Job boards? Social networks? Search engines? Wikis? Blogs? Microblogs? The list could go on and on. What are you using? Some of the above? All of the … Read more
Workstream Finds Some Good News – Sort Of
For the first time in many quarters Workstream (profile; site) was in the money – sort of – eking out a half-million dollar finish to its 2008 … Read more
Use References to Get Hiring Managers Hustling
Are your candidates reluctant to provide a reference until they have received an offer? Do you outsource the reference-checking process to a third party or … Read more
Seven Days Without Sourcing Makes One Weak
Borrowing from comedian Monty Walker of Beatle Bailey fame, the title reflects a bit of light humor in what is often a spirited debate surrounding the … Read more
Video Resume Site Launches
If video resumes are the future of recruiting, then FutureResume.com is a peek at what’s to come. The brand new site showcases candidate videos that … Read more
Weekly Update…Outsourcing, OFCCP, and Becoming Independent
I am keeping the Seven Wonders of the Week alive but I need your help! I picked out six of the top discussions and wanted to ask what you think #7 should … Read more
Recruiting Passive Candidates in Tough Economic Times
Consider this as a basic truth: in tough economic times every job looks better, especially the one you already have. This would imply that during … Read more
Txtng Cands Is Good Biz In Mid East
While U.S. recruiters debate the value of text messaging, one of the largest franchise operators in the Middle East has jumped in with enthusiasm. … Read more
Helping Disabled Veterans Find Work
Disaboom has teamed up with the Military Order of the Purple Heart Service Foundation to help combat-wounded and disabled veterans. Disaboom says … Read more
Weekly Update: Onboarding, Work/Life Balance, and the Economy
Last week I posted a summary of the most relevant, thought-provoking discussions of the week, and after hearing from several of you, I thought I would make … Read more