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Name three companies we’ve discussed recently that have experienced a closure/large scale layoff event.
What is DeNA, Glu, Petroglyph, Lucas Arts, EA, High Moon, Id
100
Name one of two of DAM’s newest additions to the client roster.
What is Stardock (Plymouth, MI) & THE BARTLET JONES SUPERNATURAL DETECTIVE AGENCY/BJSDA (San Diego, CA)
100
According to the Mutual Expectations Document, clients have this many hours to decide if they’d like to interview a candidate following our presentation of them/resume review.
What is 72 Hours
100
The standard placement fee for permanent placements on a contingency search is equivalent to what percentage of the placed candidate's first year's salary?
What is 20%
100
This Hot Yogi and Paddle Tennis player has a little friend he likes to call Weezy. The breed of this friend is this.
What is a doxen
200
Xbox 720/Durango is set for release on what day?
What is May 21
200
DAM’s kicked off May closing deals with which two clients?
What is 1) Crowdstar, 2) U4iA
200
Scott Love says you must follow these three steps to successfully overcome any client objections.
What is 1) Isolate the objection, 2) Use “Affirbuttal” to move the conversation forward 3) Gain prospect’s agreement and commitment
200
The non-solicitation period as dictated by the standard agreement terms is for how long?
What is there no such period included in the standard agreement
200
DAM shares the talents of one very multi-talented mermaid/headhuntress hybrid with this synchronized swim team.
What isthe Aqualillies
300
Apple’s new upcoming product that not only will tell you the time but will also allow you to monitor yourself (what you eat, calories burnt, how well you slept) and allow you to control other devices (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, etc) and be connected to the Internet is called:
What is an iWatch
300
What San Diego based client is very actively interviewing senior level engineers, and soon to be junior level engineers?
What is Sony Online
300
Three potential recruitment uses for Twitter are:
What is A) What is 1) Expand your network, 2) Keep an eye on the competition, 3) Advertise roles, 4) Gather information, 5) Highlight upcoming events, 6) Host a conversation, 7) Create conversations, 8) Most importantly, Twitter is about creating a presence, engaging with current and potential candidates and establishing employer brand awareness. By using Twitter for recruitment you can convert conversations into actions, increasing brand awareness and driving candidate applications
300
: Per the standard agreement terms, a placed candidate is guaranteed for this amount of time.
What is 30 days
300
You should feel honored to work in the presence of royalty each day! This DAM member was crowned Homecoming queen TWO years in a row.
Who is Queen AP!!
400
According to Kelly’s article on aging programmers, we should advise our oldie candidates to stay relevant by doing what? Name 2.
What is: Move up the ladder and diversify your experience / Become an entrepreneur / Keep your skills current / If you’re going to stay in programming, realize that the deck is stacked against you
400
Name 3 companies with whom we have contract work to offer our candidates
What is 1) Lima Sky, 2) Fun At Work, 3) Mind Pirate
400
A) What is 1) Expand your network, 2) Keep an eye on the competition, 3) Advertise roles, 4) Gather information, 5) Highlight upcoming events, 6) Host a conversation, 7) Create conversations, 8) Most importantly, Twitter is about creating a presence, engaging with current and potential candidates and establishing employer brand awareness. By using Twitter for recruitment you can convert conversations into actions, increasing brand awareness and driving candidate applications
What is A) Thursday and early morning (8am-9am) or late afternoon (4pm-5pm)
400
The period of time DAM retains representation over a prospective Permanent/or Contract employee for which it has submitted a resume.
What is One year from the date of submission.
400
DAM's own in-house detective spends some weekends in Baja investigating clues leading to free Mexican food and also doing what honorable deed?
What is Building orphanages. Awwww
500
How should we at DAM continue to thrive in an ever-evolving industry?
What is: By expanding our verticals, challenging ourselves by breaking free our comfort zone and going after positions unfamiliar to us that require the kind of candidates with new, relevant/soon to be popular skill sets...
500
Coming in at $26,230 production a piece, this DAM duo ranked highest in revenue production for the month of April.
Who is JS & AP
500
This server-side software system that allows web developers to create an entire web application on both server-side and client side in one language (JavaScript).
What is Node.js
500
The number of resumes a client may preview prior to receiving a signed agreement.
What is zero
500
This champion closer is getting ready to get induced....no indicted….? Inducted?? One of those things into his College Prep School's Hall of Fame for what sport.
What is Baseball. #winning
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