suggestions on finding experienced sysadmins?

[srehrlich-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org (Scott Ehrlich)]

On Thu, Jun 10, 2010 at 1:49 PM, Richard Pieri <richard.pieri-Re5JQEeQqe8AvxtiuMwx3w at public.gmane.org> wrote:
> On Jun 10, 2010, at 11:17 AM, Ryan Pugatch wrote:
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>> I'm also interested if anyone has recommendations for recruiters that
>> they've worked with, either as employer or job seeker that were really good.
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> Don't rely on third-party agencies. ?As of about a year ago, when I was looking, perhaps 10% of new hires were introduced by third-party agencies. ?By far, the majority of new hires are introduced through networking: referrals from friends and friends-of-friends. ?Read: check out LinkedIn.
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> --Rich P.
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With all due respect to Rich's comments, another avenue is contract to
hire.    This can give you the flexibility to try someone, no strings
attached.  If they like you and you like them, after x amount of time
(maybe a year), give them the option to convert to direct hire.   If
they just are not working out, say goodbye to them and solicit the
position again among agencies.

Scott