Dear Friends,
I know I have been offline for a while and since the birth of our second daughter I really have been short with both time for blogging. But today, I am back because I have to ask a favor of you. I just found out that one of our dearest friend's father passed away yesterday due to Leukemia. Its a very sad day for her and the family.
He was an engineer and was working to his dying days to take care of his wife and daughter. With the economy being what it is he had too. Both his wife and daughter lost their jobs. He had luekemia but still was working and supporting the family. He was in and out of the hospital for 3 months and now the family is in a bad financial distress.
Hospital bills are on them and they are behind rent. Our mutual friend Bijan is being an angel and buying grocery for them. They have absolutely no money now.
So Bijan, my wife and I are emailing our friends and family to help out and contribute what we can to help them survive, day to day. The father's dying wish was to be buried in Iran. So we are trying to get them the funds necessary to honor his legacy.
Bijan gave me their account number so anyone that can help just to deposit money. I am not sure how comfortable I am to post that number in a blog, but I will let you know that if you are interested and can help these poor people you can send me the funds via Paypal at mr.behzadi <@> Gmail.com.
Please spread the word and see if anyone wants to pay any Sadagheh (farsi for)/donation to pay this poor family.
If you don't think I am being legit or have any doubts about this please do not send any money. I am not looking to scam anyone, I just want to honor our friend's father and help someone in need.
Blessings to all of you. Thank you for your time.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Monday, December 7, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
The Recession Has Ended...Now if it Would Just Feel More Like it
The Dallas Business Journal cited an article from MSNBC and Moody's Economy.com that basically says the recession is over in one out of every five major US cities. This includes my new home town of Dallas. An exciting piece of information for sure, not only for me but for may people across the country.
"Out of 384 metro areas in the nation, 79 are in recovery, according to the August data on jobs, manufacturing and housing, the report said. Another 270 areas have a "moderating recession," meaning their economies were not contracting as severely as earlier. That leaves 35 metro areas in a full-blown recession."
But no city is yet categorized as being expansion mode. Jobs are considered to be a lagging indicator and some have said we are going to see a jobless recover. There are still companies that are doing layoff, but as someone with "boots on the ground" experience in employment, I've noticed an uptick in jobs and requests for recruitment. Many of my associates at CyberCoders are seeing the same.
Finding top talent is still a priority for many companies and even with many candidates in the marketplace, companies are still finding it difficult to locate the right kind of people.
This paradox is a bit hard to explain since there is more supply than demand, but my experience is telling me that companies that are hiring are still trying to find the needle in the stack of needles as the haystack has blown over. Most are not settling on just someone who is good fit, but striving to find darn near exact fits in both salary, skill and personality.
What does that mean for you? Well, first with a rebound in the economy, more jobs will come. It may take time and hopefully you will weather the storm. Second, that building your network and using recruiters is still going to help you parlay yourself and your talent into career opportunities. Third, we aren't out of the woods, but we are getting there.
Keep your head up.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Source: http://bit.ly/3KBNZy
"Out of 384 metro areas in the nation, 79 are in recovery, according to the August data on jobs, manufacturing and housing, the report said. Another 270 areas have a "moderating recession," meaning their economies were not contracting as severely as earlier. That leaves 35 metro areas in a full-blown recession."
But no city is yet categorized as being expansion mode. Jobs are considered to be a lagging indicator and some have said we are going to see a jobless recover. There are still companies that are doing layoff, but as someone with "boots on the ground" experience in employment, I've noticed an uptick in jobs and requests for recruitment. Many of my associates at CyberCoders are seeing the same.
Finding top talent is still a priority for many companies and even with many candidates in the marketplace, companies are still finding it difficult to locate the right kind of people.
This paradox is a bit hard to explain since there is more supply than demand, but my experience is telling me that companies that are hiring are still trying to find the needle in the stack of needles as the haystack has blown over. Most are not settling on just someone who is good fit, but striving to find darn near exact fits in both salary, skill and personality.
What does that mean for you? Well, first with a rebound in the economy, more jobs will come. It may take time and hopefully you will weather the storm. Second, that building your network and using recruiters is still going to help you parlay yourself and your talent into career opportunities. Third, we aren't out of the woods, but we are getting there.
Keep your head up.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Source: http://bit.ly/3KBNZy
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Do I Need to Give a (Two Week) Notice?
Some candidates have asked me to touch on the topic of surviving the final two weeks at a job after giving your notice of resignation. [Some jobs may require more than two weeks]
This is not an issue for most seasoned working folks.
Changing jobs can be welcomed relief for some. Others feel like they are leaving a loved one. But occasionally, the last two weeks can be torture.
A simple plan can help you avoid headaches and bad karma as you transition from one employer to the next.
Do I Need to Give Notice:
Let me first reiterate that giving appropriate notice is always the right thing to do. Demonstrated professionalism will carry you a long way throughout your career. I've had candidates give two week notice who had their employer tell them that they can leave the same day. But its always better to let the employer be the one to make that call.
Passing the ball:
Others need to transition responsibilities to coworkers before they go. I had a candidate tell me that he coasted through his last two weeks and just dropped off his workload onto another team member on the last day -- Not cool. You don't want that on you so do don't do it to other.
The last thing you want your coworkers or employer to remember about you is a bad work ethic. Keep these connections strong as you may need a reference in the future. You may even run into the same people you've worked with at future employers.
I was working to fill an architect role who had a perfect background. The candidate was an exact fit for the client but the hiring manager and candidate had mutual friends in the industry. A couple of off the record phone calls from hiring manager to friends revealed that the candidate had left his old team hanging. Thus, no job.
A Clear Line of Sight:
Leave a map for your coworkers to follow. Writing things down giving people a clear line of sight will save them time any the trouble of being a point of reference when you aren't there any more.
When the two weeks are over be sure that you are remembered for all the good things you've done during your time at that employer. Shake hands, thank those who have been supportive and move on.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
This is not an issue for most seasoned working folks.
Changing jobs can be welcomed relief for some. Others feel like they are leaving a loved one. But occasionally, the last two weeks can be torture.
A simple plan can help you avoid headaches and bad karma as you transition from one employer to the next.
Do I Need to Give Notice:
Let me first reiterate that giving appropriate notice is always the right thing to do. Demonstrated professionalism will carry you a long way throughout your career. I've had candidates give two week notice who had their employer tell them that they can leave the same day. But its always better to let the employer be the one to make that call.
Passing the ball:
Others need to transition responsibilities to coworkers before they go. I had a candidate tell me that he coasted through his last two weeks and just dropped off his workload onto another team member on the last day -- Not cool. You don't want that on you so do don't do it to other.
The last thing you want your coworkers or employer to remember about you is a bad work ethic. Keep these connections strong as you may need a reference in the future. You may even run into the same people you've worked with at future employers.
I was working to fill an architect role who had a perfect background. The candidate was an exact fit for the client but the hiring manager and candidate had mutual friends in the industry. A couple of off the record phone calls from hiring manager to friends revealed that the candidate had left his old team hanging. Thus, no job.
A Clear Line of Sight:
Leave a map for your coworkers to follow. Writing things down giving people a clear line of sight will save them time any the trouble of being a point of reference when you aren't there any more.
When the two weeks are over be sure that you are remembered for all the good things you've done during your time at that employer. Shake hands, thank those who have been supportive and move on.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Monday, October 5, 2009
Searching for a Job or Career Bliss? I've got your roadmap.
You know CyberCoders has a strong team of senior recruiters, tons of great talent and an excellent network of affiliates and clients that all work collaboratively in providing people with the best career search resources out there today.
Recently Career Bliss launched in Beta. Its another one of the great network partners dedicated to making your job and career search even better. I love it and recommend it to my network of connection! Its innovative and just really cool. Read more about it at http://ping.fm/0tytL
Its still in Beta so I know they would love your feedback.
CareerBliss beta launched!
Using the Internet you can research just about anything now, from buying a new car to picking out the best seat on a plane, to finding the best Salsa club in Topeka, Kansas. But how do you find the best company when looking for a new job?
CareerBliss launched in May of 2009 with the goal of filling this gap. We provide job seekers a comprehensive career research tool by giving access to thousands of company reviews and interview tips and millions of salaries and active job postings for companies nationwide. All of our information comes from anonymous reviews by real employees at real companies.
Company Salaries & Benefits (search)
CareerBliss has salary data for millions of companies and job titles nationwide. Curious what a Program Manager at Microsoft in Seattle earns? We have that. How about what Accountants in Debuke, IL earn? We got that too... and everything in between!What makes CareerBliss unique: Sure there are plenty of sites of that aggregate and report salary data, but their information is generally out-dated and generalized. CareerBliss gives you up to the second salary information for any job across the country, and granulized to exactly what you're looking for - down to a specific company, for a specific job title, in a specific city. We also only look at recent salary information, so your salary searches remain relevant to what is happening in real life.Share your anonymous salary review today! If you're the only person at your company with your position, or work for a very small company, we will automatically anonymize your salary review!
Company Reviews (search)
See the thoughts of real employees that work at the company you are researching. Company reviews can be filtered down to cities and job titles, so you can see specifically see what someone in your field and geography thought of the job.What makes CareerBliss unique: Speed and volume! CareerBliss collects more reviews per day than any other source available. This in turn provides you with a more complete picture of how the inner workings on a company runs, from real employees.Share your anonymous company review today! The whole process is very quick and we are sure to maintain your anonymity.
Jobs (search)
Our proprietary job aggregation technology finds millions jobs for companies from all reaches of the Internet and ties them neatly into the company profiles to assist in your career research.What makes CareerBliss unique: Freshness! We check every job each day to make sure the job is still active, wherever we find it.Search for your job today!
Questions?
Email us at info@CareerBliss.com
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Recently Career Bliss launched in Beta. Its another one of the great network partners dedicated to making your job and career search even better. I love it and recommend it to my network of connection! Its innovative and just really cool. Read more about it at http://ping.fm/0tytL
Its still in Beta so I know they would love your feedback.
CareerBliss beta launched!
Using the Internet you can research just about anything now, from buying a new car to picking out the best seat on a plane, to finding the best Salsa club in Topeka, Kansas. But how do you find the best company when looking for a new job?
CareerBliss launched in May of 2009 with the goal of filling this gap. We provide job seekers a comprehensive career research tool by giving access to thousands of company reviews and interview tips and millions of salaries and active job postings for companies nationwide. All of our information comes from anonymous reviews by real employees at real companies.
Company Salaries & Benefits (search)
CareerBliss has salary data for millions of companies and job titles nationwide. Curious what a Program Manager at Microsoft in Seattle earns? We have that. How about what Accountants in Debuke, IL earn? We got that too... and everything in between!What makes CareerBliss unique: Sure there are plenty of sites of that aggregate and report salary data, but their information is generally out-dated and generalized. CareerBliss gives you up to the second salary information for any job across the country, and granulized to exactly what you're looking for - down to a specific company, for a specific job title, in a specific city. We also only look at recent salary information, so your salary searches remain relevant to what is happening in real life.Share your anonymous salary review today! If you're the only person at your company with your position, or work for a very small company, we will automatically anonymize your salary review!
Company Reviews (search)
See the thoughts of real employees that work at the company you are researching. Company reviews can be filtered down to cities and job titles, so you can see specifically see what someone in your field and geography thought of the job.What makes CareerBliss unique: Speed and volume! CareerBliss collects more reviews per day than any other source available. This in turn provides you with a more complete picture of how the inner workings on a company runs, from real employees.Share your anonymous company review today! The whole process is very quick and we are sure to maintain your anonymity.
Jobs (search)
Our proprietary job aggregation technology finds millions jobs for companies from all reaches of the Internet and ties them neatly into the company profiles to assist in your career research.What makes CareerBliss unique: Freshness! We check every job each day to make sure the job is still active, wherever we find it.Search for your job today!
Questions?
Email us at info@CareerBliss.com
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Friday, October 2, 2009
Texas Q3 VC Totals Around $363.97M
I am pretty much a Start Up Junkie. At a minimum I love to know the new cool things going on in my community are. I was in Los Angeles for 15 years and now that I am in Dallas, I have tried to really get my head wrapped around the community we have here locally and throughout the state of Texas.
I will keep you posted on the news I get and let you know about cool startups as I run into them, in Texas, California and Nationwide!
Texas TechPulse has a new report our that Q3 VC Totals hit over $350M, which is exciting for me and I hope is beneficial to all. The more exciting start ups, the more successful, the more jobs.
The amount of venture capital invested in Texas in Q3 totaled around $363.97M, according to an analysis by Texastechpulse of venture deals in our venture database. According to our analysis, investments were up from the $282M invested in Q2 of this year.
The biggest investment of the quarter was for Goodman Networks, based in Plano, a provider of engineering services to the telecom industry, which raised $62M in July. Other large deals included Plano's Prodea, with $29.56M raised; and Richardson-based Convey Computer, with $24.15M.
Texastechpulse tracks day-to-day venture capital activity in the state of Texas, and uses venture data disclosed by companies announcing funding; self-reported by both technology companies and venture firms; as well as regulatory filings and other sources. PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association, and VentureOne will release their quarterly nationwide results of venture activity later this month. Numbers from those firms will differ due to sources of information, timing of funding events, and classification of data.
Source: http://ping.fm/acjiL
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
I will keep you posted on the news I get and let you know about cool startups as I run into them, in Texas, California and Nationwide!
