Cashin’ In: Atlanta’s Most Desired…

August 24, 2007 in Amitai Givertz, Atlanta, That's Life

According to the TheLadders.com — a career site for $100k+ jobs — the most viewed job titles in Atlanta by members in the last quarter were:

1. Vice President, Sales & Operations
2. Director, Operations
3. Vice President, Client Brand Management Group
4. Human Resources Director
5. Director, IT Operations

As for the companies who post the most $100k+ positions on TheLadders.com…

1. Coca-Cola
2. GMAC Insurance
3. Georgia-Pacific
4. KPMG
5. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

…while the Atlanta-based companies for which TheLadders.com members most want to work are:

1. The Weather Channel
2. Cox Enterprises
3. Bass Hotels & Resorts
4. Ceridian
5. Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Of course, everything is relative. Isn’t it?

Posted by: Amitai Givertz

Who Needs an Unconference?

July 30, 2007 in Networking, That's Life

As I ask myself that question to help frame the upcoming Atlanta Roadshow I am reminded of an excellent post that Julian Seery Gude posted on EXCELER8ion.com: Business, more like open source software. The post was written during the week of Jeff Hunter’s seminal TalUncon held in January of this year.

Competition and the free market are great and I don’t mean as a passing fancy. That doesn’t mean that a free market capitalist system, or the businesses and individuals that drive it, are free of problems. Don’t jump to political conclusions though – I’m not hinting at a political agenda. I’m talking about financial systems and business and how we might be able to use a model like open source software to make business a lot better – regardless of where in the world your chair sits in this flat world, or what side of the political spectrum you favor. Participants convening today at The Talent Unconference have an opportunity to employ radical transparency and what I’d call open source business by dropping their guard.

As usual, thought-provoking and on point. Just like our friend Mr. McLeod at gapingvoid.com…

If you are in Atlanta on Tuesday, September 25th, 2007 mark your calendar for what promises to be an awesome day of learning, networking and — of course — unconferencing! Bookmark this site or subscribe to the feed to stay ahead of details as they are confirmed.

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Hit the Road, Jack!

July 29, 2007 in That's Life

Well, I’m rather pleased that John Sumser asked me to have a hand in this new venture and build on the successes chalked up in Minneapolis. I am getting my ducks in a row having committed to coordinate the next event in Atlanta and there is much to learn.

Beyond Atlanta, who knows? That’s what makes a Recruiting Roadshow fun!

Stay posted…

Posted by Amitai Givertz