THE TALENT MAGNET - CAREER MOVES

This past year has been one of tremendous growth and change for The Talent Magnet. We moved locations, established a dozen NEW Client relationships, and added Jill Millman to our roster as a Recruitment Associate! Jill has strengthened our relationships with candidates at all levels. Her responsiveness, attention to detail, and genuine concern for her candidate's best interests have made her an invaluable asset! All of the the change has been very positive and has ultimately resulted in many successful placements. In fact, the last six weeks have been the busiest of the year, resulting in the successful placement of 9 exceptional candidates in new careers! The Talent Magnet would like to salute some of the prestigious organizations whose partnership has made 2006 a fantastic year; they include: GREY ADVERTISING L'OREAL A & E TELEVISION NETWORKS KIRSHENBAUM BOND & PARTNERS GOTHAM, INC. JC DECAUX - NORTH AMERICA PARADE MAGAZINE MEDIAEDGE:CIA AR MEDIA LOWE WORLDWIDE AMERIC

When seeking out a charitable organization to support, I was introduced several years ago to The Joe Torre Safe at Home Foundation! This organization has a fantastic mission...to put an end to Domestic Violence! They are spreading the word through various educational programs and by providing a SAFE environment for children who may be experiencing Domestic Violence to come to! To learn more about this wonderful organization and how you can assist them, I encourage all to visit http://www.joetorre.org For me this organization provides a way for me to contribute to a GREAT cause and...it does not hurt that the foundation was developed by NEW YORK YANKEE MANAGER, JOE TORRE AND HIS WIFE!!! The pictures I am sharing are from their most recent Gala that was held on November 10th at Pier 60 at Chelse Piers...it was truly a night to remember!!!!

Most of you that visit my blog know that I generally discuss issues that relate to searching for jobs, interviewing, resumes, etc. In addition, I close out all my postings with a quote of some sort. The quotes usually come from a song that I identify with (usually something from a Rap, Hip-Hop or R & B artist). The truth is that my musical tastes are quite varied. My iPod has an eclectic inventory of Classic Rock, Pop, Reggae...along with my favorite Rap & Hip-Hop tunes. Music has always been an important part of my life. I find inspiration & peace from listening to lyrics & beats that move me. Although I never played an instrument...it has been a regret of mine that I did not have the ability to use music as another form of creative expression. I was always envious of the person that could sit down at a piano and bang out a tune or that I was not the guy grabbing my guitar and jamming with my frends. To this end, I finally decided to address my fears (of not being capa

The Yankees are in the post season...the Giants season has begun...and all seems right with the world...except the RESUME, ATTITUDE, INTERVIEW STYLE of many of the candidates I have been meeting. I believe that because of the robust economy and the volume of job openings listed on corporate websites and HotJobs, Careerbuilder, Monster & Craigslist...there seems to be a "laid back " approach by many jobseekers to their search. Do not be fooled into thinking that because there appears to be so many jobs out there... or the fact that you are getting many interviews, that either of these guarantee you landing a new position. You have to remember that you are continuing to compete with other jobseekers whose education, experience, interpersonal skills, resume structure are as good, if not better than your own!!! Candidates need to assume that there are at least three other QUALITY candidates the employer is comparing them to in every hiring decision!!! This is where "brin

We have now settled into our new corporate headquarters (despite some lingering boxes & files)!!! The Talent Magnet is fully operational and loving our new space! 1270 Broadway Suite 507 New York, New York 10001 212-885-2180 (corner of 32nd & Broadway) Below is a "snapshot" of some our HOTTEST openings: -ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE- Global Ad Agency looking for a talented account services pro with one year as an AE to work on a CPG account - to 55K -JUNIOR HR GENERALIST- Boutique Ad Agency is seeking a dynamic HR pro with 3+ years of GENERALIST experience who is primed to groomed for an HR Manager role - to 65K -MANAGER OF GLOBAL MARKETING - International Beauty leader is seeking a Creative/Stategic marketer with 5+ years Beauty experience to join their Global Fragrance team - to 90K + Bonus -EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT/PROJECT COORDINATOR - **HOT SPOT** - Cosmetics Giant looking for a versatile administrative profession with a proven history as a "right-arm" to senior execs

