan as ur fan club prez I was deliriously happy to see you both at #TRCrecruit #ONREC – wow #
Sing praises @abrekka – classiest woman in staffing industry. Quintessential professional & #ONREC #TRCrecruit blessed to have her. #
@jentherecruiterit as wonderful to meet you. To Ace! #
ONREC "Sourcing Innovation Award" I want to thank each of my mentors: @brcook2006 @shally @gerrycrispin @carolmahoney Danielle Monaghan #
#justinbieber has pretty weird taste http://t.co/pQ7heoIz #
2011 onrec Awards Presented at The Recruiting Conference http://t.co/5mUz506o #
Shout out to my new friend @Kasey6T – I had a wonderful discussion with you at #ONREC #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-28

Posted on October 28, 2011
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Informatica has made it to the Forbes' "America's Best Companies" list! http://t.co/gMU9MyAP #
WSJ: 103,000 vs. 1.1 Million – A tale of September Jobs Reports, 28 years Apart http://t.co/kEO38X6m #
A glimpse at my bio http://t.co/UlFXRidj #
Testimonials which exceed those within my Linkedin Profile http://t.co/Nfkyz4pt #
Monster prediction from BOA: another USA debt downgrade is coming in just a few weeks, snowball effect http://t.co/463xJA20 #
EU bank failures will crash Wall Street — again – Paul B. Farrell – MarketWatch http://t.co/HaBrMS1U via @MarketWatch #
Incorporating Social Media into your Learning Management System http://t.co/TERbS3aL #
THIS WILL BE WORSE THAN LEHMAN BROS COLLAPSE in 2008 IF …: DOOM: Fears euro summit could miss final deal…'Unknown territory'…
No bet… #
Happy to Connect with Corporate Talent Acquisition peers! #
Great article: Why digital talent doesn't want to work for your company http://t.co/0qyPCY0a #
Wow I just got 700 invites to LinkedIn in 48 hours thank you #
Lol @DonRamer #
Who's going to onrec next week? Look forward to shaking hands #

This VLOG Will Save Your Liver And 20k In Fees [Inbound Recruiter]

Posted on October 24, 2011
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In this VLOG, Brian, your Inbound Recruiter shares a story that likely cost him 20k in recruiting fees…. Happy Birthday my friend! Brian Johnston is one terrific guy!

Incorporating Social Media into your Halogen Management System

Posted on October 24, 2011
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The way we learn is changing around the world. With technology evolving at an exponential rate, institutions as well as corporations offering educational opportunities are looking for better ways to incorporate social media into their curriculum.

Traditionally, learning has been a process by which information was transferred from the trainer to the learner. Learning Management Systems have thus enabled the seamless flow of information from source to end-user.

However, with the advent of social media you can throw a new and worthy element to the mix: having employees, customers and clients interact and engage on a more genuine level while maintaining the integrity and purpose of the learning curriculum. This makes the rate and quality of learning exponential too.

Harnessing Social Media For Higher Learning

While most of the conversation surrounding social media today is about how to incorporate it into marketing strategies, social media has implications far beyond that of branding and creating awareness. It’s about community.

One way to visualize the potential of social media within your company’s learning management system is to look at a platform like Wikipedia. Wikipedia is a public forum that allows the end-user to act as an informational source as well as a user of the database. Using social media, research can be conducted more expediently. It also expresses a major opportunity for open forums and discussions in real-time.

Couple this with an integrated halogen management software suite and you bring all the learning elements together to not only help run operations smoother but track the rate of learning progress to assess what works and what doesn’t.

Implementing a Socially-Friendly Learning Management System

Learning management systems are the key to linking administrative features, general documents, tracking tools and other educational elements into one platform. By adding a social media channel (or several) to this platform, you actually open the door of conversation about the learning, presenting an opportunity for discussion, feedback, and new ideas from your most valuable contributors, those using the system!

If social media seems like a viable addition to your learning management system here a few considerations to help you in the process..

