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If you read the speaker’s bio on Eric Jaquith, it understates the real talent and influence that Eric has on the sourcing world. I think of Eric as the sourcer’s sourcer. If a sourcer needs a deep dive on a technology or a process, then Eric should be on your speed dial.

Last fall at ERE, I was discussing travel plans with a friend. I knew he had commuted from Atlanta to the conference by car with Eric. He mentioned that he was flying back to Atlanta and I curious why he did not want to travel by car with Eric (frankly, I cannot imagine a more interesting trip than being locked in a car for eight hours discussing sourcing, recruiting and business from Eric’s perspective). My friend replied that his brain still hurt from the trip down.

Jaquith_EricI doubt that Eric will fry our brains in 75 minutes, but I am looking forward to what he has to day. I still refer to notes that I have taken from previous sessions with Eric.

One of the aspects of SourceCon that I enjoy is learning and sharing. While most of my time will be spent learning from others, I also have an opportunity to share with the SourceCon audience. While I do not believe they are saving the best for last, I am the last speaker of the last day (Monday) and invite you to take a later flight and join me in a discussion of Employing Talent Communities to Rehumanize the Recruiting Process.


Make sure to join us March 14-15th in San Diego at SourceCon – register today!

Marvin Smith is a Social Recruiting Technologist that uses technology to put the human touch back into recruiting. In his roles, he identifies the target audiences that include the talent segments that map to the workforce plan and recruiting goals. In addition, he develops and carries out social media and brand strategies required to engage, cultivate, and nurture a long-term relationship with the targeted talent. Currently, Marvin is a research and sourcing practitioner who employs community building strategies on social media platforms to develop pipelines of talent for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Their approach to talent community relies heavily on Web 2.0 technologies and social communities to create a unique experience for the prospect or candidate that is exploring a career opportunity either now or in the future. Those conversations may take place during live events, in the virtual world using a social networking sites like LinkedIn or Twitter or Facebook, or they may take the form of an online technical briefing or webinar.
  • Michael Notaro

    Eric is awesome.

  • http://starbucks.com jer

    Eric is awesome.

  • http://booleanstrings.wordpress.com/ Irina Shamaeva

    Eric was “the” highlight of my first trip to ERE a year ago. I know a number of people whom Eric has coached and shared ideas and creativity with, and am one of them! I’m very much looking forward to see Eric (and, of course, Marvin!) again.

  • http://aces.arbita.net Glenn Gutmacher

    ERIC = Extreme Recruiting Intelligence Colleague
    JAQUITH = Just Absorb Quickly, Uncanny Intellect, Totally Helpful

  • http://apple.com jerL206

    Eric is awesome!

  • Russmoon

     

    My nickname for Eric is “The Ninja”

    He has caused me on more than one occassion to say “Eric my brain is temporarily saturated.”

    A Pro.