Recruiting Blogs (24,209)

Chad N Cheez is BACK!

The player won't work with the RBC platform so check out the podcast here.

In this "Transition Edition" Joel and I talk about veteran hiring, why vets make great hires, the economy and of course… Continue

Added by Chad Sowash on February 10, 2009 at 10:29am — No Comments

My Favorite Super Bowl commercial

Using an 80's Mr. Mister song to hit the proper demographic.… Continue

Added by Chad Sowash on February 10, 2009 at 7:49am — 1 Comment

ReferYes Opens in Private Beta

Today ReferYes.com opened in private beta. In the last month, ReferYes received invitation requests by interested users to access its system. Today ReferYes sent invitations for the first group of users and more invitations will be sent out every day.

ReferYes is a referral marketplace where a professional network of sourcers provides recruiters with information about qualified candidates that fit the employer’s criteria for a certain job opening. In ReferYes anyone can become a… Continue

Added by Rami Madi on February 10, 2009 at 5:36am — No Comments

Pardon me while I answer my cell phone and commit other interview blunders...

I love being connected; perhaps a bit too much because getting away becomes more and more difficult the more technology I add to my life. However, there are times when it is completely inappropriate to take advantage of that which instant connectivity has to offer. Specifically I’m referring to answering your cell in the middle of an interview.

I have been working on a position in the treasury group of my company and called a very promising looking candidate today. When I asked if it… Continue

Added by Gino Conti on February 9, 2009 at 4:41pm — 6 Comments

Facebook Helps Employers Get In Touch With Desired Candidates

Social Networks, like reality television, aren't going anywhere. But unlike reality television, social networks can be useful as well as fun.

In his article for ERE, Realizing the Power of Facebook, Raghav Singh discusses effective methods that companies can - and in his opinion - should use in order to attract Gen Y entry level job… Continue

Added by Candice Arnold on February 9, 2009 at 4:32pm — No Comments

Looking for good Account Executives who can help us grow our business!

Check us out at www.kingsley-rose.com

We are currently looking for experienced Account Executives for our Indianapolis office

Please contact me at brent.shopp@kingsley-rose.com

Added by Brent Shopp on February 9, 2009 at 3:41pm — No Comments

Who should I follow on Twitter? Quick and Easy Tips.

For many people, especially those new to Twitter, one of the big questions about this popular application is, "who should I follow?" Well, there are many good answers to this, all depending on your purpose for using Twitter. But there are a few shortcuts you can use that will make life simpler and get your Twitter neighborhood growing quickly.

First, find someone else on Twitter who has your same position or interests and…

Continue

Added by Craig Fisher on February 9, 2009 at 2:26pm — 3 Comments

The Col. Jessep approach to recruiting

Son, we live in a world that has walls, and those walls have to be infiltrated by recruiters with phones and keyboards. Whose gonna do it? You? You, Lt. Weinburg? I have a greater responsibility than you could possibly fathom.... You have the luxury of not knowing what I know. That Wall Street's death, while tragic, probably saved lives. And that my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, is the key to hiring top talent. You don't want the truth because deep down in places… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on February 9, 2009 at 2:21pm — No Comments

Everybody loves Raymond: Lucky Suit interview and Facebook

You thought it was bad when a parent would come to an interview, now this.

[you must view both these videos - MUST]…

Continue

Added by Steve Levy on February 9, 2009 at 1:22pm — No Comments

Is it really that bad? Nope...

Too much fear mongering not enough reality and action

Added by Steve Levy on February 9, 2009 at 12:00pm — 10 Comments

Working moms look to Michelle Obama for change

CINCINNATI (Reuters) – Maternity leave. Affordable child-care. Flexible work arrangements. When first lady Michelle Obama said she wanted to help working women balance career and family, American moms applauded -- and immediately came up with a wish-list of policy changes.

"I'm so psyched she is bringing this issue to the forefront," said Geniene Pernotto, 43, a… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on February 9, 2009 at 10:39am — No Comments

DID SARAH PALIN SUFFER GENDER ABUSE?