Texas TechPulse has a new report our that Q3 VC Totals hit over $350M, which is exciting for me and I hope is beneficial to all. The more exciting start ups, the more successful, the more jobs.
The amount of venture capital invested in Texas in Q3 totaled around $363.97M, according to an analysis by Texastechpulse of venture deals in our venture database. According to our analysis, investments were up from the $282M invested in Q2 of this year.
The biggest investment of the quarter was for Goodman Networks, based in Plano, a provider of engineering services to the telecom industry, which raised $62M in July. Other large deals included Plano's Prodea, with $29.56M raised; and Richardson-based Convey Computer, with $24.15M.
Texastechpulse tracks day-to-day venture capital activity in the state of Texas, and uses venture data disclosed by companies announcing funding; self-reported by both technology companies and venture firms; as well as regulatory filings and other sources. PricewaterhouseCoopers/National Venture Capital Association, and VentureOne will release their quarterly nationwide results of venture activity later this month. Numbers from those firms will differ due to sources of information, timing of funding events, and classification of data.
Source: http://ping.fm/acjiL
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
CyberCoders Recruiter Showcase: Curt Weigel
Want to thank everyone again for the positive feedback on the Candidate Showcase section of my Blog. We are working diligently to get the word out on some great people.
Staying with same line of thought, I wanted to introduce you to some of the excellent recruiters we have at our Agency. We will tell you a little about each of us and share some top job openings with you. Today, we highlight on of our top recruiters, Curt Weigel.
VB: Tell us about yourself
CW: Came to recruiting via a friend who started his own company. Enjoy seeing companies grow and candidates finding jobs they actually like to do.
VB:How long have you been recruiting? How long have you been working at CyberCoders?
CW: Recruiting: 10 years. 99-02 with small startup focused on building the dot com software startups. 02+ at cc focused on rounding out my expertise in other disciplines – hardware, biotech, pharma, manufac, professional services: mortgages, sales
VB: What are your areas of expertise?
CW: Specialty: multiple. Stronger with software and IT.
VB: What are some open positions that you are recruiting for at this time?
CW: Hotter Jobs:
Associate Art Director – Ad Agency - NY: http://ping.fm/6P42o
Network Admin - CA
http://ping.fm/zxMe8
VB: What is the best way to contact you?
CW: Contact me at: curt@cybercoders.com
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Staying with same line of thought, I wanted to introduce you to some of the excellent recruiters we have at our Agency. We will tell you a little about each of us and share some top job openings with you. Today, we highlight on of our top recruiters, Curt Weigel.
VB: Tell us about yourself
CW: Came to recruiting via a friend who started his own company. Enjoy seeing companies grow and candidates finding jobs they actually like to do.
VB:How long have you been recruiting? How long have you been working at CyberCoders?
CW: Recruiting: 10 years. 99-02 with small startup focused on building the dot com software startups. 02+ at cc focused on rounding out my expertise in other disciplines – hardware, biotech, pharma, manufac, professional services: mortgages, sales
VB: What are your areas of expertise?
CW: Specialty: multiple. Stronger with software and IT.
VB: What are some open positions that you are recruiting for at this time?
CW: Hotter Jobs:
Associate Art Director – Ad Agency - NY: http://ping.fm/6P42o
Network Admin - CA
http://ping.fm/zxMe8
VB: What is the best way to contact you?
CW: Contact me at: curt@cybercoders.com
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Candidate Showcase - Paying it Forward - Cameron VanNoy, CPA in Austin, TX
VB: Tell us about yourself.
CV: My background includes a wide range of accounting skills learned through my career and while earning my BA in Business Economics, Accounting Emphasis at UCSB. After graduating, I went to work for a public accounting firm in Los Angeles as an auditor. Auditing gave me the opportunity to learn the nuances of accounting in different industries and the reporting requirements of both public and private companies. In my next position as a Senior Accountant/Tax Preparer I gained experience in corporate, individual, and partnership taxation. After being in public accounting for my whole career up to that point, I decided to make the transition to corporate accounting. I was hired by Airborne Inc. as the Accounting Manager where my duties included: monthly close and reporting, inventory control, budgeting, and managing a staff of 3.
VB: What types of roles are you interested in finding?
CV: I am looking for a role in corporate accounting that will utilize my abilities as an accounting professional and manager and allow for upward mobility in the future. Ideally I would be able to manage an accounting staff, gain further experience in the budgeting/planning process, and work on the internal and external reporting requirements for the organization.
VB: What are your strong points?
CV: One of my strengths is my knowledge of accounting fundamentals rules and how they pertains to various accounting transactions and the residual impact on the financial statements as a whole. Also, being able to work and coordinate with the various parts of the organization to ensure that information is reported in an efficient and timely manner.
VB: Where are you located?
CV: I recently relocated to Austin, Texas.
VB: Why would you be a good addition to a team?
CV: I have a positive and professional attitude and a strong background in accounting and accounting systems which allows me pick things up quickly in a new position. I enjoy working with people whether it is leading a new project, training someone on a new task, or presenting to a group.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
CV: My background includes a wide range of accounting skills learned through my career and while earning my BA in Business Economics, Accounting Emphasis at UCSB. After graduating, I went to work for a public accounting firm in Los Angeles as an auditor. Auditing gave me the opportunity to learn the nuances of accounting in different industries and the reporting requirements of both public and private companies. In my next position as a Senior Accountant/Tax Preparer I gained experience in corporate, individual, and partnership taxation. After being in public accounting for my whole career up to that point, I decided to make the transition to corporate accounting. I was hired by Airborne Inc. as the Accounting Manager where my duties included: monthly close and reporting, inventory control, budgeting, and managing a staff of 3.
VB: What types of roles are you interested in finding?
CV: I am looking for a role in corporate accounting that will utilize my abilities as an accounting professional and manager and allow for upward mobility in the future. Ideally I would be able to manage an accounting staff, gain further experience in the budgeting/planning process, and work on the internal and external reporting requirements for the organization.
VB: What are your strong points?
CV: One of my strengths is my knowledge of accounting fundamentals rules and how they pertains to various accounting transactions and the residual impact on the financial statements as a whole. Also, being able to work and coordinate with the various parts of the organization to ensure that information is reported in an efficient and timely manner.
VB: Where are you located?
CV: I recently relocated to Austin, Texas.
VB: Why would you be a good addition to a team?
CV: I have a positive and professional attitude and a strong background in accounting and accounting systems which allows me pick things up quickly in a new position. I enjoy working with people whether it is leading a new project, training someone on a new task, or presenting to a group.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
I have a job interview - Now what do I do?
One of my favorite sites is Lifehacker.com. Azadeh Ensha recently they published an article on Lifehacker about how to tackle a job interview. I read and I liked. It kind of reminded me of a scene from the movie Reservoir Dogs. Tim Roth's character is trying to infiltrate the undercover organization and to do so he basically as to do an elevator pitch. I do not however suggest that you fake something in order to get a job. But if you are a good fit then you should already have plenty of ammo on why you would be a good fit in the organization you are interviewing with. Don't be too salesy though - Tell me, don't sell me.
So you've finally landed that job interview. Now it's time to seal the deal with a killer interview. How? For one, try mastering your "Why hire me" story.
We've previously highlighted the importance of crafting a successful elevator pitch, but if you're looking to sell yourself in a sit-down interview—which will presumably run longer than the standard 30-60 second elevator pitch—the Wall Street Journal says it's important to perfect your "Why hire me" story.
The key is to create a story that comes across as natural, not canned, and that you can tailor to any job interview in question. A good "Why hire me" story should avoid making too many assumptions about the job itself. This necessitates asking pointed questions both before, during, and after the interview process. The article also notes that a compelling "about me" interview will make sure to leave out irrelevant details, no matter how impressive they may appear to the employer.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
So you've finally landed that job interview. Now it's time to seal the deal with a killer interview. How? For one, try mastering your "Why hire me" story.
We've previously highlighted the importance of crafting a successful elevator pitch, but if you're looking to sell yourself in a sit-down interview—which will presumably run longer than the standard 30-60 second elevator pitch—the Wall Street Journal says it's important to perfect your "Why hire me" story.
The key is to create a story that comes across as natural, not canned, and that you can tailor to any job interview in question. A good "Why hire me" story should avoid making too many assumptions about the job itself. This necessitates asking pointed questions both before, during, and after the interview process. The article also notes that a compelling "about me" interview will make sure to leave out irrelevant details, no matter how impressive they may appear to the employer.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
COER - Paying it Forward: Candidate Showcase - Dwight Germer, AIA
I've hear so many bad things about recruiters in the past. People get frustrated with a lack of responsiveness, limited communication, and sometimes I hear frustrated candidates telling me that they feel like the recruiters they work with just go MIA.
I want to try to change the perception and I know its an uphill battle, but I will do what I think is the right thing. I've decided to start blogging on selected candidates who are talented but for some reason or another just much luck these days with finding a good match for their skills.
To emphasis I recruit for technology, software, executive, Architecture, sales, business development, operations, finance, accounting, start ups, and more nationwide. So I will be highlighting different candidates nationwide with all flavors of background.
My hope here is that you are reading this and if you feel like the candidate maybe a good fit for you , your team or someone in your network you can let me know and we can pay it forward.
We have to support each other. To quote Michael Arrington of TechCrunch, "Never underestimate the power of an introduction."
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Candidate Showcase:
VB: Tell us about yourself:
DG: I have a background of varied experience while being in architecture for over thirty-three years. When I started I was still in school learning architectural design and drawing after taking two years of mechanical engineering. The first place I worked while still going to school was a residential builder in Connecticut performing drafting and design for custom homes. Once out of school I was hired by an interior architectural firm in which we designed science laboratories, auditoriums, classrooms, and food service facilities with a heavy emphasis on educational projects (K through 12 and higher education). I have a broad range of experience throughout from architectural design, food service consultant, specification writer, and over the last eighteen years, construction administrator. The past five years I have been involved in running the construction services of large healthcare projects in Fort Worth, Texas including a full service medical / surgical hospital (107 beds and 12 operating rooms) and just recently assisting on the completion of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium.
VB: What is types of roles are you interested in finding?
DG: I would like to continue in the role of working for an architectural firm as their construction administrator. Included in this role would be the ability for me to continue with quality control of the contract documents before they are released for bidding and construction and carry it through the construction process.
VB: What are skills do you consider your strong points?
DG: My strongest point is the vast wealth of experience I have developed while performing construction services through the past eighteen years. I have been able to work closely with the owner and contractor to resolve any issues that come up during a project and have been able to avoid costly overruns by this.
VB: Where are you located?
DG: I am now located in the Dallas / Forth Worth metroplex region in Grand Prairie, Texas. I am willing to relocate temporarily depending on the project.
VB: Why would you be a good addition to a team?
DG: I can fill many gaps in a firm as needed when it comes to specification writing, quality control, and / or construction services. I have the experience of managing five CA staff in our Fort Worth office and can bring that to any firm that is looking into expanding into other markets. And I have the patience and time well spent as I mentored young staff while they were growing and learning about the processes of architecture and it ultimately making it to the field where the project is then built.
Dwight Germer, AIA
I want to try to change the perception and I know its an uphill battle, but I will do what I think is the right thing. I've decided to start blogging on selected candidates who are talented but for some reason or another just much luck these days with finding a good match for their skills.
To emphasis I recruit for technology, software, executive, Architecture, sales, business development, operations, finance, accounting, start ups, and more nationwide. So I will be highlighting different candidates nationwide with all flavors of background.
My hope here is that you are reading this and if you feel like the candidate maybe a good fit for you , your team or someone in your network you can let me know and we can pay it forward.
We have to support each other. To quote Michael Arrington of TechCrunch, "Never underestimate the power of an introduction."
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Candidate Showcase:
VB: Tell us about yourself:
DG: I have a background of varied experience while being in architecture for over thirty-three years. When I started I was still in school learning architectural design and drawing after taking two years of mechanical engineering. The first place I worked while still going to school was a residential builder in Connecticut performing drafting and design for custom homes. Once out of school I was hired by an interior architectural firm in which we designed science laboratories, auditoriums, classrooms, and food service facilities with a heavy emphasis on educational projects (K through 12 and higher education). I have a broad range of experience throughout from architectural design, food service consultant, specification writer, and over the last eighteen years, construction administrator. The past five years I have been involved in running the construction services of large healthcare projects in Fort Worth, Texas including a full service medical / surgical hospital (107 beds and 12 operating rooms) and just recently assisting on the completion of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium.
VB: What is types of roles are you interested in finding?
DG: I would like to continue in the role of working for an architectural firm as their construction administrator. Included in this role would be the ability for me to continue with quality control of the contract documents before they are released for bidding and construction and carry it through the construction process.
VB: What are skills do you consider your strong points?
DG: My strongest point is the vast wealth of experience I have developed while performing construction services through the past eighteen years. I have been able to work closely with the owner and contractor to resolve any issues that come up during a project and have been able to avoid costly overruns by this.
VB: Where are you located?
DG: I am now located in the Dallas / Forth Worth metroplex region in Grand Prairie, Texas. I am willing to relocate temporarily depending on the project.
VB: Why would you be a good addition to a team?
