David Perry, Managing Director of Perry-Martel International, an executive search, recruiting and placement firm - and co-author of "Guerrilla Marketing for Job Hunters: 400 unconventional Tips, Tricks and Tactics to Land Your Dream Job" joins us with insiders advice and startling opinions regarding job search in 2006.
His new book is particularly strong on tips, advice, and suggestions for using technology in your campaign for the job you want. Tips for harnessing the full power of Google, LinkedIn, and ZoomInfo to unearth opportunities in the "hidden job market" are particularly impressive.
About Perry-Martel International Inc.
Source: Perry-Martel Web site
Perry-Martel International Inc. is in the business of working with CEOs, senior executives, and business owners of innovative high-tech companies to help them bring their businesses up to the level of productivity, profitability, and success that they want.
About David Perry
Source: Perry-Martel Web site
A professional executive recruiter for 20 years, Perry is the Human Resource Policy Advisor to one of North America's largest technology associations CATAAlliance.
He is frequently quoted on trends and issues regarding executive search, recruiting and HR in leading business publications including The Wall Street Journal, IT World, EETimes, NetWork World, HR Today, and Venture Wire. He appears regularly as an executive search and labor market analyst for CBC News World.
David is cofounder of the Knowledge Workers Institute of Canada, past Vice-Chair of the Canadian Technology Human Resources Board, and former board and executive committee member of the Software Human Resource Council. He is the Human Resource Policy Advisor to the 5600 member companies of the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance. He is also the author of Career Guide for the High-Tech Professional: Where the jobs are and how to land them, [Career Press 2004].
David graduated McGill University in 1982 with a BA in Economics and Industrial Relations. As a Commissioned Officer, he Graduated 1st in his class and was awarded the Sword of Honor. In 1999, he was recognized as one of the "Top 40 Under 40" Entrepreneurs. He lives in Ottawa, Canada with his wife and business partner Anita Martel and their four children. He recruits globally.