John Vlastelica

"Contact me. I dare you." Notes on the War for Talent

January 6, 2012

I rather enjoy sourcing software architects, designers and developers. Sorting through their blogs reveals what's new in software languages, design..

Fixing the HR Black Hole

December 13, 2011

I recently helped Dice interpret the results of a 300-tech candidate survey they completed around the HR black hole. No surprise, a lot of savvy..

Sourcing and Social Media Expert Carmen Hudson Joins Recruiting Toolbox

February 22, 2011

Recruiting Toolbox, Inc. is pleased to welcome Carmen Hudson to the team as Engagement Manager – Sourcing and Social Media Strategy.

Speed

February 9, 2011

John and I talk a lot as you would expect. And our conversations are generally really interesting, given our backgrounds. It's actually one of the..

Seriously funny careers site content: Woot.com

January 31, 2011

So many corporate career sites play it safe. They're loaded with stock photos of diverse people, PR-approved content, and compliance oriented job..

A thought about strategy...

February 25, 2010

I've returned to a corporate recruiting leadership role. And you know what? I've been thinking a lot about strategy lately.

Prepare for your Recruiter Interview

June 2, 2009

Do you have an upcoming interview for a new recruiting job?

Get Demographic Data

March 9, 2009

Trying to build an online media recruiting campaign?

Catbert, Evil HR Director

December 22, 2008

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Hiring Decisions are big financial decisions

September 24, 2008

I loved this - heard something new today. Not mind blowing, but a really simple way to think about the hiring decision.