Peggy McKee was recently a guest on The Recruiting Animal Show.

She led a rowdy discussion about the problems women encounter in the working world.

Maureen Sharib urged me to devote an entire episode to gender issues.

WE NEED YOUR STORIES and ideas.

Call in… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on February 9, 2009 at 9:53am — 1 Comment

Greed is Good!

A catch cry of the 80's! A time of opulence, bad style and probably even worse music. It was the predecessor of the last recession, a time most famously known in Australia as "the recession we had to have". We may look back and snicker and scorn, but what will the next generation say about us? I think my hair and suit will stand the test of time, but who knows :)

Did "Greed is Good" make a comeback? Like the fashion? If not, what will people in the… Continue

Added by Dan Nuroo on February 9, 2009 at 8:47am — No Comments

Write a Blog Post, Win $1,000

I just announced a blog post contest that I wanted to share with the RBC Community. Topics can include marketing, HR, recruiting, social media, and social networking.

Good luck!
Jason

Added by Jason Buss on February 9, 2009 at 8:41am — No Comments

Tough Times for Exec Search Firms in DC

On the front page of today's Washington Post Business Section. Even in the country's best job market, search firms are feeling the pinch. Many are shifting lines of business, shedding poor performers, but uncertainty still reigns supreme. There may be a light at the end of the tunnel however due to upcoming bailout and stimulus spending, which reminds me of my late grandfather telling me stories about how life in DC during the Great Depression wasn't so bad, primarily due to the proximity of… Continue

Added by Ben Gotkin on February 9, 2009 at 8:11am — 1 Comment

For the common good? Seriously?!?

I've heard so many "thought leaders" and "enthusiasts" spout off about what's good for the industry, what's needed and what's not. Well on that premise let us focus on the "Common good" of the industry.

What exactly does "common good" actually mean? It obviously holds various connotations for different people and the true essence of the "meaning" will have great range… Continue

Added by Chad Sowash on February 9, 2009 at 7:21am — 10 Comments

Recruiting Hair Styles - The Mullet and The Bald

Not many teenagers in the 80’s chose to have a Caucasoid afro. I certainly didn’t want one either, but I had thick bushy hair that could house a community of squirrels. I was the goofball kid dressed in tennis shorts, a Polo shirt, and boat shoes. I may have been a teenage Dork with a capital D but I had my own style.

Sometimes Recruiting is like hair. It can be bushy and thick. It can be thin and straight. It can be long, curly, and even bald. Sometimes you just don’t have a choice… Continue

Added by Michael Glenn on February 8, 2009 at 10:30pm — 4 Comments

Digging Into RecruitingBlogs.com v2.06

Spending an Hour

(Feb 06, 2009) Have you tried the "Spend an Hour with..." project? I've been having a great time getting to know new and old people. It's been a way to catch up with old friends (like Ami Givertz), renew old acquaintances (like Mike Johnson) and find new connections like…

Continue

Added by John Sumser on February 8, 2009 at 7:00pm — No Comments

Any advice on how to get companies posting jobs on Monster (or another big job site) to pay a small fee to cross-post the job on our site?

About us: We're a small 3 person staffing agency.

My boss's big new business plan is to generate income by having companies posting jobs on the big job sites pay us a small fee to cross post jobs on our (soon to be completed) new website. We're having a tough time getting job orders so she wants to try something new.

Example: Careerbuilder has an option for cross posting (for a fee) to other sites, which also collect a small fee (a few bucks) from the company… Continue

Added by Erich on February 8, 2009 at 4:30pm — 2 Comments

Women should wear high heals and lipstick to be successful

Female employees at the Bank of England have been advised to "Always wear a heel and some sort of make-up, even if it’s just lipstick." And don't forget that clients like tight skirts and cleavage too...

Personal branding coach Mary Spillane, a partner in the London office of executive search firm Whitehead Mann says, "People move on in their careers because of communication, influencing skills, being able to create the impact that conveys leadership and authority, and that… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on February 8, 2009 at 10:00am — 14 Comments