The U.S. economy added 120,000 jobs last month, the smallest gain since October and well below what economists predicted. However, unemployment … Read more
You Can’t “Recruit Socially” Using LinkedIn? Who Cares?
Very few things ruffle my feathers. I’m easy like Sunday morning. But the debate over whether or not LinkedIn is a social network (or that if someone … Read more
Yes, Sourcing Tools Matter
Across the street from my place, there is a large park I like to walk through when it is nice. Beside the tall trees, there is also a large, green field. … Read more
Facebook May Be Entering The Search Game For Real
One of the biggest frustrations of sourcers has to be the walled garden that is Facebook. While its people search capability being called modest may be a … Read more
Friday Quick Hit: Can One Be A Sourcer And A Recruiter?
In all of the hubbub about the ERE Expo going on this week down in San Diego (where I’m currently reporting from), you may have missed a piece that … Read more
Contactually May Be A Sourcer’s Best Friend
When I first saw Contactually, I didn’t think it mattered to the world of sourcing. It won’t help you find more potential candidates. It won’t help you do … Read more
Social Sourcing And Boundaries
In case you’ve been in a cave the past week, you’ve probably heard of this story: man applies for job, goes to an interview and is asked for … Read more
The Candidate Experience And Sourcing: It Matters And Here’s Why
Last week, I was able to sit in on a presentation that Gerry Crispin gave about the candidate experience and the awards that he helps run called The … Read more
Sourcing On Pinterest: Sure You Can, But Is It Worth Your Time?
Pinterest has been in the news for all of the right reasons lately. The social pinning site has had big time traffic gains, users signing up left and … Read more
In A Push For More Robust Reporting, Google Analytics Adds Social Insights
How do you track how your jobs and content gets shared across different social platforms? What if you could do it all from your Google Analytics dashboard? … Read more