Well...we finally made it to our new new home!!! You will now find the tremendous "PULL" of The Talent Magnet bringing you to: 1270 Broadway - Suite 507 New York, New York 10001 The new phone # is 212-885-2180 "The timing for this move could not have been better" according to industry expert Dr. Howard Aroesty . "Human Resources and Hiring Managers want to feel that they are receiving your full attention and all of your resources when relying upon a recruitment firm." By adding a dynamic professional ( Jill Millman ) to my staff to be dedicated to sourcing candidates, recruitment & networking to further increase our Referral base; I am in a better position than many of the LARGE/NATIONAL companies to provide a level of personalized service my clients have come to expect & that truly sets us apart from the competition! Over the past month, we have continued to forge new Client & Candidate relationships, while preparing for our move! This has re

The Talent Magnet is pleased to announce that Jill Millman has joined our team in the capacity of Recruitment Associate! Jill will be responsible for sourcing and screening exceptional candidates in a variety of skill categories. Her superior client service skills and ability to identify “talent” will certainly serve to improve candidate relationships and contribute to our reputation for introducing a caliber of professionals that our competition only aspires to. We look forward to continuing to grow and improve our ability to be the most effective recruitment resource in NYC!!! Thanks again for your partnership. Regards- Sean Koppelman President The Talent Magnet

THE TALENT MAGNET IS MOVING TO A NEW LOCATION Since our inception in late 2004; The Talent Magnet has enjoyed substantial growth and success. This can be attributed to the establishment of strong recruitment partnerships with some of the most prestigious organizations in the country and some of the best Human Resources professionals in NYC. In conjunction, we have continued to identify, introduce and establish relationships with superior candidates that truly distinguish us from other services. As a result, it has become necessary to expand our staff and seek out a new location to accommodate our growth and enable us to continue to provide the level of service our clients have come to expect. I am pleased to announce that as of August 24, 2006 – The Talent Magnet will be moving our headquarters to new state-of-the-art offices located at: 1270 Broadway Suite 507 New York, New York 10001 More information including phone/fax numbers will be emailed and hard copy mailed closer to our move

Let me begin by explaining that is entry is not disputing some Cosmo article and has nothing to do with sex... For the past several months, I have had occasion to place many entry level candidates and many people making their first or second job change. In 9 out of 10 conversations; the SIZE of the employer has become a primary focus. New graduates are being counseled by school "Career Counselors", Mom & Dad, friends to seek out a GIANT GLOBAL COMPANY THAT WILL HAVE A FORMAL TRAINING PROGRAM AND MANY LAYERS OF MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE. The candidates making their first or second job change are also struggling with this SIZE issue. Candidates coming out of a small to mid-size company are often seeking the resources, opportunity for advancement (and movement within an organization), as well as the structure they assume will be more evident in a larger company. Then there are the folks who have been working for a Fortune 100 company and are looking for the autonomy, greater

HOT OPENINGS OFFERED BY THE TALENT MAGNET ASSISTANT MEDIA PLANNERS/BUYERS (various Advertising Media Agencies) - entry level candidates w/ related internships or candidates w/ 6 months - 1 year related experience - to 35K HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGER (Global Media Agency) - 3+ years as a Senior Generalist or HR Manager in Advertising or Media - heavy emphasis on RECRUITMENT - to 80K EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (Global Consulting Firm) - 3+ years of experience as an Administrative/Executive Assistant - Finance/Consulting/Banking preferred - to 50K DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE EVENTS (Global Beauty Leader) - 5+ years of experience as a Manager or Director of Corporate Events - strong management skills - responsible for budget, securing venues, vendor negotiation, travel, catering, entertainment, etc. - prefer candidates out of BEAUTY, FASHION, PUBLISHING, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS - to 110K DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS -HR-(Publishing/Online Media Company) - 10 years of leadership experience in HR as a Ma

These past few weeks have been fantastic! The weather is getting nicer, days are getting longer, baseball has begun...and The Talent Magnet has successfully placed 10 more candidates in NEW JOBS!!! The diversity in industry and category is one of the more important things that set us apart from other staffing firms. This is evidenced by our client list and the candidates we are placing. The following is a snapshot of the most recent Talent Magnet success stories: Project Coordinator - Fashion Ad Agency Ad Sales Coordinator - International Outdoor Ad Agency Human Resources Manager - Publishing Marketing Assistant - Cosmetics/Beauty VP, Account Director - Healthcare Communications Agency Manager of Planning - Retail/Fashion Account Manager - Online Marketing Company Executive Assistant - Luxury Company Assistant Account Executive - Global Ad Agency Interactive Media Planner - Media Agency I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the fantastic REFERRAL NETWORK that has introduced so m