DG: I can fill many gaps in a firm as needed when it comes to specification writing, quality control, and / or construction services. I have the experience of managing five CA staff in our Fort Worth office and can bring that to any firm that is looking into expanding into other markets. And I have the patience and time well spent as I mentored young staff while they were growing and learning about the processes of architecture and it ultimately making it to the field where the project is then built.
Dwight Germer, AIA
Friday, September 18, 2009
How To Get Noticed When Applying for Your Next Job
People always ask me how to get noticed when applying for a position. A fairly simple approach is usually the best. I will highlight my thoughts.
1. READ THE JOB AD AND DESCRIPTION: I will be the first to admit that I do not always notify candidates that are exact matches about openings that I have. But to be square with you, some of the time that is automated. I can't possibly go through every single resume I've ever received over the years to check for all the details on first pass, so I will trust the technology I have and trust you to let me know if you feel like you are a good match based on the descriptions I've posted or emailed.
That being said, PLEASE, read the description before apply. If you are close, then continue, but make sure you have the necessary skills asked for. Otherwise you may be wasting your time and the last thing I want to do is waste your time. If it’s not a fit, a really simple thing to do would be just hit delete.
2. Resumes, Resumes, Resumes: So you hear recruiters say target your resume. This is a good idea. You can have 2-3 different resumes (hands-on, management, etc) on file and just tweak them for the jobs you apply to. If you don't you maybe a great person for the position and we could miss you. It takes a few minutes of extra work on your side, but can add to your search efforts.
3. How to tweak: Read the job description. Find what matches your past during your career experience and highlight those skills in your resume. (via bullet points, job responsibilities section, skills section, etc). Trust me, this helps.
I know these can be annoying and feel like it’s not worth it. Good luck in your search.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
1. READ THE JOB AD AND DESCRIPTION: I will be the first to admit that I do not always notify candidates that are exact matches about openings that I have. But to be square with you, some of the time that is automated. I can't possibly go through every single resume I've ever received over the years to check for all the details on first pass, so I will trust the technology I have and trust you to let me know if you feel like you are a good match based on the descriptions I've posted or emailed.
That being said, PLEASE, read the description before apply. If you are close, then continue, but make sure you have the necessary skills asked for. Otherwise you may be wasting your time and the last thing I want to do is waste your time. If it’s not a fit, a really simple thing to do would be just hit delete.
2. Resumes, Resumes, Resumes: So you hear recruiters say target your resume. This is a good idea. You can have 2-3 different resumes (hands-on, management, etc) on file and just tweak them for the jobs you apply to. If you don't you maybe a great person for the position and we could miss you. It takes a few minutes of extra work on your side, but can add to your search efforts.
3. How to tweak: Read the job description. Find what matches your past during your career experience and highlight those skills in your resume. (via bullet points, job responsibilities section, skills section, etc). Trust me, this helps.
I know these can be annoying and feel like it’s not worth it. Good luck in your search.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Why Hiring companies use a recruiter
Yesterday, I brought you some information on why its a good idea for you to use a recruiter as a candidate. Today, I wanted to bring you more on the same frame of thought. This time, from a hiring manager point of view.
When's the last time you responded to, or actively courted, the attention of a recruiter? When happily employed people get a call, they usually terminate it fairly quickly - because they're happily employed. Those who are unhappily employed respond if contacted but don't generally initiate it.
On the other hand, for unemployed people, a recruiting firm is usually the very first step in the process of locating a new job.
So why do so many wait until they're in a bind to turn to a person who can - free of charge - significantly broaden their options? It's because, aside from horror stories and the varying skill levels of recruiters, people just don't realize how many openings are handled by search firms.
A study by Coopers & Lybrand found that recruiters fill 64% of all vacant positions. That means only 36% are filled through advertisings and other sources. Here are a few reasons why companies use a search firm, and why you shouldn't wait until you're unemployed - and at a disadvantage - to be in contact with a recruiter.
1. Companies do not use recruiters as a "last resort": - Companies that have benefited from developing a relationship with a recruiter often pick up the phone to call their recruiter first and never post an opening anywhere else at all.
2. The company is targeting a specific person: It's highly unethical for a company to contact an employee who's working for a competitor. But they can call a recruiter to contact that person and find out if that person is open to making a change. This is only one reason why when you're contacted by a recruiter, you should listen.
3.The good ones are already taken: Companies know that using a recruiter expands their scope of potential candidates. They want to hire achievers, people who are happy with their current company and position and appreciated by their existing organization. These people aren't actively on the market. They aren't reading the want ads, and they aren't sitting home unemployed. There's a benefit to hiring people who are employed and open to change but not in dire straights: their priorities are more in line than those of the person who has been unemployed for a while and getting panicky as more and more money flows out of their bank account. Employed people are more objective and better able to make a decision about changing to a new company. The unemployed person eventually begins to make concessions about what's of value in their next job, because their priority becomes getting a job. Once they're employed again, reflection causes the person's original values to re-assert themselves. Suddenly their wonderful new job isn't so wonderful anymore.
4. Value-added services: Most companies appreciate the value-added services recruiters can provide. These not only include the ability to penetrate competitor companies, but a distinct access to people the companies wouldn't otherwise know about. A recruiter also sorts through resumes, and screens and interviews potential candidates, which is vastly time consuming for any hiring authority.
5. Confidential replacements: Did you accept a counter-offer with your current company? Your position could be listed with a search firm right now. Are maxing out your sick time? Your days there might be numbered. Had distinctly unfavorable job performance reviews? Better polish up your resume. Your job is open, and no one knows it but your boss ... and his recruiter.
If you aren't in control of your career, then your company is. Corporate restructuring, layoffs and downsizing are taking place with alarming frequency as companies tighten their belts and look hard at who is contributing and who isn't.
Sometimes it isn't even a matter of contribution. In those plushy carpeted, window offices, the top executives and board members comfortably decide whose heads will roll and for what reason.
Sometimes it's simply eliminating an entire department - and it has nothing to do with you, individually, at all. For instance, it's not uncommon for a new manager or president to come in and bring his own people with him.
A friend of mine began work in the corporate offices of a state-wide corporation right after we graduated. had statewide offices.. Over the years, she obtained her MBA and continued to rise through the ranks. For twenty-five years she was with this company.....until she was laid off a few months ago. She hadn't seen it coming. And she freaked out. It can happen that quickly, and it can happen to you.
If you want to stay in control of your career, develop a relationship with a few skilled and thorough recruiters in your industry. And when they call you, even though you're not actively looking, listen to what they have to say - because one day, they may be calling with your perfect job."
Source - http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Hiring-Companies-Use-A-Recruiter&id=801200
When's the last time you responded to, or actively courted, the attention of a recruiter? When happily employed people get a call, they usually terminate it fairly quickly - because they're happily employed. Those who are unhappily employed respond if contacted but don't generally initiate it.
On the other hand, for unemployed people, a recruiting firm is usually the very first step in the process of locating a new job.
So why do so many wait until they're in a bind to turn to a person who can - free of charge - significantly broaden their options? It's because, aside from horror stories and the varying skill levels of recruiters, people just don't realize how many openings are handled by search firms.
A study by Coopers & Lybrand found that recruiters fill 64% of all vacant positions. That means only 36% are filled through advertisings and other sources. Here are a few reasons why companies use a search firm, and why you shouldn't wait until you're unemployed - and at a disadvantage - to be in contact with a recruiter.
1. Companies do not use recruiters as a "last resort": - Companies that have benefited from developing a relationship with a recruiter often pick up the phone to call their recruiter first and never post an opening anywhere else at all.
2. The company is targeting a specific person: It's highly unethical for a company to contact an employee who's working for a competitor. But they can call a recruiter to contact that person and find out if that person is open to making a change. This is only one reason why when you're contacted by a recruiter, you should listen.
3.The good ones are already taken: Companies know that using a recruiter expands their scope of potential candidates. They want to hire achievers, people who are happy with their current company and position and appreciated by their existing organization. These people aren't actively on the market. They aren't reading the want ads, and they aren't sitting home unemployed. There's a benefit to hiring people who are employed and open to change but not in dire straights: their priorities are more in line than those of the person who has been unemployed for a while and getting panicky as more and more money flows out of their bank account. Employed people are more objective and better able to make a decision about changing to a new company. The unemployed person eventually begins to make concessions about what's of value in their next job, because their priority becomes getting a job. Once they're employed again, reflection causes the person's original values to re-assert themselves. Suddenly their wonderful new job isn't so wonderful anymore.
4. Value-added services: Most companies appreciate the value-added services recruiters can provide. These not only include the ability to penetrate competitor companies, but a distinct access to people the companies wouldn't otherwise know about. A recruiter also sorts through resumes, and screens and interviews potential candidates, which is vastly time consuming for any hiring authority.
5. Confidential replacements: Did you accept a counter-offer with your current company? Your position could be listed with a search firm right now. Are maxing out your sick time? Your days there might be numbered. Had distinctly unfavorable job performance reviews? Better polish up your resume. Your job is open, and no one knows it but your boss ... and his recruiter.
If you aren't in control of your career, then your company is. Corporate restructuring, layoffs and downsizing are taking place with alarming frequency as companies tighten their belts and look hard at who is contributing and who isn't.
Sometimes it isn't even a matter of contribution. In those plushy carpeted, window offices, the top executives and board members comfortably decide whose heads will roll and for what reason.
Sometimes it's simply eliminating an entire department - and it has nothing to do with you, individually, at all. For instance, it's not uncommon for a new manager or president to come in and bring his own people with him.
A friend of mine began work in the corporate offices of a state-wide corporation right after we graduated. had statewide offices.. Over the years, she obtained her MBA and continued to rise through the ranks. For twenty-five years she was with this company.....until she was laid off a few months ago. She hadn't seen it coming. And she freaked out. It can happen that quickly, and it can happen to you.
If you want to stay in control of your career, develop a relationship with a few skilled and thorough recruiters in your industry. And when they call you, even though you're not actively looking, listen to what they have to say - because one day, they may be calling with your perfect job."
Source - http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-Hiring-Companies-Use-A-Recruiter&id=801200
Monday, September 14, 2009
10 Reasons to Use an Executive Recruiter as a Candidate
I will follow up on this later as to why its a good idea to use an executive recruiter as a hiring manager. But for today, lets talk candidate side.
So you are looking for your next move in your career. Well the folks at Steadfast Finances couldn't have said it any better!
"During my last year of graduate school, I (and many others like me) became the prime target of a band of ruthless, money hungry headhunters.
Not the kind trying to separate my head from my body, but the kind that wanted to make money from the knowledge stored in my brain. Naturally, I wanted to do the same thing considering I had spent all those years in college and I had student loans to repay.
Since our interests were mutually beneficial — me getting a job ASAP and them working like mad for a finder’s fee — I decided to work with them.
At first, I was skeptical about their efficacy, as well as if it was in my best interests having someone who I didn’t know calling up human resource managers telling them how awesome my skills were and how beneficial of an employee I would be. Hindsight being 20-20, those fears were incredibly unfounded considering a solid headhunter is often viewed as a strategic asset to a hiring manager, and their confidence in a potential “new hire” can be exactly what you need to set you apart from a stack of faceless resumes.
In my case, headhunters helped me land two different positions that I’m quite certain I would never have gotten (much less known about) without their assistance. They were that valuable!
Reasons you should use a headhunter/recruiter
1. A headhunter’s services are free for job seekers. Most headhunters are paid a percentage of your first year’s annual salary by the company who hires you. You do not pay a single cent.
2. Recruiters only get paid when you get hired. A recruiter’s number one goal is to get you hired. Until that happens, they don’t get paid. So they will do their very best to educate you, prepare you, and coach you through all aspects of the interview and hiring process.
3. Minimal time investment on your part. You will only be required to invest a small amount of time to get a headhunter working on your behalf. Perhaps a twenty minute phone conversation to get them acquainted with your skills, relocation preferences, and a general “get to know you” conversation.
4. Let someone do the leg work for you. Instead of randomly applying to every job posting on Careerbuilder.com, allow someone else to do all of that for you. Headhunters will likely know the human resources managers and/or hiring managers directly, so instead of being another faceless resume in a stack of eager applicants, give the recruiter the chance to sell your skills directly to the people making the hiring decisions. Let them become your cheerleader!
5. Good recruiters have a ton of industry contacts. If you work with a seasoned recruiter, or one that works within a recruiting agency, they will know dozens (hopefully hundreds) of hiring managers who work within your field. If you don’t get the first position you interviewed for, they will likely have a few more in mind or know of several more that will open up in the future.
6. Headhunters can get you a higher salary. If you’re lacking in negotiating skills or fearful of asking for more money, a headhunter can be a great middleman. Not only does his paycheck get bigger, but he probably knows exactly how far to push your potential employer in terms of your compensation.
7. A recruiter can help you improve your interview skills. It’s in a recruiter’s best interest that you get hired, and they will probably know the types of questions you will face in an upcoming interview. Anyone can answer the “Where do you see yourself in five years?” question, but they will likely know specific questions your interviewers will ask once you get on site. Think of it like knowing the exam questions prior to taking the exam.
8. Headhunters have access to unpublished or hidden jobs. There are a few companies who prefer to keep some of their prized job openings out of view to the general public. They do this various reasons, but if you don’t have access to these jobs or know they exist, you certainly can’t interview for them. Having a headhunter with access to these jobs is probably one of the few ways you can get access to these jobs.
