My name’s Martin Burns. I’m a recruiter. Which (IMHO) means I’m engaged in one of the most important parts of the economy – understanding, and impacting, how people answer two interlaced questions: “How do I find a job?” and “How do I find someone to do this job?” We (and I’m looking directly at you) need to make it easier to answer those two questions. The movement of capital relies on it, and the movement of capital defines how well we live our lives.
Personally/ professional history:
- My background’s a mix – recruitment, sales, marketing, and a few other skill sets mixed in. Life’s been good to me.
- I’m a husband and father – amazing wife, and two incredible kids. My parents and siblings are equally great. Life’s been very good to me.
I’ve been working for as long as I can remember – I sold seed packets door to door in elementary school, to win points for a baseball glove, and got hooked on the idea that effort = stuff. Seemed like a nice, simple concept I could get behind.
My major personal interests are recruitment, literature, writing, philosophy, culture and cuisine. The connections are there – I think recruitment is one of the most underrated drivers of civilization. Its impact on economies, militaries, societies and growth is stupendous. I’ve spent the better part of a decade & a half now in that world, as a participant-observer, critic and fan. The cuisine part is mostly my fancy way of saying that I like food. Quite a bit.
Right now, I am working at Mobiquity (look ‘em up – they’re turning into a big deal) as their Director of Talent Acquisition – and, I am hiring…
E-mail’s a good way to find me: martin@talentmatchup.com
All best,
Martin
I found your site interesting and amusing! I wish I’d gone to ‘techie-school’! I’m thinking about going back to school so I can apply to companies like yours…or even your company?!! I love to dig into the config. files and clean out the old junk…what do you call someone who does that? LOL! If I could only get paid to do that, life would be grand! Keep up the good work, I’ve referred your site to a techie-friend who can send it on to more techie-friends in the wilds of S.D. and Minnesota! I’m in CNY, myself…great global winter we’re having, huh?!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR. Sincerely, Michelle R.
Hello Mr. Burns,
Does ZoomInfo provides Internships too? I Just sent my resume at the post of Software Engineering email id. Please have a look at my resume and let me know if I can be given an opportunity.
sincerely
ravi
I have added your blog to my blog roll. Please check out my blog at http://www.phcconsulting.com/WordPress. I write about how to land a medical sales job and then give tips on success for sales and hiring. I would appreciate it if you could add me to your blogroll.
Thank you.
Peggy
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Martin,
I love your blog. What types of people does ZoomInfo want to hire? Maybe you could do a guest blog post for me (about ZoomInfo and its application to the Medical arena or Medical Sales arena)? Just a thought. Have a great day.
Martin,
When I roll over the positions on the upper left, your explanation covers the job description?
Hi Martin,
. My other interests/expertise include sales and marketing, international business and fighting bioterrorism. I hope we could chat or may be work together one day if I get to the East Coast…
Reading your blog made me want to live in Massachusetts… (so that I could meet all of you guys at Zoominfo – you seem to be a really cool bunch of people) We are colleagues in a sense that one of my interests is helping people in the field of employment and entrepreneurship in Chicagoland through networking. Here’s what I’ve created: http://www.legalaliensguide.com My book is not on your Amazon wish list YET but if you like the idea I can send it to you for review
Hi Mr. Burns,
I will admit, this is a bit of a shameless attempt at getting your attention! I sent my resume and cover letter (in my email, not attached– in fact, I’ve been reading on a lot of websites recruiters and hiring managers actually prefer cover letters as part of the email so they don’t have to open Word so much…) a few days ago and decided to comment on your blog. As a college senior about to graduate, I am one of thousands reading blogs in order to find original job searching advice from personable and relatable voices. I definitely enjoy reading your blogs– it’s not often hiring managers put themselves out there, which makes ZoomInfo that much more attractive! Hopefully you have received my application materials because I’ve always wanted to be a rock star! Now that I am through brown-nosing (although I can assure you that I have a sincere and genuine interest in working for ZoomInfo as the company culture is definitely unique and exactly what I want to be a part of), I hope I can leave some sort of lasting impression with you… at least lasting enough for you to consider granting me a phone interview! Keep an eye out of my resume; in case you receive too many to remember mine, here is my email: doritazoulay@gmail.com. Hope to hear from you soon!
Dorit Azoulay
I have found that there is no really focused hand manager directory for job hunters.
There are lots of general directories, but they include lots of useless stuff. So, I decided to create my own.
I would like to have you include yourself in it.
There are multiple categories and you can place your self and your organization under the different headings.
(If you want a different category than is listed, let me know and I will add it)
It only takes a minute to add your link, and its growing fast. There is no charge or cost involved.
You can see the directory at http://www.zaletabakman.ca/job-hunting-directory/ there is a link on the page to add your link and a description to it.
While I would like a link back (who wouldn’t) at this time its not necessary.
Zale
Thanks for listing Ms. Career Girl in your blogroll! Love your blog!
Nicole Crimaldi
Thanks Nicole!
I thought you might find the “Happiness Resume”approach very interesting.
http://www.shurngroup.com/blog
Love to hear your thoughts.
All the best!
Jay
Hello,
I was wondering if you accepted blog submissions? Below are three blogs written by my colleagues that might be of interest to you.
Filling the Skills Gap: http://www.hrotodayforum.com/index.php/2012/01/filling-the-skills-gap/
We Need to “Insource” Education First President Obama!: http://www.hrotodayforum.com/index.php/2012/01/we-need-to-insource-education-first/
Innovation & the HR Officer: http://www.hrotodayforum.com/index.php/2012/01/innovation-the-hr-officer/
Please let me know if you have any questions!
Best,
Amanda
Hi, Martin,
We’ve been in the recruiting industry for about the same amount of time. I agree that it is the most underrated of the drivers of civilization and many people think that anyone can do it. Not so simple.
So glad that you have a good life! I’m grateful for mine – and now grandsons! Your comment about cuisine caught my eye. I like food so much that I keep a garden and a few urban hens (for fresh eggs). It helps to live in the SF Bay Area where great food is always available.
Your writing is so enjoyable! How will you publish your novel? The old fashioned way or as a Kindle self published book?
Connie Hampton
http://www.hamptonexecutivesearch.com
http://www.networkpolishkit.wordpress.com
Hi Connie,
Wow, thanks for those kind words. Love the garden (and the hens). I putter around in my kitchen garden, as well. It’s a nice way to spend an afternoon. Granted the results aren’t always what I hope for (someday, I’ll need to work out how to keep heirloom tomatoes from splitting – someday).
I’m torn on how to publish. Right now, I’m thinking about setting up some form of subscription, serial-esque type of story via WriterMoe.com (my literary sibling to Good to Know). I do appreciate traditional publishing, having worked in the industry prior to venturing into recruiting, but… it’s a different age.
Hope you’re well, and look forward to running into you at ERE or somesuch, someday.
All best
Martin