HRDave Profile
David Gaspin
Join Date:
2011-10-03
About
David Gaspin (HR Dave) has recruited for positions at every level and has coached, counseled, mentored, and advised professionals at every stage of their careers on how to successfully navigate the job search process and grow to the next stage in their professional lives. David is currently the Head of Talent Acquisition for a successful technology start-up in New York. He holds an MBA from Baruch College/CUNY and a Bachelor of Music from the Hartt School of Music.
All opinions expressed on this site are David's only and are not explicitly or implicitly endorsed by, or necessarily shared by, any organization.
All opinions expressed on this site are David's only and are not explicitly or implicitly endorsed by, or necessarily shared by, any organization.
Blogs Owned
1. HR Dave
The real HR Dave. Talking about how to get the job, do the job, and develop your career.
Latest Blog Posts
- The Candidate Experience: Turning Candidates into Brand AmbassadorsUsually I like to write for job seekers and career navigators. Today’s post is meant for the recruiter’s perspective, but touches on an issue that job seekers have been complaining about since the beginning of time – and rightfully...
- How Pushy Should My Thank-You Note Be?A reader writes: I interviewed for a job with a company I used to work for. I know many people still at the company & am friends with the VP who interviewed me. Yesterday she emailed saying I did not have the typical experience that they’re loo...
- The Player-Coach PhenomenonWhen reading job descriptions, I’m sure you’ve come across the term “player-coach” more than once. It’s a designation that employers use for positions that have management authority but are also expected to get their hands dirty on some day...
- More Ways to Not Be an IdiotI recently read an article by Jennifer King of Software Advice (which I am in no way affiliated with nor endorsing) entitled (in typical SEO optimized format) Job Seeker, Beware: 5 Ways You Could Damage your Reputation Online. The article isn’t br...
- Changing Careers – Where Do I Start?A reader writes: Hello Dave, Since graduating college four years ago, I have worked as an aide for a state legislator. My duties primarily include casework, reviewing bills, letter/press release writing, and general administrative work. As time goes...
- Because a Gazillion Facebook Users Can’t Be WrongHey folks! In the interest of creating a forum that’s more conducive to conversation, I’ve decided to join the magical world of Facebook with the official HR Dave page. It’s there for asking questions, sharing insight, and generally...
- 6 Ways to Position Yourself for Success in Your First 90 Days on the JobCongratulations – you got the job! You searched, networked, applied, interviewed, and aced your way into a great new role. As anyone in the job market will tell you, you’ve done the hardest part. Now all that you need to do to succeed is to be aw...
- Getting Social – Really Social – in your Job Searchon Jun 5, 2012 in Social Media Career elevator pitch Job Application Job Search networking Personal Brand social mediaI recently had the honor of speaking on a panel for graduates of Oxford University’s Said School of Business alongside two amazing co-panelists, Lindsey Pollak and James Alexander. The topic was “Social Media in the Job Search.” There was a ton...
- Poll: Social Media in Your Job Search – What’s Working for You?Is it just me or does it seem like every day there’s a new social media tool coming out, or a new application of an existing social network, that promises to help you get a job? Across the web (and across the real life population as well, I ass...
- Your Personal Brand is Not Going to Get You a JobI’m about to make a statement that’s going to ruffle some feathers. It’s not a great revelation; in fact it’s a statement that 10 years ago was a given. But times have changed, the information highway has taken over, and people are hungry for...
- 33,000 Career Experts Can’t Be Wrong(?)on Jan 24, 2012 in career Career expert Job Advice Job Application Job Search Resume social media Video ResumeI got an email the other day making the claim that “33,000 recruiters can’t be wrong.” The email wanted me to buy whatever it was that the company was selling (OK, the email didn’t want that. Emails are inanimate objects and don’t actually...
- Don’t Phone In Your Next Phone InterviewYou know that feeling when you walk into a great restaurant and you get the first whiff of intermingling smells coming from the kitchen and from the plates of various satisfied diners? You know how hungry that can make you, how it makes you want to d...
- How To Ask For a Raise – And How Not ToI shall now tell you your desire. Wait, don’t say it… I can get this… You want a raise! Know how I knew that? Because everyone wants a raise. You’re about as unique in this desire as you are in liking cake. So now that the cat’s out of the...
- Your Elevator Pitch – It Doesn’t Have to SuckFor many of us, the words “elevator pitch” elicit a response of fear and stress, not unlike the words “mother-in-law” or “full body cavity search”. The reason for this often irrational fear is primarily that most people don’t know what...
- Know When to Fold ‘Em – Admitting That You’re Not Getting the Jobon Jul 12, 2011 in job search Career interview Job Advice Job Application Job Search rejection UnemploymentRecruiters love a job seeker with energy and passion. Really, we do. I personally love to see someone with a fire and a drive for the job, for the company, and for his or her career. This energy manifests itself in many ways throughout the interview...
- The Questions You Need to Ask in an InterviewWe all know that when you’re interviewing for a job, it’s all about the answers you give. Right? If that was true, we wouldn’t be having this conversation. Sure, answering questions that show your experience, knowledge and general ability to st...
