I have been compiling a round-up of recruiting-related posts on RBC since May 2007. At the start it seemed like a good idea, part of an ongoing exploration of my blogging navel. I called the weekly digest of links "That was the week that was..."

I won't go into the list of things that have led me to conclude that it time for a change but I've always been one to embrace it when it comes. I hope you'll find the tweaking to your liking, a format that is easier to read -- or ignore -- as you please.

For sure, "That was the week that was..." will be more inline with what "That was the week that was..." was than what "That was the week that was..." had become.
So, a la Recruitomatique, I give you "That was the week that was..."

Monday...

Above the Fold

• A "down under" perspective reminds us, it's a small world after all...Get ready for a whole new world as the recruitment market recovers by Greg Savage
• Can you replace a comfy armchair, Coach? Everyone is Replaceable - But at what cost? by Claudia J. Samuelson
• Hit the road, Jack... My Way or The Highway by Craig Silverman

Mendoza's Member Showcase
Jacki's been at it since she was 12. C'mon, Dave, "strategic leadership was bound to follow... Meet Jacki Leonard

Rayanne's Bonus Track

Rayanne says, "Common sense can be a tricky little bugger." Recruitomatic says, "Well, I'll be buggered! Rayanne's bin watchin' Eastenders, gettin' awl emoshonal"...Uncommon Sense

Recruitopian Footnotes

• Who said, "Be careful what you wish for?" Well, someone get's it...Noooo! Don't Let This Recession End. Not Yet!
• Sorry, Laurie but your post seriously sucks...but then again, doesn't everything? Monday Morning HR Humor
• Amy Renz goes techie on TalentBar...Rev Up MS Outlook for Mobile Recruiting and Save Time and Money

Tuesday...

Above the Fold

• I wonder if I'll ever get soppy over email...Back in my day.... (How social media is changing recruitment) by Katrina Collier
• I think this guy is a closet-Darwinian. What say you? Four Challenges Recruiters Face in Today’s Economy by Harry Urschel
• There ain't no stickin' tooth fairy and there ain't no stickin' magic nuffin'...Tooth Fairy and the Recruiting Magic Bullet by Dan Nuroo

Tutorial Tuesday with Heather Bussing
Heather reminds us that Quid pro quo is not a sex act and that "sleep with me and I'll make you partner," means something else outside of monogamous marriage...Sexting and Other Stupid Things to Do With a Phone

Rayanne's Bonus Track

Ray-Ray, did anyone ever tell you what a great job you're doing? Perhaps You Just Show Up

Recruitopian Footnotes

• Who has time for yoga anyway? How to find work with a flexible schedule
• Sunnyside up...Turn that Frown Upside Down
• Jim Stroud and Karen M ask...Should Executive pay be regulated?

Wednesday...

Above the Fold

• Cigarettes without matches, pots without fire, sleep with no rest. But, God no! Leave me with my recruiting tools puh-leeeeeeze! High Unemployment and Technology: A love story by Sarah White
• Down but not out...The Life of a Technical Recruiter By Tirtis
• Who are you winkin' at, Pussy-cat? The Office Cougar, Brah and Bro. Don’t Hire by Michael Glenn

Claudia's Wednesday Wisdom
Who is affirming what and for who, huh? "I want you to be an amazing success as a manager, because I’m so proud that you got this job. How can I help you do that?"...Clowns to the left of me - Jokers on the right

Rayanne's Bonus Track

Hard to do when riding in on a white horse [unless it's a circus stunt that is]...Taking a Stand

Recruitopian Footnotes

• What, No Karen...what's up with that?
• Fake teeth, fake boobs...whatever next?
• I wonder what Heather would have to say about this...safe sex for recruiters?

Thursday...

Above the Fold

• Sounds like Crispin, not a bad thing...Go the extra mile for your candidates! by Gavin Chase
• 101...Applicant Tracking Industry SEO and HR
• Okay, so what would the masculine equivalent be, that's what I want to know...Throw Yourself a Job Shower… by Lisa Kaye

Rayanne's Bonus Track
This one is for you, Ray-Ray. Okay, it's not the Beatles but is a bonus track]...Go, Speed Racer

Recruitopian Footnotes

• It's a fair cop, Guv, I done it all...Is Criminal History Enough to Deny Hiring?
• Hey Boolean guy, spelling shit right helps...Help on a string
• I thought Gates worked at Microsoft. It's all so confusing...Microsoft is storming the gates at Google

Friday...

Above the Fold
Top Influencers v1.17 China Gorman by John Sumser

Rayanne's Bonus Track

This one is for you, Ray-Ray. Okay, it's not the Beatles but is a bonus track...Go, Speed Racer