9. Confidentiality can be crucial. In the new world of social media, it’s not a far fetched possibility that your current employer could find out your searching for a new gig if you’ve posted your resume to every jobs board on the web. In a perfect world, your current employer wouldn’t take it as a negative, but it could certainly lead to some awkward moments in the elevator or some animosity down the road. No reason to burn bridges unless absolutely necessary.
10. Recruiters share information with other recruiters. Some recruiters often trade information for the good of themselves, or for their company. So if one recruiter might not have the perfect job for you, another contact or team member might. Since the first objective is to get you a job, all parties win in the end.
As you can probably guess, I’m highly in favor of using a recruiter to complement your job search regardless if you’re a 20s something college grad or a 20 year industry veteran. Their networking ability and expertise is far too valuable to ignore.
From my own experiences, I received a 15% to 20% salary increase each time I used them and I never went into an interview without being extremely well prepared. They are, in my humble opinion, a must have in any job search."
Source: http://steadfastfinances.com/blog/2009/08/26/10-benefits-of-using-a-headhunterrecruiter/
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
So you are looking for your next move in your career. Well the folks at Steadfast Finances couldn't have said it any better!
"During my last year of graduate school, I (and many others like me) became the prime target of a band of ruthless, money hungry headhunters.
Not the kind trying to separate my head from my body, but the kind that wanted to make money from the knowledge stored in my brain. Naturally, I wanted to do the same thing considering I had spent all those years in college and I had student loans to repay.
Since our interests were mutually beneficial — me getting a job ASAP and them working like mad for a finder’s fee — I decided to work with them.
At first, I was skeptical about their efficacy, as well as if it was in my best interests having someone who I didn’t know calling up human resource managers telling them how awesome my skills were and how beneficial of an employee I would be. Hindsight being 20-20, those fears were incredibly unfounded considering a solid headhunter is often viewed as a strategic asset to a hiring manager, and their confidence in a potential “new hire” can be exactly what you need to set you apart from a stack of faceless resumes.
In my case, headhunters helped me land two different positions that I’m quite certain I would never have gotten (much less known about) without their assistance. They were that valuable!
Reasons you should use a headhunter/recruiter
1. A headhunter’s services are free for job seekers. Most headhunters are paid a percentage of your first year’s annual salary by the company who hires you. You do not pay a single cent.
2. Recruiters only get paid when you get hired. A recruiter’s number one goal is to get you hired. Until that happens, they don’t get paid. So they will do their very best to educate you, prepare you, and coach you through all aspects of the interview and hiring process.
3. Minimal time investment on your part. You will only be required to invest a small amount of time to get a headhunter working on your behalf. Perhaps a twenty minute phone conversation to get them acquainted with your skills, relocation preferences, and a general “get to know you” conversation.
4. Let someone do the leg work for you. Instead of randomly applying to every job posting on Careerbuilder.com, allow someone else to do all of that for you. Headhunters will likely know the human resources managers and/or hiring managers directly, so instead of being another faceless resume in a stack of eager applicants, give the recruiter the chance to sell your skills directly to the people making the hiring decisions. Let them become your cheerleader!
5. Good recruiters have a ton of industry contacts. If you work with a seasoned recruiter, or one that works within a recruiting agency, they will know dozens (hopefully hundreds) of hiring managers who work within your field. If you don’t get the first position you interviewed for, they will likely have a few more in mind or know of several more that will open up in the future.
6. Headhunters can get you a higher salary. If you’re lacking in negotiating skills or fearful of asking for more money, a headhunter can be a great middleman. Not only does his paycheck get bigger, but he probably knows exactly how far to push your potential employer in terms of your compensation.
7. A recruiter can help you improve your interview skills. It’s in a recruiter’s best interest that you get hired, and they will probably know the types of questions you will face in an upcoming interview. Anyone can answer the “Where do you see yourself in five years?” question, but they will likely know specific questions your interviewers will ask once you get on site. Think of it like knowing the exam questions prior to taking the exam.
8. Headhunters have access to unpublished or hidden jobs. There are a few companies who prefer to keep some of their prized job openings out of view to the general public. They do this various reasons, but if you don’t have access to these jobs or know they exist, you certainly can’t interview for them. Having a headhunter with access to these jobs is probably one of the few ways you can get access to these jobs.
9. Confidentiality can be crucial. In the new world of social media, it’s not a far fetched possibility that your current employer could find out your searching for a new gig if you’ve posted your resume to every jobs board on the web. In a perfect world, your current employer wouldn’t take it as a negative, but it could certainly lead to some awkward moments in the elevator or some animosity down the road. No reason to burn bridges unless absolutely necessary.
10. Recruiters share information with other recruiters. Some recruiters often trade information for the good of themselves, or for their company. So if one recruiter might not have the perfect job for you, another contact or team member might. Since the first objective is to get you a job, all parties win in the end.
As you can probably guess, I’m highly in favor of using a recruiter to complement your job search regardless if you’re a 20s something college grad or a 20 year industry veteran. Their networking ability and expertise is far too valuable to ignore.
From my own experiences, I received a 15% to 20% salary increase each time I used them and I never went into an interview without being extremely well prepared. They are, in my humble opinion, a must have in any job search."
Source: http://steadfastfinances.com/blog/2009/08/26/10-benefits-of-using-a-headhunterrecruiter/
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Templates and Resume Writing
I love templates. They can save you time and the headache of having to reinvent the wheel. I get tons of resumes that were constructed using the same template from MS Word. No problems with that at all.
But if you are in a serious job hunt and you are a good candidate for a position, please make sure you double check your work. I get at least 1-2 resumes a day that still contain template fields.
That is just bad form. I want to make sure you are getting the best shot at the jobs you want. Take your time and double check your work.
Good luck.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
But if you are in a serious job hunt and you are a good candidate for a position, please make sure you double check your work. I get at least 1-2 resumes a day that still contain template fields.
That is just bad form. I want to make sure you are getting the best shot at the jobs you want. Take your time and double check your work.
Good luck.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Bad Business Practices by StartUps and Candidates
Startups, Social Networking and Talent Acquisition:
I've worked with a number of startups during my career. Good ones, great ones, and every now and then a bad start up. As a recruiter part of my job is building relationships with candidates and companies. I know talent that you can't find and where to find them. It was said that social networking is a great resource for companies, especially start ups or smaller companies with limited budget for recruiting and staffing. And if you manage your networks right you can probably find some pretty good talent. But not everyone you want is out floating around the web. So when you have something specific or very specialized you will find that a recruiter can find you something that you can't always find yourself.
Recruiting in Action:
I just started working with a technology company that has had a software developer role open for a year. So they've approached us with finding a person that suits their needs and within two weeks we had 3 people they wanted to hire, none of whom were available in the market, on the job boards, or via social networks. :)
Bad Startup, bad:
Every now and then, however, we run into people who believe they can be slicksters in the talent acquisition game. I had a company that recently hired a candidate that I'd referred. They made a low ball offer to the candidate I'd referral and dumped the candidate after a month. The candidate took the job and didn't talk to me about it before hand. The candidate ended up taking a 20k pay cut and the client figured they'd gotten a great person without paying a fee!
First of all its just bad business practices. You don't want to be the people in your community who establish yourselves as a shady to work with bad business practices. Secondly, my advise to candidates who are looking for employment, if you are getting nickel and dimed, you may want to think about taking a job with a company. Its a huge red flag so just be aware. If they are doing this to you they are probably doing this to everyone else. Third, since the candidate took the offer without consulting with me about it, there was nothing that I could do to support them as they tried to deal with daily issues as they arose at work.
Class Acts:
The start up companies that have the most are the ones who endear themselves to talent in the area. Facebook, Google, and Apple don't have to do a lot of hunting because they treat their employees, vendors and customers with the class. Consistently these companies are able to attract the top talent, locally and globally.
Furthermore, backdoor hiring is basically stealing. If you are establishing yourself as a company that engages in these types of practices, believe me you leave a bad mark on your name and tarnish your company and reputation.
Before you engage in these kinds of shady practices remember one thing - If you aren't a client, then you are probably a source for talent. Headhunting and tweeting for talent are not the same thing.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
I've worked with a number of startups during my career. Good ones, great ones, and every now and then a bad start up. As a recruiter part of my job is building relationships with candidates and companies. I know talent that you can't find and where to find them. It was said that social networking is a great resource for companies, especially start ups or smaller companies with limited budget for recruiting and staffing. And if you manage your networks right you can probably find some pretty good talent. But not everyone you want is out floating around the web. So when you have something specific or very specialized you will find that a recruiter can find you something that you can't always find yourself.
Recruiting in Action:
I just started working with a technology company that has had a software developer role open for a year. So they've approached us with finding a person that suits their needs and within two weeks we had 3 people they wanted to hire, none of whom were available in the market, on the job boards, or via social networks. :)
Bad Startup, bad:
Every now and then, however, we run into people who believe they can be slicksters in the talent acquisition game. I had a company that recently hired a candidate that I'd referred. They made a low ball offer to the candidate I'd referral and dumped the candidate after a month. The candidate took the job and didn't talk to me about it before hand. The candidate ended up taking a 20k pay cut and the client figured they'd gotten a great person without paying a fee!
First of all its just bad business practices. You don't want to be the people in your community who establish yourselves as a shady to work with bad business practices. Secondly, my advise to candidates who are looking for employment, if you are getting nickel and dimed, you may want to think about taking a job with a company. Its a huge red flag so just be aware. If they are doing this to you they are probably doing this to everyone else. Third, since the candidate took the offer without consulting with me about it, there was nothing that I could do to support them as they tried to deal with daily issues as they arose at work.
Class Acts:
The start up companies that have the most are the ones who endear themselves to talent in the area. Facebook, Google, and Apple don't have to do a lot of hunting because they treat their employees, vendors and customers with the class. Consistently these companies are able to attract the top talent, locally and globally.
Furthermore, backdoor hiring is basically stealing. If you are establishing yourself as a company that engages in these types of practices, believe me you leave a bad mark on your name and tarnish your company and reputation.
Before you engage in these kinds of shady practices remember one thing - If you aren't a client, then you are probably a source for talent. Headhunting and tweeting for talent are not the same thing.
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Contract JOBS vs Full Time EMPLOYMENT
So I run into this almost daily. I work mostly with candidates who are looking for full time work. Sometimes, the candidate comes from long and extensive background full of contract assignments. That really shouldn't be a big deal but we run into big hurdles with this all the time.
Hiring Managers:
- Usually want someone with stable work experience and demonstrated track record of stability. Contracting can often give HR, Recruiters, or Hiring managers the perception that you are a floater. So you (and I) have to come up with ways of addressing this.
Sometimes, hiring managers themselves are contractors, but there is often no loss of cognitive dissonance here. Don't ask me why, just remember that when you are in a position of hiring next time.
Candidate side:
- You've been contacting and making good money, maybe too good money. You now want to move to something more stable (or stop hunting that next 3 month gig). Have you been spoiled in your last role(s)? Are you taking the current state of the market into account during your search? If you don't yourself to honestly evaluate these questions, then you may waste your time, my time and miss out on some really good opportunities.
1099 v W2:
- Getting a rate at X dollar per hour on 1099 and X on W2 are not the same thing. You've got to factor in the cost of taxes, health care for you and your family, and more. Do this. Do this now. Do this again tomorrow and once more next week. Come up with numbers that make sense for you, then talk to me. If you tell me something, I will likely get you want you want. But don't change on me at the end. If you tell me you want 100k and I get you an offer at 100k and you really wanted 110k, then I am not a happy recruiter and you are not a happy candidate.
At the end of the day the important thing for your recruiter to know is the truth. Remember, we are in this together. We build relationships for the long haul and we will probably work again in the future. Help me help you. Help you help me.
COER Values. Don't forget.
Vahid
Executive Recruiter
Hiring Managers:
- Usually want someone with stable work experience and demonstrated track record of stability. Contracting can often give HR, Recruiters, or Hiring managers the perception that you are a floater. So you (and I) have to come up with ways of addressing this.
Sometimes, hiring managers themselves are contractors, but there is often no loss of cognitive dissonance here. Don't ask me why, just remember that when you are in a position of hiring next time.
Candidate side:
- You've been contacting and making good money, maybe too good money. You now want to move to something more stable (or stop hunting that next 3 month gig). Have you been spoiled in your last role(s)? Are you taking the current state of the market into account during your search? If you don't yourself to honestly evaluate these questions, then you may waste your time, my time and miss out on some really good opportunities.
1099 v W2:
- Getting a rate at X dollar per hour on 1099 and X on W2 are not the same thing. You've got to factor in the cost of taxes, health care for you and your family, and more. Do this. Do this now. Do this again tomorrow and once more next week. Come up with numbers that make sense for you, then talk to me. If you tell me something, I will likely get you want you want. But don't change on me at the end. If you tell me you want 100k and I get you an offer at 100k and you really wanted 110k, then I am not a happy recruiter and you are not a happy candidate.
At the end of the day the important thing for your recruiter to know is the truth. Remember, we are in this together. We build relationships for the long haul and we will probably work again in the future. Help me help you. Help you help me.
COER Values. Don't forget.
Vahid
Executive Recruiter
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Lampocracy - COER Values
A lamp with no shade burns bright and can light a whole room. But with a shade its light is harnessed more efficiently, focusing its energy on a more fixed point effectively.
