Still here in 2004!     SiliconValleySearch.com The Website for Linda Tuerk, Jim Thomas, and John Barry We provide Quality Search practices backed by impressive statistics: -Survived 1985, 1991, 2001-2003 -No legal trouble ever -High rate of repeat business -Low incidence of "fall-offs" -Still using our real names! Skip all this and Contact Us. Since the 90% wipeout of High-Tech recruiters 2001-2003 wiped out our growing network, we are seeking ethical search specialists to add to our network for referrals. We are especially interested in finding specialists in SW and HW Engineering, Sales & Marketing, and Executive Search. Why Would You Need A Headhunter Today? More on How We Are Different and Ethics Defined The Source for Sanity, Experience, Ethics, and Free Advice An excellent resource for high technology corporations and individuals seeking experienced and ethical executive search consultants, recruiters, and other employment related services, who are committed to quality work and repeat business. We specialize in: Executive Search (High Technology, IT, Telecomm/Wireless/RF) Senior Management, Middle Management Accomplished Individual Contributors Full Service Contract Employment (Health Insurance!) Custom Programming and Software Solutions Candidate pool selection and screening Retainer, Mini-Retainer, Contingency fees Reasonable referrals to high integrity search professionals (specializing in Software Sales, Management Consulting, and Executive Search for Start-Ups). Articles on Hiring and Job Search Below! Our Most Popular Page:  SiliconValleySearch.comBreak!   Visited by tens-of-thousands between the hours of 11-12PM M-F since 1997.   NEW, Necessary, Now! E-Manners They matter more than ever. What was cool in 2000 is obnoxious today! Help and Suggestions for Potential Clients and Candidates: Interviewing, Reference Checking, Selecting, and Motivating Headhunters (Ask more of recruiters! Demand professionalism!) Also, Ethics Defined For IT Management and Executives: The Human Side of Conversions, including advice on protecting your career from vendors and consulting groups. For Hiring Executives and Management: "Why Is this Req Still Open?"; Changing Incentives in Silicon Valley   Writing a Recruitable Requisition   Getting Candidates In the Door: Networking and Ads that Work   Ethical Interviewing, Straightforward Offers, and Keeping Your Best People Especially for Candidates: Reality Check...Employment Trends in Silicon Valley to Consider   Homework: Self Assessment, Defining a "Good" Company, Resumes   Building a Network. Defaulting to Ads, Job Fairs, and Recruiters.   Interviewing: Make good choices by asking tough questions.      The Checklist: Offers, Salary Determination, Resigning, and Counteroffers How to Determine the Offer You Will Accept (in other words, stop playing games!) Disclaimer: It is hoped that the information provided on these web pages will be helpful to readers. We assume that readers understand that any advice must be weighed against an individual's situation. Some of the information on these pages may be inappropriate for your circumstances. So use your head! Neither Jim Thomas nor Linda Tuerk nor John Barry can be held responsible for an individual's particular use of these suggestions.  Our Backgrounds and Specialties How We Are Different How to Contact Us A note to Other Recruiters: especially in Sales & Marketing, Software Engineering, and Executive Search. Thanks to Steve Conley for the "Chips" Silicon Valley Images (steveconley.com) Thanks To Andy's Art Attack for the little computer guy and other graphics . This site is wonderfully hosted by: meer.net Suggested Resources,  Links & Jumps Links for staying informed, conducting a job search, getting directions SiliconValleySearchComedyBreak Much Thanks to Tamara Munzner and Paul Burchard for their images of the structure of the web (www-graphics.stanford.edu/papers/webviz).