Brian Krueger
Encyclopedia
Brian Krueger is an Internet entrepreneur, author, lecturer and business leader on the subject of entry level job search, especially for college students and recent graduates.
in 1960 and graduated from the University of Notre Dame
(BBA Finance) in 1982. Brian started his career in software development, then moved into talent acquisition in the tech sector.
In 1995 Brian founded CollegeGrad.com, one of the original three entry level job boards (along with JobTRAK and JobDirect). CollegeGrad.com was acquired by College Enterprises, Inc. (which was later acquired by Blackboard Inc.
) in early 2000 and stayed on as Vice President, while concurrently working as Director of Staffing and Employee Development for Keane, Inc.
Brian later reacquired CollegeGrad.com in late 2000 and continued as President and CEO until its sale in late 2007 to QuinStreet Inc.
.
While at CollegeGrad.com, Brian developed a series of career videos that were posted to YouTube
and have received over four million views.
Brian was named the Industry Leader of the Year in 2006 in the Recruiting And Staffing Best In Class (RASBIC) Awards.
Brian was most recently Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition for Amazon.com
before departing to become CEO of a new startup. He previously worked for IBM
and Computer Sciences Corporation
.
He and his wife Kristin live in Bainbridge Island, Washington
.
Books
- 2008: College Grad Job Hunter: Insider Techniques and Tactics for Finding A Top-Paying Entry-level Job by Brian D. Krueger (Adams Media, 2008) ISBN 1-5986954-7-9.
Background
Brian was born in Milwaukee, WisconsinMilwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee is the largest city in the U.S. state of Wisconsin, the 28th most populous city in the United States and 39th most populous region in the United States. It is the county seat of Milwaukee County and is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Michigan. According to 2010 census data, the...
in 1960 and graduated from the University of Notre Dame
University of Notre Dame
The University of Notre Dame du Lac is a Catholic research university located in Notre Dame, an unincorporated community north of the city of South Bend, in St. Joseph County, Indiana, United States...
(BBA Finance) in 1982. Brian started his career in software development, then moved into talent acquisition in the tech sector.
In 1995 Brian founded CollegeGrad.com, one of the original three entry level job boards (along with JobTRAK and JobDirect). CollegeGrad.com was acquired by College Enterprises, Inc. (which was later acquired by Blackboard Inc.
Blackboard Inc.
Blackboard Inc. is an enterprise software company with its corporate headquarters in Washington, D.C. and is primarily known as a developer of education software, in particular learning management systems. Blackboard was founded by CEO Michael Chasen and chairman Matthew Pittinsky in 1997 and...
) in early 2000 and stayed on as Vice President, while concurrently working as Director of Staffing and Employee Development for Keane, Inc.
Keane (company)
Keane Inc a unit of NTT Data Corporation is a U.S.-based Information Technology services firm. It offers Application Services, as well as Infrastructure and Business Process Outsourcing solutions delivered through onsite, nearshore, and offshore resources....
Brian later reacquired CollegeGrad.com in late 2000 and continued as President and CEO until its sale in late 2007 to QuinStreet Inc.
Quinstreet
QuinStreet, Inc. is a publicly traded online marketing company based in Foster City, CA with satellite offices worldwide. QuinStreet employs a performance-based advertising model with use of search engine marketing strategies to promote clients on Web sites in a number of verticals, including:...
.
While at CollegeGrad.com, Brian developed a series of career videos that were posted to YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
and have received over four million views.
Brian was named the Industry Leader of the Year in 2006 in the Recruiting And Staffing Best In Class (RASBIC) Awards.
Brian was most recently Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition for Amazon.com
Amazon.com
Amazon.com, Inc. is a multinational electronic commerce company headquartered in Seattle, Washington, United States. It is the world's largest online retailer. Amazon has separate websites for the following countries: United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Japan, and...
before departing to become CEO of a new startup. He previously worked for IBM
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas...
and Computer Sciences Corporation
Computer Sciences Corporation
Computer Sciences Corporation is an American information technology and business services company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, USA...
.
He and his wife Kristin live in Bainbridge Island, Washington
Bainbridge Island, Washington
Bainbridge Island is a city in Kitsap County, Washington, United States, and the name of the island in Puget Sound on which the city is situated...
.