So for the last week myself and many people around me have had difficulty dealing with the overwhelming sense of emotion (and emotional loss of friends, family for some, homeland for most) because of the situation in Iran. Iranian people are generally very nationalistic (as you will hear CNN or Reza Aslan tell you). But there is a whole disenfranchied group of Iranians Americans (or Iranian Canadians, Iranian Germans, etc) who are quite thrilled with goings on of the last week. Does this mean that these people, these expats will have a place to call home? Only time will tell. To be honest, most of us are home in the countries we live in. I know red, white and blue more than Green, White and Red. But that doesn't mean that I don't want my daughter to know where her grandparents came from. I just hope that we have that chance.
With all this buzz I've been Tweeting, Blogging and resourcing more and more daily. I have started to try to take better care of my blog. Trying new themes, layouts, etc. Its also brought me back to research and digging which is COER to finding people the right opportunity.
So I will write. Because I can.
So for the last week myself and many people around me have had difficulty dealing with the overwhelming sense of emotion (and emotional loss of friends, family for some, homeland for most) because of the situation in Iran. Iranian people are generally very nationalistic (as you will hear CNN or Reza Aslan tell you). But there is a whole disenfranchied group of Iranians Americans (or Iranian Canadians, Iranian Germans, etc) who are quite thrilled with goings on of the last week. Does this mean that these people, these expats will have a place to call home? Only time will tell. To be honest, most of us are home in the countries we live in. I know red, white and blue more than Green, White and Red. But that doesn't mean that I don't want my daughter to know where her grandparents came from. I just hope that we have that chance.
With all this buzz I've been Tweeting, Blogging and resourcing more and more daily. I have started to try to take better care of my blog. Trying new themes, layouts, etc. Its also brought me back to research and digging which is COER to finding people the right opportunity.
So I will write. Because I can.
Monday, June 22, 2009
The Revolution will not be televised, it will be by SMS, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, etc
http://twitpic.com/82on7 - Getting my protest Froyo on!
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82oea - After vigil, need something cool. I heart yogurt has a new store at inwood and lovers lane.
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82o0q - After rally, I heart yogurt. New location @ lovers lane and inwood
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82l6n - For Iran? Lets say yes!
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82kx3 - For iran
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82kuz - Kids in the street
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82ko9 - Iran in lights
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
#Iranelection press tv is reporting guardian council said significant irregularity in vote. Over 100% pop in more than 50 cities. Huge
about 14 hours ago from Tweed
http://twitpic.com/82g7m - Candles and song
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82fm5 - Neda
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82fe0 - Montage p2
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82esj - Montage p 1
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82ekx - For Neda
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82eis - More people. Not bad for something organized this morning.
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82e9o - Growing Crowd
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82dxi - Federal building Dallas
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82dfz - It begins...Dallas
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82d4v - Reading candles
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82d1i - Setting up
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82cjg - Setting up
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82c8q - Dallas vigil for Iran
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82bwn - Dallas vigile begins
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
Candlelight vigil for #neda & #iranelection #iran #iranians #Dallas tonight 8-10pm 1100 Commerce St @ Earl Campbell Fed building @cnn pls rt
about 17 hours ago from Tweed
RT @LeylaIRAN: Tonight (Sunday) at 8:00 PM Candle light Vigil held at Earl Campbell Federal Building. Dallas Texas.
about 22 hours ago from Tweed
RT @horizon3: RT Basij headquarters in Tehran destroyed. Confirmed by BBC. http://www.tiny.cc/basijhq #iranelection
about 22 hours ago from Tweed
Iran govt will blame US/West 4 unrest. Obama must remain lowkey 4 now. Iranians will call us when time. Must be by own hand #iranelection
9:09 PM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT Democracy rally on Tues from 1-3 pm at #Dallas city hall #iranelection Pls RT. Volunteers needed contact Shawn rxa2929@gmail.com
4:34 PM Jun 20th from Tweed
http://tinyurl.com/luvrqj minute to minute #iranelection from inside #iran. Missing people, live updates. Rt rt rt
3:23 PM Jun 20th from Tweed
Tinyurl.com/luvrqj #iranelection live minute by minute updates straight from #iran. Rt rt rt
3:06 PM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @npost: Wanting to do something to support Iranian people! Suggestions? #iranelection I will happily host any sites or svcs on my server.
2:56 PM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @settolo: RT: VIDEO of protesters forcing riot police to retreat: http://bit.ly/FgkiT will it happen again? #IranElection
9:50 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: there are massive amounts of people at Enghelaab Sq
9:48 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: she hasn't returned
9:48 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: my young sister has taken to the streets as well
9:48 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: one of my friends got smacked so hard she has lost hearing in one ear
9:48 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: the city is boiling over, is a mess
9:47 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: the military is there too
9:47 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: From Tehran: they're killing people here
9:47 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: basij is even attacking young girls and women
9:46 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT I may die - Letter written by an Iranian woman who will attend the rally (includes source in Persian) http://bit.ly/215ynm #IranElection
12:46 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @saapad: Dreading tomorrow's news from Iran...How does one deal with the knowledge that many people will die very soon? #iranelection
11:10 PM Jun 19th from Tweed
RT @CyberCoders: Web Designer HTML CSS XML Website Photoshop Flash InDesign - New York, NY - http://cybercoders.com/?j=C... #jobs
5:19 PM Jun 19th from TweetDeck
RT @cnn Democracy rally on Tues from 1-3 pm at City Hall #Dallas #iranelection Pls RT. Volunteers needed contact Shawn rxa2929@gmail.com
4:20 PM Jun 19th from TweetDeck
RT @AnneWass: RT @cybercoders Driector of Engineering needed ASAP for high traffic, e-commerce site!! http://tinyurl.com/lklckc
1:18 PM Jun 19th from TweetDeck
RT @amuse: New blog post: Iranian Freedom Rally Details http://bit.ly/NNsV7 #iranelection #Dallas #DFW #DallasCityHall #FollowFriday
12:42 PM Jun 19th from TweetDeck
Democracy rally on Tues from 1-3 pm at #DallasCityHall #iranelection Pls RT. Volunteers needed contact Shawn rxa2929@gmail.com
12:32 PM Jun 19th from TweetDeck
RT @chrisgrayson: CONFIRMED - Mousavi asks WORLD to participate in sea of green, all capitals this SUNDAY - via @persiankiwi #IranElection
4:14 PM Jun 18th from Tweed
From The New York Times: An Insider Turned Agitator Is the Face of Irans Opposition By ROBERT F. WORTH Mir Hussein Moussavi, a m ...
9:20 AM Jun 18th from Ping.fm
http://ping.fm/p/bjC8Q - If you are interested in participating or just joining a rally in Dallas to support of Democracy let me know. # ...
12:41 AM Jun 18th from Ping.fm
RT @ebila4election: Brave Iranian Soccer Players (BBC Video)http://bit.ly/XbjFv #iranelection #gr88
12:07 AM Jun 18th from Tweed
RT @indie17: #iranelection Read all of the reformist leaders that have been arrested! http://www.foxnews.com/stor...
11:52 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @joeviyh: Police and Crowd Iran Hand in Hand - A CRUCIAL MOMENT http://bit.ly/ZxwCJ #iranelection #gr88
3:20 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT University professors have also sent a declaration condemning the attack on the students. #iranelection
2:33 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT : Students activists told me they know that two
students also were killed in Isfahan Sanaati [technical] university. #iranelection
2:32 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @: Some died as they were being beaten. #iranelection
2:32 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @AnneWeiskopf: LOL. Good! RT @Mazi: RT Ahmadinejad is being sold on Ebay http://bit.ly/yMZJi #gr88 #iranelection - Brilliant!
1:05 PM Jun 17th from TweetDeck
On cnn man from iran speaking. Massive gun fire in background.
12:39 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT We dont know exactly from whr the arabic-speaking foreign forces come from, but thr's no doubt thr R in Iran now #gr88
12:19 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @IheartY: Can u get the word out on the students struggle in Iran for the past four days. The government is killing people in public
12:16 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @pengwynn: Iranian government using photoshop to exaggerate its support? http://tinyurl.com/kv8pmw (via @pradeep13)
9:14 AM Jun 17th from Tweed
@leylaIRAN @ihearty (kia) get connected http://tinyurl.com/myoejq
8:48 AM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @iran09 "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win" -Gandhi #Iranelection
6:59 PM Jun 16th from Tweed
RT @WOTN:'Iranian Struggle for Freedom Continues' http://bit.ly/12VAlP #IranElection Why it matters to the World. The Rich History of Persia
5:50 PM Jun 16th from TweetDeck
http://tinyurl.com/leawef Sounds like @twitter re #IranElection
4:49 PM Jun 16th from TweetDeck
http://tinyurl.com/kwmstf Graphic RT People cry death to the dictator & rallying outside a stronghold, shots fired, kids hit #iranelection
3:27 PM Jun 16th from TweetDeck
RT @nikigz: @cnn http://bit.ly/yOcfm Video of dead boy carried by crowd in Tehran #iranelection
5:34 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
During the silent protest march with 1.5 million people shots were fired and people were killed. Eye witness accounting in Farsi
5:34 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
OMG RT @TehranBureau: Farsi, link to interview w/ marcher who was an eye witness to violent aftermath: http://thr.contralaguerra.o...
5:30 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: C/C Programmer, C Software Engineer Algorithms - Los Angeles, CA - http://cybercoders.com/?j=N... #jobs
4:33 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @amuse: Follow members of twitter who are tweeting about Iran: http://freeiran.floxee.com/
3:05 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @CaliDeals: RT @motowngrrrl: This man died for democracy in Iran (warning graphic) http://twitpic.com/7hbae #IranElection #iranelection
2:03 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @IheartY: #iranelection BBC just reported that they've "transported Ali Khamenei to an undisclodes location in Qom" for security reasons.
1:14 PM Jun 15th from Tweed
http://ping.fm/GJe5E
12:46 PM Jun 15th from Ping.fm
RT @jamieg: Amazing, terrifying photos. http://snipr.com/k643h #iranelection (via @ericmillikin @wyldkyss @jennyzzz)
12:39 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @lovemontreal: RT @NegarIsFading Check this out: http://tehranlive.org/ good coverage! #IranElection
12:37 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @TehranBureau: TehranBureau.com Attacked. server is down. be back up tomorrow stronger & Better. ty INDYMEDIA for your dedicated servers!
11:43 PM Jun 14th from Tweed
@stuartajay Web sms and emails down. Follow @tehranbureau
11:42 PM Jun 14th from Tweed in reply to stuartajay
RT @jpenti: Pictures on Flickr, of the reality not really reported by western media. Disgusting. #iranelection http://is.gd/11Z3Y
6:24 PM Jun 14th from Tweed
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82oea - After vigil, need something cool. I heart yogurt has a new store at inwood and lovers lane.
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82o0q - After rally, I heart yogurt. New location @ lovers lane and inwood
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82l6n - For Iran? Lets say yes!
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82kx3 - For iran
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82kuz - Kids in the street
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82ko9 - Iran in lights
about 14 hours ago from TwitPic
#Iranelection press tv is reporting guardian council said significant irregularity in vote. Over 100% pop in more than 50 cities. Huge
about 14 hours ago from Tweed
http://twitpic.com/82g7m - Candles and song
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82fm5 - Neda
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82fe0 - Montage p2
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82esj - Montage p 1
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82ekx - For Neda
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82eis - More people. Not bad for something organized this morning.
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82e9o - Growing Crowd
about 15 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82dxi - Federal building Dallas
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82dfz - It begins...Dallas
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82d4v - Reading candles
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82d1i - Setting up
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82cjg - Setting up
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82c8q - Dallas vigil for Iran
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
http://twitpic.com/82bwn - Dallas vigile begins
about 16 hours ago from TwitPic
Candlelight vigil for #neda & #iranelection #iran #iranians #Dallas tonight 8-10pm 1100 Commerce St @ Earl Campbell Fed building @cnn pls rt
about 17 hours ago from Tweed
RT @LeylaIRAN: Tonight (Sunday) at 8:00 PM Candle light Vigil held at Earl Campbell Federal Building. Dallas Texas.
about 22 hours ago from Tweed
RT @horizon3: RT Basij headquarters in Tehran destroyed. Confirmed by BBC. http://www.tiny.cc/basijhq #iranelection
about 22 hours ago from Tweed
Iran govt will blame US/West 4 unrest. Obama must remain lowkey 4 now. Iranians will call us when time. Must be by own hand #iranelection
9:09 PM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT Democracy rally on Tues from 1-3 pm at #Dallas city hall #iranelection Pls RT. Volunteers needed contact Shawn rxa2929@gmail.com
4:34 PM Jun 20th from Tweed
http://tinyurl.com/luvrqj minute to minute #iranelection from inside #iran. Missing people, live updates. Rt rt rt
3:23 PM Jun 20th from Tweed
Tinyurl.com/luvrqj #iranelection live minute by minute updates straight from #iran. Rt rt rt
3:06 PM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @npost: Wanting to do something to support Iranian people! Suggestions? #iranelection I will happily host any sites or svcs on my server.