1. Find and partner with organizations that have implemented a shared program that benefits both the sourcing groups and the end-users. Organizations like Mzinga have already found a marriage between social media and learning management software.

2. Browse through reputable technology blogs, websites, forums and reference articles to see what others are saying about any new technology that is in the peripheral view of the organization.

3. Make sure that the chosen learning technology vendor is able to deliver exactly what they promise in terms of social networking functionality for the end-user; else the end-user will turn off.

4. It training is the primary motive for the social media integration, make sure the end-user is fully aware of that and does not try to utilize the technology for anything else.

5. The organization implementing the software must be sure that there is adequate training for the administrators of the learning programs. The priorities they set at the onset will be the true protocol the end-users will ultimately follow.

6. Make sure the learning platform itself is fun, friendly, and attractive to the administrator’s and the end-user’s imagination.

Social media can help support many elements of an organization’s mission. Weaving it into a business’ LMS is a great way to get started.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2011-10-21

Posted on October 21, 2011
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Gearing up for LinkedIn Talent Connect in Vegas! #Intalent – Looking forward to intros & handshakes! #
I hope to know in a few days whether I'll be attending @Onrec #
Job opportunity: Recruiting Manager for Nestle USA – Glen at Korn/Ferry Futurestep – Greater Los Angeles Area #jobs http://t.co/mHs71rWt #
Who's attending Linkedin Talent Connect in Vegas this Monday? #
Class Warfare is a vile thing, to suggest envy is not a vice but worthy of demanding from others as directed by slogans. A 20th Century vir… #
Wish us luck, Informatica is a finalist in 3 categories at LinkedIn talent connect #
Also crossing fingers to learn if I'm a finalist from onrec awards …been a good year #
Morning @animal ! #
Happy birthday to one of the brightest people I know, Sean REHDEr!!! #
I'm at Linkedin Talent Connect at the MGM Las Vegas #
Incredibly impressed with Linkedin Talent Connect Conference. 1800 attendees from top companies. Who's who #intalent #
At ROI session amex conversion from social went from 3percent to 13 in 1 year #
Suffering glutton … Amazing pool reception #
#intalent – wish linkedin announced ability to export ones network intact with location, number, tags & profile URL!!! #
#intalent still no ability to export linkedin recruiter profile folders as CSV ..why? #
#intalent I'd love unlimited inmails for enterprise wide talent acquisition .. Pretty please? #
Reid signals government jobs must take priority over private-sector jobs omg #
Lmaof @donramer #
RT @AugmentedResume: VMWare sent flip cams to hiring managers so they can make video job descriptions. Very cool! #
40,000 views and 3 hires so far from@VMwareCareers video job descriptions done on flip cams &they are just getting started. #intalent #
Linkedin talent connect, Overall best conference attended but awards only 5 minutes, finalists not mentioned nor on stage should be 1st #
http://t.co/6XQgbdh6 #
More fear Mongering less change http://t.co/yHDWriy0 #
Joe Biden threatens journalist thumps finger when caught lying then stands by rape comments omg http://t.co/COY7THVC #
Euro crisis struggles onward to weekend summit and less likely to gain consensus for solution to stabilize region http://t.co/fEPnp3b6 #
@robhumphrey1 it was great to see u too let's touch based next week in reply to robhumphrey1 #
Mussolini style end – Footage shows Gaddafi's bloodied body http://t.co/z3xM3A8K via @youtube #
JOBLESS CLAIMS TOP 400,000 -'Under-employed' rate soars…'Misery Index' Rises Highest Since 1983 US Standard of Living Drops Sharply #
I'm going to #ONREC are you? #
If InMail via Linkedin Recruiter is legit intro, w/bkgrd – Y mark 'inappropriate'? UR polite enuff to ask in advance to connect! #
I'm seeking University Manager role to fill in Bay Area for Informatica. Must be local. Happy to take inquiries and help referring quality … #

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