Starting my own business . . .
Posted: Wed, 16 Feb 2011 11:38:24
After a thouroughly maddening search for my next gig, I've decided to tell Corporate America to pound sand and start my own business - mostly. KaosMom and I are purchasing a franchise. No, it's not a new McDonald's on RT 81 (if In-n-Out Burgers did stores out east.....). We are opening the Piedmont office of Global Recruiter's Network (GRN). We will be in the recruiting and placement services.
GRN has been around since 2002 and have over 500 consultants in 170 offices world wide. GRN was started by former employees of another recruitung franchise; MRI. While each office has unlimited reach geographically, each office does specialize in industry and discipline. My office will focus on, what else, IT (for now). I have very specific plans to expand the office at the 10, 18 and 24 month marks and branch into other industries including wineries and musical instrument and firearms manufacturing (those industries actually do a lot of hiring).
It's going to take about three weeks for us to finalize the paperwork and for me to attend training, but then it's full speed ahead. Right now I need resumes to fill my "inventory." If you are activly or passivly seeking to transition to another job or firm, please let me know. All contacts will be held in the strictest confidence. This is a great way to explore the market without exposing yourself on Monster or Career Builder.
In any event, wish me luck. This will either be a fantastic success or a spectacular failure. Either way, comic hijinks will ensue!
GRN has been around since 2002 and have over 500 consultants in 170 offices world wide. GRN was started by former employees of another recruitung franchise; MRI. While each office has unlimited reach geographically, each office does specialize in industry and discipline. My office will focus on, what else, IT (for now). I have very specific plans to expand the office at the 10, 18 and 24 month marks and branch into other industries including wineries and musical instrument and firearms manufacturing (those industries actually do a lot of hiring).
It's going to take about three weeks for us to finalize the paperwork and for me to attend training, but then it's full speed ahead. Right now I need resumes to fill my "inventory." If you are activly or passivly seeking to transition to another job or firm, please let me know. All contacts will be held in the strictest confidence. This is a great way to explore the market without exposing yourself on Monster or Career Builder.
In any event, wish me luck. This will either be a fantastic success or a spectacular failure. Either way, comic hijinks will ensue!