2:56 PM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @settolo: RT: VIDEO of protesters forcing riot police to retreat: http://bit.ly/FgkiT will it happen again? #IranElection
9:50 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: there are massive amounts of people at Enghelaab Sq
9:48 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: she hasn't returned
9:48 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: my young sister has taken to the streets as well
9:48 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: one of my friends got smacked so hard she has lost hearing in one ear
9:48 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: the city is boiling over, is a mess
9:47 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: the military is there too
9:47 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: From Tehran: they're killing people here
9:47 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @TehranBureau: basij is even attacking young girls and women
9:46 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT I may die - Letter written by an Iranian woman who will attend the rally (includes source in Persian) http://bit.ly/215ynm #IranElection
12:46 AM Jun 20th from Tweed
RT @saapad: Dreading tomorrow's news from Iran...How does one deal with the knowledge that many people will die very soon? #iranelection
11:10 PM Jun 19th from Tweed
RT @CyberCoders: Web Designer HTML CSS XML Website Photoshop Flash InDesign - New York, NY - http://cybercoders.com/?j=C... #jobs
5:19 PM Jun 19th from TweetDeck
RT @cnn Democracy rally on Tues from 1-3 pm at City Hall #Dallas #iranelection Pls RT. Volunteers needed contact Shawn rxa2929@gmail.com
4:20 PM Jun 19th from TweetDeck
RT @AnneWass: RT @cybercoders Driector of Engineering needed ASAP for high traffic, e-commerce site!! http://tinyurl.com/lklckc
1:18 PM Jun 19th from TweetDeck
RT @amuse: New blog post: Iranian Freedom Rally Details http://bit.ly/NNsV7 #iranelection #Dallas #DFW #DallasCityHall #FollowFriday
12:42 PM Jun 19th from TweetDeck
Democracy rally on Tues from 1-3 pm at #DallasCityHall #iranelection Pls RT. Volunteers needed contact Shawn rxa2929@gmail.com
12:32 PM Jun 19th from TweetDeck
RT @chrisgrayson: CONFIRMED - Mousavi asks WORLD to participate in sea of green, all capitals this SUNDAY - via @persiankiwi #IranElection
4:14 PM Jun 18th from Tweed
From The New York Times: An Insider Turned Agitator Is the Face of Irans Opposition By ROBERT F. WORTH Mir Hussein Moussavi, a m ...
9:20 AM Jun 18th from Ping.fm
http://ping.fm/p/bjC8Q - If you are interested in participating or just joining a rally in Dallas to support of Democracy let me know. # ...
12:41 AM Jun 18th from Ping.fm
RT @ebila4election: Brave Iranian Soccer Players (BBC Video)http://bit.ly/XbjFv #iranelection #gr88
12:07 AM Jun 18th from Tweed
RT @indie17: #iranelection Read all of the reformist leaders that have been arrested! http://www.foxnews.com/stor...
11:52 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @joeviyh: Police and Crowd Iran Hand in Hand - A CRUCIAL MOMENT http://bit.ly/ZxwCJ #iranelection #gr88
3:20 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT University professors have also sent a declaration condemning the attack on the students. #iranelection
2:33 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT : Students activists told me they know that two
students also were killed in Isfahan Sanaati [technical] university. #iranelection
2:32 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @: Some died as they were being beaten. #iranelection
2:32 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @AnneWeiskopf: LOL. Good! RT @Mazi: RT Ahmadinejad is being sold on Ebay http://bit.ly/yMZJi #gr88 #iranelection - Brilliant!
1:05 PM Jun 17th from TweetDeck
On cnn man from iran speaking. Massive gun fire in background.
12:39 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT We dont know exactly from whr the arabic-speaking foreign forces come from, but thr's no doubt thr R in Iran now #gr88
12:19 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @IheartY: Can u get the word out on the students struggle in Iran for the past four days. The government is killing people in public
12:16 PM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @pengwynn: Iranian government using photoshop to exaggerate its support? http://tinyurl.com/kv8pmw (via @pradeep13)
9:14 AM Jun 17th from Tweed
@leylaIRAN @ihearty (kia) get connected http://tinyurl.com/myoejq
8:48 AM Jun 17th from Tweed
RT @iran09 "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win" -Gandhi #Iranelection
6:59 PM Jun 16th from Tweed
RT @WOTN:'Iranian Struggle for Freedom Continues' http://bit.ly/12VAlP #IranElection Why it matters to the World. The Rich History of Persia
5:50 PM Jun 16th from TweetDeck
http://tinyurl.com/leawef Sounds like @twitter re #IranElection
4:49 PM Jun 16th from TweetDeck
http://tinyurl.com/kwmstf Graphic RT People cry death to the dictator & rallying outside a stronghold, shots fired, kids hit #iranelection
3:27 PM Jun 16th from TweetDeck
RT @nikigz: @cnn http://bit.ly/yOcfm Video of dead boy carried by crowd in Tehran #iranelection
5:34 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
During the silent protest march with 1.5 million people shots were fired and people were killed. Eye witness accounting in Farsi
5:34 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
OMG RT @TehranBureau: Farsi, link to interview w/ marcher who was an eye witness to violent aftermath: http://thr.contralaguerra.o...
5:30 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: C/C Programmer, C Software Engineer Algorithms - Los Angeles, CA - http://cybercoders.com/?j=N... #jobs
4:33 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @amuse: Follow members of twitter who are tweeting about Iran: http://freeiran.floxee.com/
3:05 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @CaliDeals: RT @motowngrrrl: This man died for democracy in Iran (warning graphic) http://twitpic.com/7hbae #IranElection #iranelection
2:03 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @IheartY: #iranelection BBC just reported that they've "transported Ali Khamenei to an undisclodes location in Qom" for security reasons.
1:14 PM Jun 15th from Tweed
http://ping.fm/GJe5E
12:46 PM Jun 15th from Ping.fm
RT @jamieg: Amazing, terrifying photos. http://snipr.com/k643h #iranelection (via @ericmillikin @wyldkyss @jennyzzz)
12:39 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @lovemontreal: RT @NegarIsFading Check this out: http://tehranlive.org/ good coverage! #IranElection
12:37 PM Jun 15th from TweetDeck
RT @TehranBureau: TehranBureau.com Attacked. server is down. be back up tomorrow stronger & Better. ty INDYMEDIA for your dedicated servers!
11:43 PM Jun 14th from Tweed
@stuartajay Web sms and emails down. Follow @tehranbureau
11:42 PM Jun 14th from Tweed in reply to stuartajay
RT @jpenti: Pictures on Flickr, of the reality not really reported by western media. Disgusting. #iranelection http://is.gd/11Z3Y
6:24 PM Jun 14th from Tweed
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Getting Ready For a Night Out
Probably the last night out we had for a while. So much has changed. Neela's we are not in Greece or even California. Dallas, one baby here one on the way!
Its a good life.
Thanks Babe!
Its a good life.
Thanks Babe!
Graduation...for Students and Myself.
I am a week behind. So here is everything from the last time.
http://ping.fm/bmUgr MIT Enterprise forum, lunch in Arlington. In the shadow of the new Cowboys stadium. See you there. 12 pm
about 12 hours ago from Tweed
http://ping.fm/iV1L1 @bizspark marketing panel with @giovanni @seanthinks. Good panel
3:19 PM Jun 12th from Tweed
Having a good time @bizspark Irving.
1:28 PM Jun 12th from Tweed
RT @CyberCoders: Senior Mixed-Signal Designer, ADC, DAC, DCS - Round Rock, TX - http://ping.fm/tjCLZ #jobs #jobangeles
10:43 AM Jun 11th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Python Developer, Xhtml, Cheetah, Unix, SQL - Concord, NC - http://bit.ly/fw46A #jobs #jobangeles
10:43 AM Jun 11th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Jr WebLogic Administrator TS/SCI Fullscope Poly - Arlington, VA - http://bit.ly/GYmuR #jobs #jobangeles
10:43 AM Jun 11th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Java Developer, Software Developer, Senior Software Engineer - Laurel, MD - http://ping.fm/gJnIa #jobs
10:43 AM Jun 11th from TweetDeck
In Los Angeles, all we had was sunshine and 78 degrees daily. Dallas, Lightning strikes just outside my office window! <3 Texas weather.
10:42 AM Jun 11th from TweetDeck
RT @giovanni: Microsoft Sparkstart in Dallas tomorrow: Have you registered? http://ping.fm/Plbp3 http://ping.fm/V9AQR
10:07 AM Jun 11th from Tweed
RT @accuweather: Lightning strike takes out Amazon's "Cloud" Computing service http://bit.ly/8ooYn
8:53 AM Jun 11th from Tweed
RT @CyberCoders: Vice President of Engineering - Wichita, KS - http://ping.fm/NS4xY #jobs #jobangeles
5:52 PM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Senior Java Developer with JSP, XML and SQL experience - Port Chester, NY - http://ping.fm/lFKcg #jobs
5:51 PM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Network Administrator, Windows 2003, Exchange 2003 - Rockville, MD - http://bit.ly/mozVQ #jobs #jobangeles
5:51 PM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Senior Systems Programmer - Games, C , PS3, Xbox - Bethesda, MD - http://ping.fm/Bwp47 #jobs
5:51 PM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: UI Scripting Programmer, Technical Design Document - http://bit.ly/17SZJG #jobs #jobangeles
5:50 PM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
@staffingamour happy birthday to you
9:47 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck in reply to staffingamour
RT @CyberCoders: DB2 Database Developer - DBA - Administrator - Northfield, CT - http://ping.fm/fbHtK #jobs #jobangeles
9:25 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: .Net Software Engineer, .Net Developer, VB.Net Software Engineer - Cambridge, MA - http://ping.fm/I8VJo #jobs
9:25 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: ASP.Net Web Application Developer, .Net Developer, C# Programmer - http://bit.ly/8gaz7 #jobs #jobangeles
9:25 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Search Engine Design and Development - Waltham, MA - http://ping.fm/Ouofb #jobs #jobangeles
9:25 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Jr Gameplay/Video Game Generalist Programmer-C - Lawrence, MA - http://bit.ly/TTmho #jobs #jobangeles
9:25 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Java Engineer - SOA, XML, C , Security Clearance - Annapolis Junction, MD - http://bit.ly/DrK0S #jobs #jobangeles
9:24 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Embedded Engineer with TSSCI - Annapolis Jct, MD - http://ping.fm/6SU0f #jobs #jobangeles
9:24 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Information Systems Security Engineer TS/SCI, CISSP, Full scope - Fort Meade, MD - http://ping.fm/JcLjf
9:24 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Embedded Engineer TS/ SCI- Embedded Engineer TS/SCI Full scope - Fort Meade, MD - http://ping.fm/RLB7G #jobs
9:24 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Systems Engineer TS/ SCI- Systems Administrator TS/ SCI FS - Fort Meade, MD - http://bit.ly/kkyMN #jobs #jobangeles
9:24 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: C Developer - Fort Meade, MD - http://ping.fm/zdH6w #jobs #jobangeles
9:23 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
The Bing Paradox. http://ping.fm/hFv3e
9:23 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Marketing Director - Marketing Manager - In-building Wireless - Vienna, VA - http://ping.fm/JIzYN #jobs
3:21 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: C#.NET Engineer - .NET Developer - Trading - GUI - Winforms - Chicago, IL - http://ping.fm/BUvlL #jobs
3:20 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: SQL Developer - .NET Engineer - C# Programmer - Chicago, IL - http://ping.fm/BUNc4 #jobs #jobangeles
3:20 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
If you were connected to me on BBM, you won't be able to reach me there anymore. Find me @vbehzadi or google talk - mr.behzadi
12:49 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Software Engineer - Senior Software Developer - C#,ASP.NET - Irvine, CA - http://ping.fm/TUFkS #jobs
12:46 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: SQL DBA, Database Administrator, SQL Server, Development DBA - Seal Beach, CA - http://ping.fm/bJWJG #jobs
12:45 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Business Development Director - Chicago, IL - http://ping.fm/iRcEL #jobs #jobangeles
12:45 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Solutions Architect - Sales - Denver, CO - http://ping.fm/gejG2 #jobs #jobangeles
12:45 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Ui Programmer - Front End Developer - Interactive Programmer - http://bit.ly/xq61h #jobs #jobangeles
12:45 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Linux Kernel Developer - Compiler Developer - C/C - OOP - Palo Alto, CA - http://ping.fm/W7Mii #jobs
12:45 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Web Developer - ESRI - GIS - PHP - UNIX - LINUX - MySQL - TS/SCI - http://bit.ly/18nr6f #jobs #jobangeles
12:44 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
Here we go. First full day at work the Palm Pre. Let see how it manages. So far it froze three times this weekend. All charge related. @palm
8:10 AM Jun 8th from Tweed
Big thumbs + touch screen + small keyboard + lots of email replys for work = problem -- gonna ride this out and see if I can get over it.
11:48 AM Jun 6th from Tweed
Pre frozen while charging. Not a good start on day 1.
11:25 AM Jun 6th from Tweed
First tweet from the Palm Pre! Using tweed. So far so good http://ping.fm/nK31M
9:32 AM Jun 6th from Tweed
Bte this my first uberdork moment. It better be worth it. Would have done this for a bold in a second, but you know...sprint.
8:30 AM Jun 6th from UberTwitter
Inside sprint store. Waiting for palm pre http://myloc.me/2MVw
8:26 AM Jun 6th from UberTwitter
@AnneWass Duck and cover! http://myloc.me/2KMK
9:41 PM Jun 5th from UberTwitter in reply to AnneWass
Sprint store has a VIP list for the pre! I thought I left the velevt rope in LA. Looks like tomorrow AM is the game plan.
