Kathy Bornheimer has over 20 years of experience in recruitment and career coaching. She spent several years recruiting in engineering before migrating to IT professionals. As a recruiter Kathy was repeatedly involved in the hiring process with the employer and the candidate. She could be that proverbial “fly on the wall” and was privy to both sides of the issue. She witnessed ...
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Graduating from Facebook to LinkedIn by Kathy Bornheimer - Mar, 2013 LinkedIn is now acknowledged as one of the most effective modes of job search/career management networks. It is not for social purposes and you have connections not friends in your network. As college students prepare for the professional world of work, the transitions begin well before graduation. To begin this journey the use of Social Media must go to that next level beginning in the junior year for a 4-year degree or by t... |
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Marketing Yourself in Job Search by Kathy Bornheimer - Feb, 2012 No matter how the “job market” swings the prepared job seeker/career manager must understand the employer’s needs and wants. Basic marketing principles apply in this endeavor in order to “seal the deal and obtain the job you want. Basic Market Research Techniques What does the market (employers) want? Find this out by doing your homework through various resources. The Internet is a fantastic tool; however, how you use it i... |
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Advantages of Hiring First Generation American Workers by Kathy Bornheimer - Jul, 2011 With the increase of immigration into the United States comes the increase in the children of this generation. This future workforce will eventually become the current workforce. The three highest groups of immigrants are Hispanic, Middle Eastern and Asian populations. The immigrant generation settles into a community and offers work skills that are needed, as well as contributing to that area socially and culturally. The ... |
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Are You Prepared To Recruit The 'Next' Generation? by Kathy Bornheimer - Jun, 2011 - Do you remember when the only body part that was pierced was women’s ears? - How do you develop, maintain or use a “blog” and can you tweet with the best of them? - Did you participate in Vietnam War protests, or learn about them on the History Channel? - A candidate says, “Working here would be really fly”; is that good or bad? - Did you buy your first new car for under $20,000.00? - What is your tolerance fo... |
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Basic Rules of Using LinkedIn by Kathy Bornheimer - Apr, 2011 While LinkedIn is a form of social media and networking, it must be used as a tool with a professional focus. More and more articles are being written about how to use LinkedIn, so here are some major considerations and basic etiquette dos and don’ts: Why do you have a LinkedIn account? • I’m a job seeker • I’m changing or managing my career • I’m starting a business or becoming self-employed • I’ve accepted a LinkedIn in... |
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A Simple “Thank You” Goes a Long Way by Kathy Bornheimer - Sep, 2010 This subject was addressed in earlier publications (Creative Materials for Job Search and The Resume; Just Part of the Package). Since the publication of those works use of technology and Social Networking (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.) has increased greatly. So, let’s look at this again. People love to be acknowledged and recognized for what they do or have done. This would include an interview, providing you with a ref... |
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Employers Want “Excellent verbal and written communication skills”; They Mean It! by Kathy Bornheimer - Aug, 2010 With today’s 24/7 technology, written and verbal communication formats have expanded. Those with superior skills are often the ones selected for employment and/or promotions (45 Things blog (8/2), emails and voice messages) and HR Capitalist, The (7/27) “Hire the Write Candidate”). Both of these articles address the writing abilities of candidates and the impact it has in regards to resumes/cover letters, emails and voice mail... |
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Effective Use of Social Media and the Mature Worker by Kathy Bornheimer - May, 2010 There are increasing programs on using Social Media offered by a plethora of resources. Some just skim the surface, some overwhelm and others are so technical that the participant goes into shut down. The following information is specifically for the novice and the technically challenged “baby boomer” who finds themselves in an unstable employment situation or job search. The focus will be exclusively on the use of LinkedIn... |
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Striving For Satisfying Employment by Kathy Bornheimer - Jan, 2010 The overwhelming majority of people look for jobs; an enlightened few now realize they need to search for satisfying employment. Yes, there is a difference! As a recruiter or a hiring manager in past lives I have experienced an employer driven job market and a workforce driven market. Adjustments must be made depending on the times. We all need work/jobs to meet our needs financially, professionally and personally. Since we... |
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Leadership: Are You Ready For It? by Kathy Bornheimer - Jul, 2009 In good economic times effective leaders are an asset; in turbulent economic times these good leaders are a requirement. Many people view the concepts of management and leadership as the same thing. They are not; good managers manage things and tasks (sometimes people), good leaders lead people. An over looked group of people are the good informal leaders. They do not have official titles; nor do they necessarily want them.... |
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