Jim Stroud is a Social Media Development Manager for EnglishCafe, the premier English learning community for global professionals. Prior to EnglishCafe, Jim Stroud amassed a decade of experience in the Recruiting field. As a self-described “Searchologist,” Jim has consulted for such companies as Microsoft, Google, MCI, Siemens and a host of startup companies.

When not engaged in Recruitment Research, Competitive Intelligence and Training projects for the aforementioned organizations, Jim created and sold two online properties while managing an award-winning blog – The Recruiters Lounge (therecruiterslounge.com). He is also the producer and co-host of the video series – I Live Online (www.iliveonline.net) and co-host of the technology podcast – Friday Traffic Report (www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport).   Jim also produces The Searchologist (www.thesearchologist.com), a membership site focused on resume sourcing and lead generation strategies for Recruiters. 

Jim Stroud was recently honored by Career Magazine for being among the “Who’s Who In The Career industry” and cited by the HR Examiner as being among the most influential people in the global online HR Community.  He has been quoted in such leading publications as The Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report, Fast Company and Globe and Mail. Jim Stroud is also a highly sought after Trainer and Public Speaker. 

When he is not online, Jim suffers severe withdrawal pains that can only be soothed by chocolate chip cookies and family time. Jim Stroud can be contacted via his website at: www.thesearchologist.com