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Finding recruiters and stalking them like a pro

Max Effgen, December 10, 2009

Great post from Microsoft Staffing Manager and Employee Evangelist Heather Hamilton for those 4 of you looking for a job these days… One Louder: Finding recruiters and stalking them like a pro

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WSJ: How Saatchi CEO Makes Hires

Max Effgen, December 1, 2009

Not your typical interview. Cool ideas.

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Why You Shouldn’t Hire A Perfect Job Candidate

Max Effgen, October 27, 2009

Entertaining read by Guy Nadivi in Forbes. I would add to his empirical evidence with similar experiences lately. I have been hearing others talk about this same thing happening to them. Has it happened to you? Forbes: Why You Shouldn’t Hire A Perfect Job Candidate

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Why hire me?

Max Effgen, September 22, 2009

Solid read on the WSJ blogs on why you need to “ABC” “A, Always B, Be C, Closing” on you. Another great tidbit from over the weekend, “Do not focus on the role. Focus on you. If they are looking only for requirements on a job rec, you will be…

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Perfect the Elevator Pitch

Max Effgen, July 20, 2009

Some great advice for your next interview. Pitch yourself. Inevitably you will be shuffled from place to place and interview to interview. Why not craft your own elevator pitch? Check How to Perfect an Elevator Pitch About Yourself. I found this via LifeHacker Get Comfortable Bragging to Perfect Your Elevator…

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Do you have any questions…

Max Effgen, July 19, 2009

If a candidate is qualified, I tend to judge by the questions the interviewee asks. It shows the level of interest and a slice of the behavioral aspects of the individual’s work approach. People that ask no questions or questions about compensation before an offer never get the job. Check…

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7 Great Interview Questions

Max Effgen, July 13, 2009

A key to get the job is to ask great questions. Check this well written article: Seven Great Questions to Ask at a Job Interview. Have questions. Get answers.

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50 Common Interview Questions

Max Effgen, July 12, 2009

Older, but relevant post: 50 Common Interview Questions. The salary questions/answers are only half correct. Being prepared is the best luck.

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Ace the Interview

Max Effgen, July 7, 2009

Solid read at the Harvard Business Blog. Check Ace the Interview by David Silverman. Some sound advice when you land that interview. Glad to see that I am not the only one blogging about this topic. Readers are Leaders.

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The new phone screen…

Max Effgen, July 7, 2009

More than ever the phone screen is making deep dives into questions typically reserved for the interview. In reality there is really no difference between a phone screen and a sales call. Present yourself in lieu of a product and land the face-to-face. Here are some tips that help me…

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Max Effgen

Max Effgen

Builds and grows technology companies as an entrepreneur and angel investor backing early-stage companies in AI, health and wellness, ultra-low power radio, and enterprise software. Snowboarding, baseball, swimming, running, coaching, photography, backpacking and skyscraper stair climbs happen off the clock. Also, I am a SABR Contributor, live in Seattle and from Chicago.

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