The Talent Magnet has been busy introducing some really exceptional candidates to the most sought after employers in NYC...and the country for that matter!!! The past few weeks our hard work has resulted in the successful match of more than a half dozen unique candidates with employers that are: in the industry they targeted, provided them with the title and scope of responsibility they desired and paid them an average of 10K more in base pay!!! The reason for our success is rooted in our tremendous listening skills! It sounds simple...but the biggest complaint I hear from both my clients & candidates is that the recruiters they are working with...do not listen to them. Clients are frustrated by candidate referrals that are made that lack the skill set, interpersonal skills or education they specified as NECESSARY in order to be considered. Candidates are repeatedly frustrated by the calls they get & pressure they receive to pursue opportunities they are NOT interested in. My

The marketplace continues to heat up as the need to identify "talent" is becoming more urgent! The following are a sample group of some of the "HOTTEST" spots we are looking to fill!!! ______________________________________________________________ MEDIA PLANNERS - all levels needed for various MEDIA AGENCIES - especially anyone with INTERACTIVE experience - must have at least a year as a Planner (salary is negotiable & based on current compensation) AD SALES COORDINATOR - (Outdoor Ad Agency) college degree & 1 year of experience as a Coordinator or Assistant in a Sales environment - support of ad sales is strongly preferred - will handle day to day client contact - contracts - proposals - presentations (salary to 35K + up to 15K in bonus based on sales team production) ACCOUNT MANAGER (Internet Marketing Company) - Bachelors degree & 1 year of current experience in a cutting edge Interactive Marketing environment - this is a CLIENT SERVICES role - expos

Things have picked up tremendously over the past 2 weeks with the addition of 3 new clients and over 50 new job openings!!!! One thing that has not changed is the expectation of clients. They want to meet unique & highly skilled candidates. We have been very fortunate...as a result of an extensive referral network to identify & develop relationships with some ALLSTARS!!! My clients(EMPLOYERS) are not only paying me to expedite a screening/referral process, but also to introduce them to someone who is NOT posting their resume online, NOT sending their resume repeatedly to the corporate website, and NOT those jobseekers that have been "around for 6 months". To this end, I am actively "scouting" for "undiscovered talent"...candidates NOT actively out there...but instead open to hearing about exciting opportunities - NOT desperate to make a move just to get out of where they are currently. To promote an active referral program, The Talent Magnet offers

The following is for the benefit of those jobseekers that have truly never worked with a recruiter...and for those who like to "run game" on recruiters and pretend they have never used a recruitment service to find a job!!!! First, I'd like to share a bizarre, but extremely relevant story. A colleague of mine has "Jane" as a candidate. Jane is an accomplished Finance professional from the world of Advertising. She has a strong educational background, 2 jobs over a nine year period (STABLE!!!???) and has held progressive roles that suggest her abilities are extraordinary. BTW- The advertising industry is an industry that is dominated by recruiters! Meaning that perhaps 1/3 of the positions filled/openings above entry level are "called out" by agencies to recruiters Jane is in the industry 10 years and therefore you would assume is familiar with most things inherent to the business of advertising. My colleague has an opening with a Media giant that repre

Happy New Year to all of you!!!! This past year was a fantastic one for The Talent Magnet...and 2006 is shaping up to be even better!!!! That means MORE NEW CLIENTS, MORE NEW JOBS & MORE EXCEPTIONAL JOB SEEKERS to represent!!!!! The end of the year was painfully slow. However, just as I predicticted, Clients are waking up and are looking for "TALENT"!!!! The new budgets are in...people got their bonuses (and are NOW leaving), ineffective managers have been "relieved" of their duties...everyone is looking forward and wiping the slate clean!!! The Talent Magnet is actively engaged in searches for extraordinary professionals in the following categories... HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT MARKETING ADVERTISING (AGENCY ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT & MEDIA) LUXURY PUBLISHING COSMETICS/BEAUTY SALES INTERACTIVE FASHION/RETAIL PROMOTIONS ACCOUNTING/FINANCE and more......... If you were an athlete or an entertainer, you would have an Agent!!! The team at The Talent Mag