6:27 PM Jun 5th from UberTwitter
Need Online Ad Sales Execs in Bay Area, NYC, LA, Chi! Work from anywhere. Need B2B or Agency Experience. Search Vahid @ www.cybercoders.com
5:54 PM Jun 5th from Ping.fm
Need ad sales execs in SF, LA, NYC and Chicago
2:03 PM Jun 3rd from Ping.fm
Looking for Ad sales execs in NYC, SF , LA, and Chicago. Need agency or web 2.0 experience #jobs, #jobsNYC #JobsLA #jobsSF #jobschicago
12:33 PM Jun 3rd from TweetDeck
@MobileAlchemy Derek, heard that my niece is now on board. Good stuff. Vahid http://myloc.me/2oV9
4:51 PM Jun 2nd from UberTwitter in reply to MobileAlchemy
RT @AnneWass: MySQL DBA needed asap in Austin OR Houston OR Dallas! http://ping.fm/XKxtU #jobs #jobstexas please RT
3:40 PM Jun 2nd from web
Making really really thin pancakes, aka crepes. http://myloc.me/2bud
9:42 AM May 31st from web
It appears as if TNT knows drama. Please, enough, we get it! http://myloc.me/1WUa
9:58 PM May 28th from UberTwitter
One of the things Dallas has over LA, easy access to diet cherry vanilla dr pepper. $.50 at vending machine is pretty good stuff.
9:01 PM May 28th from UberTwitter
RT @CyberCoders: C# Developer - .NET - WCF - MSMQ - COM - J2EE - SOAP - XML - http://bit.ly/UJ0nF #jobs #jobangeles
4:23 PM May 28th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Network Engineer, CCNP, CCVP, Cisco, Exchange - Palm Desert, CA - http://ping.fm/fvu25 #jobs #jobangeles
4:23 PM May 28th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Senior Software Engineer, PHP, Java, Python, SQL, UNIX, Ruby - Durham, NC - http://bit.ly/15hRcN #jobs #jobangeles
4:23 PM May 28th from TweetDeck
RT @AnneWass: Im looking for a Sr. SQL Database Developer in the LA area. D message me ASAP! http://ping.fm/1aM3F
4:22 PM May 28th from TweetDeck
Is anyone else finding gmail slow or unresponsive this morning? http://myloc.me/1THA
11:09 AM May 28th from UberTwitter
RT @CyberCoders: Ruby on Rails Developer - New York, NY - http://ping.fm/oaJxG #jobs #jobangeles
6:16 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Junior Software Engineer - C# -.NET - Python - Open GL - Script - http://bit.ly/ErZRB #jobs #jobangeles
6:16 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Vice President of Product Development - VP, Product Development - Seattle, WA - http://ping.fm/BkDet
2:23 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: C#, T-SQL, AJAX Developer, .NET Developer, WCF, C# Programmer - Seattle, WA - http://ping.fm/Ms3Gj #jobs
2:22 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Drupal Programmer - Software Engineer - Programmer, Developer - San Diego, CA - http://ping.fm/GuT3N
2:22 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Network Engineer - Edinburg, VA - http://bit.ly/Nk4rX #jobs #jobangeles
2:22 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Web Developer - .NET - CSS - XML - Springfield, MO - http://ping.fm/E99Z1 #jobs #jobangeles
12:24 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Human Resources - HR - SPHR - Director - Manager - Management - Washington, DC - http://ping.fm/4R2HK
12:22 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
Linkedin is still my social network of preference, no slam on twitter. How Linked in was Built - http://bit.ly/IUfGV via @addthis
10:28 AM May 27th from web
http://bit.ly/IUfGV via @addthis
10:24 AM May 27th from web
RT @CyberCoders: 3D Programmer - C , 3D Graphics, 3D Math, DirectX, HLSL, Shader - http://bit.ly/1dCvGE #jobs #jobangeles
4:39 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: VB.NET Developer - .NET, SQL, Crystal Reports, C# - Jackson, MS - http://ping.fm/xVL6j #jobs #jobangeles
1:58 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: iPhone Developer - iPhone Programmer - iPhone Engineer - Los Angeles, CA - http://ping.fm/hytLD #jobs
1:58 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Java Programmer - J2ME, Java VM, Java APIs - Huntington Station, NY - http://ping.fm/MoVGU #jobs
1:58 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: SAP Project Manager - MM, FICO, Oil, Gas - Oklahoma City, OK - http://bit.ly/rf8xv #jobs #jobangeles
1:58 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: PHP Programmer, LAMP developer - Toronto, ON - http://bit.ly/DNXEV #jobs #jobangeles
1:58 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Director of Social Networking, Health Wellness, E-commerce, Web - http://bit.ly/Zwt9G #jobs #jobangeles
1:57 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
Sitting with Ati at Capmisi's on Mockingbird. I have had better pasta out of a rice a roni box!
4:41 PM May 23rd from Ping.fm
Great meeting today with the guys from Sigmatech! http://myloc.me/1kAI
2:42 PM May 21st from UberTwitter
Feel like hell today. http://myloc.me/1eVk
11:17 AM May 20th from UberTwitter
Need AS3 devs, I mean studs! Austin and LA. Any suggestions? http://myloc.me/1aKF
1:00 PM May 19th from UberTwitter
http://ping.fm/5ceP5
5:20 PM May 18th from TweetDeck
Thinking about getting engaged...check out the guys at www.dmnds4you.com They hooked me up and can do the same for you! Ask for Ben.
5:20 PM May 18th from Ping.fm
9 more minutes and then I can breathe.
4:34 PM May 17th from Ping.fm
@ MIT Enterprise Forum Meeting 12-2 today, see you there
11:06 AM May 16th from Ping.fm
http://ping.fm/bmUgr MIT Enterprise forum, lunch in Arlington. In the shadow of the new Cowboys stadium. See you there. 12 pm
about 12 hours ago from Tweed
http://ping.fm/iV1L1 @bizspark marketing panel with @giovanni @seanthinks. Good panel
3:19 PM Jun 12th from Tweed
Having a good time @bizspark Irving.
1:28 PM Jun 12th from Tweed
RT @CyberCoders: Senior Mixed-Signal Designer, ADC, DAC, DCS - Round Rock, TX - http://ping.fm/tjCLZ #jobs #jobangeles
10:43 AM Jun 11th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Python Developer, Xhtml, Cheetah, Unix, SQL - Concord, NC - http://bit.ly/fw46A #jobs #jobangeles
10:43 AM Jun 11th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Jr WebLogic Administrator TS/SCI Fullscope Poly - Arlington, VA - http://bit.ly/GYmuR #jobs #jobangeles
10:43 AM Jun 11th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Java Developer, Software Developer, Senior Software Engineer - Laurel, MD - http://ping.fm/gJnIa #jobs
10:43 AM Jun 11th from TweetDeck
In Los Angeles, all we had was sunshine and 78 degrees daily. Dallas, Lightning strikes just outside my office window! <3 Texas weather.
10:42 AM Jun 11th from TweetDeck
RT @giovanni: Microsoft Sparkstart in Dallas tomorrow: Have you registered? http://ping.fm/Plbp3 http://ping.fm/V9AQR
10:07 AM Jun 11th from Tweed
RT @accuweather: Lightning strike takes out Amazon's "Cloud" Computing service http://bit.ly/8ooYn
8:53 AM Jun 11th from Tweed
RT @CyberCoders: Vice President of Engineering - Wichita, KS - http://ping.fm/NS4xY #jobs #jobangeles
5:52 PM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Senior Java Developer with JSP, XML and SQL experience - Port Chester, NY - http://ping.fm/lFKcg #jobs
5:51 PM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Network Administrator, Windows 2003, Exchange 2003 - Rockville, MD - http://bit.ly/mozVQ #jobs #jobangeles
5:51 PM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Senior Systems Programmer - Games, C , PS3, Xbox - Bethesda, MD - http://ping.fm/Bwp47 #jobs
5:51 PM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: UI Scripting Programmer, Technical Design Document - http://bit.ly/17SZJG #jobs #jobangeles
5:50 PM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
@staffingamour happy birthday to you
9:47 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck in reply to staffingamour
RT @CyberCoders: DB2 Database Developer - DBA - Administrator - Northfield, CT - http://ping.fm/fbHtK #jobs #jobangeles
9:25 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: .Net Software Engineer, .Net Developer, VB.Net Software Engineer - Cambridge, MA - http://ping.fm/I8VJo #jobs
9:25 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: ASP.Net Web Application Developer, .Net Developer, C# Programmer - http://bit.ly/8gaz7 #jobs #jobangeles
9:25 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Search Engine Design and Development - Waltham, MA - http://ping.fm/Ouofb #jobs #jobangeles
9:25 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Jr Gameplay/Video Game Generalist Programmer-C - Lawrence, MA - http://bit.ly/TTmho #jobs #jobangeles
9:25 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Java Engineer - SOA, XML, C , Security Clearance - Annapolis Junction, MD - http://bit.ly/DrK0S #jobs #jobangeles
9:24 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Embedded Engineer with TSSCI - Annapolis Jct, MD - http://ping.fm/6SU0f #jobs #jobangeles
9:24 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Information Systems Security Engineer TS/SCI, CISSP, Full scope - Fort Meade, MD - http://ping.fm/JcLjf
9:24 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Embedded Engineer TS/ SCI- Embedded Engineer TS/SCI Full scope - Fort Meade, MD - http://ping.fm/RLB7G #jobs
9:24 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Systems Engineer TS/ SCI- Systems Administrator TS/ SCI FS - Fort Meade, MD - http://bit.ly/kkyMN #jobs #jobangeles
9:24 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: C Developer - Fort Meade, MD - http://ping.fm/zdH6w #jobs #jobangeles
9:23 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
The Bing Paradox. http://ping.fm/hFv3e
9:23 AM Jun 9th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Marketing Director - Marketing Manager - In-building Wireless - Vienna, VA - http://ping.fm/JIzYN #jobs
3:21 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: C#.NET Engineer - .NET Developer - Trading - GUI - Winforms - Chicago, IL - http://ping.fm/BUvlL #jobs
3:20 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: SQL Developer - .NET Engineer - C# Programmer - Chicago, IL - http://ping.fm/BUNc4 #jobs #jobangeles
3:20 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
If you were connected to me on BBM, you won't be able to reach me there anymore. Find me @vbehzadi or google talk - mr.behzadi
12:49 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Software Engineer - Senior Software Developer - C#,ASP.NET - Irvine, CA - http://ping.fm/TUFkS #jobs
12:46 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: SQL DBA, Database Administrator, SQL Server, Development DBA - Seal Beach, CA - http://ping.fm/bJWJG #jobs
12:45 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Business Development Director - Chicago, IL - http://ping.fm/iRcEL #jobs #jobangeles
12:45 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Solutions Architect - Sales - Denver, CO - http://ping.fm/gejG2 #jobs #jobangeles
12:45 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Ui Programmer - Front End Developer - Interactive Programmer - http://bit.ly/xq61h #jobs #jobangeles
12:45 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Linux Kernel Developer - Compiler Developer - C/C - OOP - Palo Alto, CA - http://ping.fm/W7Mii #jobs
12:45 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Web Developer - ESRI - GIS - PHP - UNIX - LINUX - MySQL - TS/SCI - http://bit.ly/18nr6f #jobs #jobangeles
12:44 PM Jun 8th from TweetDeck
Here we go. First full day at work the Palm Pre. Let see how it manages. So far it froze three times this weekend. All charge related. @palm
8:10 AM Jun 8th from Tweed
Big thumbs + touch screen + small keyboard + lots of email replys for work = problem -- gonna ride this out and see if I can get over it.
11:48 AM Jun 6th from Tweed
Pre frozen while charging. Not a good start on day 1.
11:25 AM Jun 6th from Tweed
First tweet from the Palm Pre! Using tweed. So far so good http://ping.fm/nK31M
9:32 AM Jun 6th from Tweed
Bte this my first uberdork moment. It better be worth it. Would have done this for a bold in a second, but you know...sprint.
8:30 AM Jun 6th from UberTwitter
Inside sprint store. Waiting for palm pre http://myloc.me/2MVw
8:26 AM Jun 6th from UberTwitter
@AnneWass Duck and cover! http://myloc.me/2KMK
9:41 PM Jun 5th from UberTwitter in reply to AnneWass
Sprint store has a VIP list for the pre! I thought I left the velevt rope in LA. Looks like tomorrow AM is the game plan.
6:27 PM Jun 5th from UberTwitter
Need Online Ad Sales Execs in Bay Area, NYC, LA, Chi! Work from anywhere. Need B2B or Agency Experience. Search Vahid @ www.cybercoders.com
5:54 PM Jun 5th from Ping.fm
Need ad sales execs in SF, LA, NYC and Chicago
2:03 PM Jun 3rd from Ping.fm
Looking for Ad sales execs in NYC, SF , LA, and Chicago. Need agency or web 2.0 experience #jobs, #jobsNYC #JobsLA #jobsSF #jobschicago
12:33 PM Jun 3rd from TweetDeck
@MobileAlchemy Derek, heard that my niece is now on board. Good stuff. Vahid http://myloc.me/2oV9
4:51 PM Jun 2nd from UberTwitter in reply to MobileAlchemy
RT @AnneWass: MySQL DBA needed asap in Austin OR Houston OR Dallas! http://ping.fm/XKxtU #jobs #jobstexas please RT
3:40 PM Jun 2nd from web
Making really really thin pancakes, aka crepes. http://myloc.me/2bud
9:42 AM May 31st from web
It appears as if TNT knows drama. Please, enough, we get it! http://myloc.me/1WUa
9:58 PM May 28th from UberTwitter
One of the things Dallas has over LA, easy access to diet cherry vanilla dr pepper. $.50 at vending machine is pretty good stuff.
