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The PeopleZone by Talon: Cover Letters - Less is More
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Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Cover Letters - Less is More. Talon Tip: keep your cover letters and introductory emails short. Imagine someone reading it on a smart phone with a small screen. Here’s a draft I helped someone with earlier this week (the original was three times longer):. Dear Mr. Hall,. Thank you for your time today. Per our discussion, I am interested in a Chief Financial Officer. Position. A brief recap of my experience:. Acme Homes: three years as CFO. Of this $100M homebuilder.
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The PeopleZone by Talon: Skinny Offerings at Fall ULI
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Thursday, October 21, 2010. Skinny Offerings at Fall ULI. We hoped to hear some great insights (if not encouragement) at last week’s ULI meeting but there wasn’t much to go around. We’re still in for a long slow recovery, so don’t expect to see huge improvement anytime soon. The lone bright spot appears to be the multifamily sector. With occupancy rates hovering above 90%, apartment projects are cash flowing and lenders feel comfortable enough with the underwriting to lend on them. Regional homebuilder e...
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The PeopleZone by Talon: Linked-In Recommendations
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Sunday, February 21, 2010. We've noticed the growing popularity of capturing recommendations from former supervisors and peers, especially to display on LinkedIn. Virtually all come across more as a tribute than a professional recommendation, going on and one about what a great person the subject is. how he/she is a superb leader, strategic thinker, self starter, team oriented. blah, blah, blah. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Lessons Learned in the Search Business. FDIC Opportunities: Part I. View m...
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The PeopleZone by Talon: Pony Rides and the Great Real Estate Recession
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010. Pony Rides and the Great Real Estate Recession. 38 billion – the remnants from failed banks that the FDIC is trying sell, ranging from virtually worthless mortgage backed securities to office decorations such as plastic Christmas trees. 40% - the decline in commercial property values since 2007. 280 billion – the additional loan losses that will need to be absorbed based on extrapolating the last two points. 280 – the number of bank failures since 9/25/2008. 2932 – poten...
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The PeopleZone by Talon: Timesharing Your Expertise
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Wednesday, February 16, 2011. Or, the former VP of Customer Service from an award winning home builder? Tap into the brain trust while it’s available. How to do that? Well, we’ve got some ideas on that which we’ll be sharing soon. Stay tuned. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Lessons Learned in the Search Business. FDIC Opportunities: Part I. FDIC Opportunities: Part II Navigating the RAC List. The Talon Group- Facebook. The Talon Group- web site. What Makes Companies Successful.
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The PeopleZone by Talon: July 2011
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Just gonna have to be a different man. Time may change me; but I can't trace time. David Bowie’s hit from the ‘70s could be an anthem for the current times. Companies have been forced to adjust, adapt and ally in ways never envisioned before. Take a look at how some companies are making the change. Pulte (for sale housing) appoints Avalon Bay CEO (for rent housing) to its Board of Directors. Could this portend a move into rental housing for volume builders? View my complete prof...
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The PeopleZone by Talon: Our Favorite Interview Question
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010. Our Favorite Interview Question. If you've been in the workforce for any period of time, you've either asked or been asked some great questions in an interview. Here's one of our favorites, why we like it and what we look for:. What are the two worst business decisions you've made and what was their impact on the company's profit statement or balance sheet? We look for two things in the answer:. A C-level candidate should cite a much more significant example than a mid-level m...
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The PeopleZone by Talon: Ch-Ch-Changes
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Wednesday, July 27, 2011. Just gonna have to be a different man. Time may change me; but I can't trace time. David Bowie’s hit from the ‘70s could be an anthem for the current times. Companies have been forced to adjust, adapt and ally in ways never envisioned before. Take a look at how some companies are making the change. Pulte (for sale housing) appoints Avalon Bay CEO (for rent housing) to its Board of Directors. Could this portend a move into rental housing for volume builders? The Talon Group- web ...
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The PeopleZone by Talon: The Naked Interview
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Monday, May 24, 2010. The next time you enter the interview arena– as a hiring manager or candidate– you might want to try getting naked first. OK, not in the literal sense but as described in the business bestseller. Lencioni’s book addresses the three things that tend to sabotage client loyalty:. Fear of losing the business. Fear of being embarrassed. Fear of looking inferior. The book affirmed something we’ve felt is wrong with the interview methods many companies rely on. See if this sounds familiar:.
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The PeopleZone by Talon: Purpose Driven Networking
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Sunday, February 21, 2010. The opening sentence in Rick Warren's bestseller " Purpose Driven Life". Sums up a common mistake most people make in their approach to networking: "It's not about you." A good example of this is reflected in the email below, received this week from a job seeker. (The text has been edited for confidentiality.). Dear Recruiting Professional,. Does this mean I can expect to receive a similar follow-up from John in another 2-3 weeks, and every 2-3 weeks thereafter? I'm continuing ...
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