Editor’s note: Carolyn Thompson is a scheduled speaker at Fordyce Forum 2010 in Las Vegas this June. I can’t remember the last time I had five … Read more
How to Get the Most from Your Social Network
Social networks have grown to the point where they now challenge traditional ways of communicating, marketing, and recruiting. One of the measures we often … Read more
Craigslist Recruitment Revenue to Jump This Year
A new report says Craigslist will bring in $65.3 million from job postings this year, an amount rivaled only by the $36.3 million take from its adult ad … Read more
Time For Change
Question: “So, how’s work going?” Response: “Same story, different day…” How often do you get that or a similar response when asking your colleagues and … Read more
Marketing the Most Placeable Candidate
Recently, many of the calls and emails I have received address the same subject: candidate marketing. For example, here is part of the message I received … Read more
Going Hybrid: The Emergence of Micro-recruiting
Spring has arrived, and much like our economic recovery, it is working to get a foothold on the slippery chill of winter. Like the seasons, business cycles … Read more
Breaking Down Talent Barriers
Having trouble finding the right talent for your positions? Getting bombarded with the wrong types of candidates? I’ve consulted and worked with a number … Read more
Social Networking Strategies in Recruiting On the Rise…
As the technology for the recruiting world continues to progress, top talent is more accessible than ever before. The potential for LinkedIn and other … Read more
1,000 Recruiters of Light
“This is America … a brilliant diversity spread like stars, like a thousand points of light in a broad and peaceful sky.” — President George H.W. … Read more
How Many Parties Does It Take to Score?
No, not that kind of party, and no, not that kind of scoring either. I am talking about placements! No, no, no, not that kind of placement!! – I’m talking … Read more