9:01 PM May 28th from UberTwitter
RT @CyberCoders: C# Developer - .NET - WCF - MSMQ - COM - J2EE - SOAP - XML - http://bit.ly/UJ0nF #jobs #jobangeles
4:23 PM May 28th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Network Engineer, CCNP, CCVP, Cisco, Exchange - Palm Desert, CA - http://ping.fm/fvu25 #jobs #jobangeles
4:23 PM May 28th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Senior Software Engineer, PHP, Java, Python, SQL, UNIX, Ruby - Durham, NC - http://bit.ly/15hRcN #jobs #jobangeles
4:23 PM May 28th from TweetDeck
RT @AnneWass: Im looking for a Sr. SQL Database Developer in the LA area. D message me ASAP! http://ping.fm/1aM3F
4:22 PM May 28th from TweetDeck
Is anyone else finding gmail slow or unresponsive this morning? http://myloc.me/1THA
11:09 AM May 28th from UberTwitter
RT @CyberCoders: Ruby on Rails Developer - New York, NY - http://ping.fm/oaJxG #jobs #jobangeles
6:16 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Junior Software Engineer - C# -.NET - Python - Open GL - Script - http://bit.ly/ErZRB #jobs #jobangeles
6:16 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Vice President of Product Development - VP, Product Development - Seattle, WA - http://ping.fm/BkDet
2:23 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: C#, T-SQL, AJAX Developer, .NET Developer, WCF, C# Programmer - Seattle, WA - http://ping.fm/Ms3Gj #jobs
2:22 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Drupal Programmer - Software Engineer - Programmer, Developer - San Diego, CA - http://ping.fm/GuT3N
2:22 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Network Engineer - Edinburg, VA - http://bit.ly/Nk4rX #jobs #jobangeles
2:22 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Web Developer - .NET - CSS - XML - Springfield, MO - http://ping.fm/E99Z1 #jobs #jobangeles
12:24 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Human Resources - HR - SPHR - Director - Manager - Management - Washington, DC - http://ping.fm/4R2HK
12:22 PM May 27th from TweetDeck
Linkedin is still my social network of preference, no slam on twitter. How Linked in was Built - http://bit.ly/IUfGV via @addthis
10:28 AM May 27th from web
http://bit.ly/IUfGV via @addthis
10:24 AM May 27th from web
RT @CyberCoders: 3D Programmer - C , 3D Graphics, 3D Math, DirectX, HLSL, Shader - http://bit.ly/1dCvGE #jobs #jobangeles
4:39 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: VB.NET Developer - .NET, SQL, Crystal Reports, C# - Jackson, MS - http://ping.fm/xVL6j #jobs #jobangeles
1:58 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: iPhone Developer - iPhone Programmer - iPhone Engineer - Los Angeles, CA - http://ping.fm/hytLD #jobs
1:58 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Java Programmer - J2ME, Java VM, Java APIs - Huntington Station, NY - http://ping.fm/MoVGU #jobs
1:58 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: SAP Project Manager - MM, FICO, Oil, Gas - Oklahoma City, OK - http://bit.ly/rf8xv #jobs #jobangeles
1:58 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: PHP Programmer, LAMP developer - Toronto, ON - http://bit.ly/DNXEV #jobs #jobangeles
1:58 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
RT @CyberCoders: Director of Social Networking, Health Wellness, E-commerce, Web - http://bit.ly/Zwt9G #jobs #jobangeles
1:57 PM May 26th from TweetDeck
Sitting with Ati at Capmisi's on Mockingbird. I have had better pasta out of a rice a roni box!
4:41 PM May 23rd from Ping.fm
Great meeting today with the guys from Sigmatech! http://myloc.me/1kAI
2:42 PM May 21st from UberTwitter
Feel like hell today. http://myloc.me/1eVk
11:17 AM May 20th from UberTwitter
Need AS3 devs, I mean studs! Austin and LA. Any suggestions? http://myloc.me/1aKF
1:00 PM May 19th from UberTwitter
http://ping.fm/5ceP5
5:20 PM May 18th from TweetDeck
Thinking about getting engaged...check out the guys at www.dmnds4you.com They hooked me up and can do the same for you! Ask for Ben.
5:20 PM May 18th from Ping.fm
9 more minutes and then I can breathe.
4:34 PM May 17th from Ping.fm
@ MIT Enterprise Forum Meeting 12-2 today, see you there
11:06 AM May 16th from Ping.fm
Friday, May 15, 2009
Rebirth of Slick = Twitter Posts this week
-Left turn from the right lane is just stupid. If u are person who did that in front of me this morning....!*?*?!¤%*?! http://myloc.me/Uhz
-Need Ruby on Rails Developers (DFW), Product Managers (LA), Sales Engineers (SD), Flash Designer/Developer (Austin), more @ cybercoders.com
-Great article on recruiting...applies in more markets that Austin. Get yourself and your team ready. http://tinyurl.com/qmwa9d Pls RT
-Joe's Pizza delivers...lets see if its worth the hype.
Looking for Ruby on Rails in Dallas....Bueller, Bueller...
-@sabet work is going well, keeping an eye on @ihearty here and there. Kevin said we should talk. Whats the best way to reach you?
-RT @AnneWass: Breakfast at the Bev Hills Hotel with @ajpauly & @amansandhu! Yummm!! - Lucky! Miss you guys.http://myloc.me/OzX
-Lakers bounce back in a big way, crush Rockets, give me an stroke at the same time! http://viigo.im/z44
-Are you an 'app-hole'? http://viigo.im/z3X
-@sabet how is the best designer in OC? Fyi - We are expect baby #2 shortly! http://myloc.me/M7i
$1000 referral bonus - if your company is hiring and you refer me the position and I place a candidate to that role you will get 1k. Pls RT
-RT @CyberCoders: Ruby on Rails Developer, ROR, MySQL, Ajax, Agile - Pittsburgh, PA - http://cybercoders.com/?j=A... #jobs #jobangeles
-RT @CyberCoders: Artificial Intelligence Software Engineer - Prolog - Stony Brook, NY - http://cybercoders.com/?j=N... #jobs
-RT @CyberCoders: Java PrologDeveloper - Stony Brook, NY -http://cybercoders.com/?j=N... #jobs #jobangeles
-RT @CyberCoders: Business Development Manager - Portland, OR - http://cybercoders.com/?j=D... #jobs #jobangeles
-Testing out the new Ping.FM Desktop widget! I really like Adobe AIR
-Testing Yahoo! Messenger and Ping.FM config
-Tried it, loving it! Twitterberry is in trouble. Free BlackBerry Twitter client UberTwitter Beta 2 released http://viigo.im/xYx
-iPhone users eating up AT&T’s network http://viigo.im/xYs
-Twitter Spam Invades Trending Topics http://viigo.im/xYe
-RT @CyberCoders: Head of Corporate Communications - New York, NY - http://bit.ly/2xARy #jobs #jobangeles
-RT @CyberCoders: SAP Project Manager - MM, FICO, Oil, Gas - Oklahoma City, OK - http://bit.ly/rf8xv #jobs #jobangeles
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Looking for Ruby on Rails in Dallas....Bueller, Bueller...
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$1000 referral bonus - if your company is hiring and you refer me the position and I place a candidate to that role you will get 1k. Pls RT
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-RT @CyberCoders: Head of Corporate Communications - New York, NY - http://bit.ly/2xARy #jobs #jobangeles
-RT @CyberCoders: SAP Project Manager - MM, FICO, Oil, Gas - Oklahoma City, OK - http://bit.ly/rf8xv #jobs #jobangeles
-RT @CyberCoders: CPA, Public Accountant, Financial Services, Accounting, Audit - Phily, PA - http://cybercoders.com/?j=L... #jobs
-#rubyonrails #dallas #DFW #Webdeveloper #jobs #railsdevloper #RubyDeveloper If you know someone who's got talent let me know. @vbehzadi
-@tonyhawk Dude, thoughts with your family! Sucks for L. Speedy recovery.
-@vastika don't have an corp to corp or consultant roles, sorry
Sunday, March 29, 2009
COER-riculum for Hiring Managers AKA "Compelling Reasons to sign a External Recruiting Agency Contract"
Dear Hiring Manager, HR Specialist, Director of whatever:
I wanted to talk to you specifically about the benefits of utilizing an external recruiter these days.
Many times you will think that because my budget is being cut or my organization has a policy not to use an external agency that it doesn't make sense for me to get a contract and rate for contingent services in place. In fact, you may feel its a waste of time. Be sure to know that its probably not the case. I work with many companies who have no budget and policies against using recruiters but find money in the budget for the right resource and break policy when it make business sense. But more importantly I wanted you to think about a few things the next time a recruiter calls or emails.
Reason 1. Competitive Advantage for you and your team
What if you wanted to buy a car and you were only able to buy a Ford? Nothing wrong with Ford. As a matter of fact the first car that I ever wanted was a Ford Mustang GT 5.0L.
But choice and competition is a good thing. By engaging an external recruiting agency (terms of engagement will be a topic for another day) you force your internal and external resources to compete with one another to find a better quality candidate for you and your team.
Reason 2. Its usually free for you to see the cards.
Like Texas Hold'em, its an all in proposition when you work contingently. External recruiters have to give you everything they have with no guarantee that the time and work they are putting into finding you what you need will end up in a placement. If there is no placement then there is no fee. But what you have done is validate that you've seen all the best people in the market now and have the right person join your team. And if you do end up paying a fee, its only because you have someone joining your team that should a great return on your investment (there are no sure things so you should make sure you have a replacement guarantee with the agency).
Reason 3. You Work for the "Evil Empire"
All kidding aside you work for a company or corporation that has one purpose usually, make money, as much as it can and more than the year before. You may love your company, your job and your coworkers. But the company does not love you back. It just wants you to do whatever you have to make $$$. As a hiring manager, you are probably more aware of this than those who work for you. As such, you are expendable. Sorry.
Look around see what is going on right now. If it makes sense for your company, they will let you go just like they did your friends last week or your mentor last month.
You are probably just thankful these days that you have your job. But that doesn't mean you should be overcome with any sense of security. You shouldn't be (Yes, this does apply to internal HR professionals as well).
By getting recruiting contracts in place with the company you work for today you are opening the door for many people like you, your friends and your mentor now and in the future.
If people are to help others these days we have to create opportunities where there a fewer these days. It just takes one person per company to get this done.
Pay it forward. It will work its way back to you.
That is of course unless you want your company to sign an exclusive agreement with me. ;)
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
I wanted to talk to you specifically about the benefits of utilizing an external recruiter these days.
Many times you will think that because my budget is being cut or my organization has a policy not to use an external agency that it doesn't make sense for me to get a contract and rate for contingent services in place. In fact, you may feel its a waste of time. Be sure to know that its probably not the case. I work with many companies who have no budget and policies against using recruiters but find money in the budget for the right resource and break policy when it make business sense. But more importantly I wanted you to think about a few things the next time a recruiter calls or emails.
Reason 1. Competitive Advantage for you and your team
What if you wanted to buy a car and you were only able to buy a Ford? Nothing wrong with Ford. As a matter of fact the first car that I ever wanted was a Ford Mustang GT 5.0L.
But choice and competition is a good thing. By engaging an external recruiting agency (terms of engagement will be a topic for another day) you force your internal and external resources to compete with one another to find a better quality candidate for you and your team.
Reason 2. Its usually free for you to see the cards.
Like Texas Hold'em, its an all in proposition when you work contingently. External recruiters have to give you everything they have with no guarantee that the time and work they are putting into finding you what you need will end up in a placement. If there is no placement then there is no fee. But what you have done is validate that you've seen all the best people in the market now and have the right person join your team. And if you do end up paying a fee, its only because you have someone joining your team that should a great return on your investment (there are no sure things so you should make sure you have a replacement guarantee with the agency).
Reason 3. You Work for the "Evil Empire"
All kidding aside you work for a company or corporation that has one purpose usually, make money, as much as it can and more than the year before. You may love your company, your job and your coworkers. But the company does not love you back. It just wants you to do whatever you have to make $$$. As a hiring manager, you are probably more aware of this than those who work for you. As such, you are expendable. Sorry.
Look around see what is going on right now. If it makes sense for your company, they will let you go just like they did your friends last week or your mentor last month.
You are probably just thankful these days that you have your job. But that doesn't mean you should be overcome with any sense of security. You shouldn't be (Yes, this does apply to internal HR professionals as well).
By getting recruiting contracts in place with the company you work for today you are opening the door for many people like you, your friends and your mentor now and in the future.
If people are to help others these days we have to create opportunities where there a fewer these days. It just takes one person per company to get this done.
Pay it forward. It will work its way back to you.
That is of course unless you want your company to sign an exclusive agreement with me. ;)
Vahid Behzadi
Executive Recruiter
Saturday, March 28, 2009
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