Over the past decade, Jim Stroud has built an expertise in lead generation strategies, social media recruiting, video production, podcasting, online research, competitive intelligence, community management and training. He has consulted for such companies as Microsoft, Google, MCI, Siemens, and a host of start-up companies. Recently, Stroud joined Bernard Hodes Group as a Director of Sourcing and Social Strategy.

Prior to Hodes, Stroud created and sold three online properties, managed an award-winning blog, published a weekly newsletter for job-seekers and a recruiter training magazine, and co-hosted a popular technology podcast. He has also produced multiple web series devoted to such topics as: job search, recruiting, technology, and language learning. Stroud has been quoted by such publications as Globe and Mail, US News and World Report, Wall Street Journal, and The Atlanta Journal and Constitution. Monster.com, Entrepreneur, Black Enterprise, and The HR Examiner have all cited Stroud for his digital influence. He also served as the EmCee of SourceCon, the premier global conference on sourcing for three consecutive years.

When not online, Jim Stroud suffers from withdrawal symptoms that can only be soothed by chocolate chip cookies and family time.