Recruiting Blogs (24,269)

This is a first---candidate pulls out of process because the work space is 'grim'.

This is a first for me and I don't think there's much I can do to overcome this candidate's objection.

I've been working on a needle in a haystack search for one of my favorite clients. They are looking for a project manager with very specific web experience and I finally found someone that seemed to be a strong fit, both experience and personality wise. Everyone I've ever sent to this company has wanted to work here....until now. This candidate gave me very detailed feedback, loved… Continue

Added by pam claughton on February 18, 2008 at 2:51pm — 4 Comments

Listen to Chad & Cheez!?!?!

Well it's no secret, Joel and I have been trying to sync schedules, for about a month, to launch a new podcast show.

What to expect from the Chad and Cheezhead Show?

Well I wouldn't set your expectations too high, but… Continue

Added by Chad Sowash on February 18, 2008 at 11:14am — No Comments

Recruiters get an awesome new tool - Video Career Profiles

Well guys I posted a couple of days ago on RDC about a drawing we were holding at Interview on Demand, where the first 50 recruiters that signed up and purchased a video interview would be entered automatically for a free iPod Touch.

Good News! You still have…

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Added by Carl Chapman on February 17, 2008 at 11:45am — 1 Comment

Rejection Letter?

I had to share this with everyone. No matter how many times I read this fictitious letter it cracks me up!

http://recruitnik.blogspot.com/2008/02/rejection-letter.html

Added by Recruitnik on February 16, 2008 at 6:30pm — 2 Comments

What do you want?

I've created a new forum discussion on how RecruitingBlogs.com can serve all of our needs. I hope you will all join into the discussion.

Added by Donald L. "Skip" Conover on February 16, 2008 at 9:29am — 2 Comments

HR's view of web 2.0

I just wrote a post about a new study I found about how HR is tackling the issue of social media and web 2.0 for recruiting. Enjoy.

Added by Chris Russell on February 15, 2008 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

Undercover Video Camera Exposes Valentine's Day at WorldLink

Added by Dennis Smith on February 14, 2008 at 11:30pm — 2 Comments

JibberJobber Blog Interview: a job seeker advocate interested in the relationship with recruiters

Jason Alba is Owner of www.JibberJobber.com and writes a blog on his site. Recently he posted our interview as a job seeker advocate interested in the relationship with recruiters. I hope you take a look at this short two part series:

part one is here: http://www.jibberjobber.com/blog/archives/1128

Jason also is Author of "I'm on LinkedIn - Now What??" and Co-author of "I'm on Facebook -- Now What???"… Continue

Added by Heather Gardner on February 14, 2008 at 2:16pm — No Comments

How to Stage a Resume

Here is an article that I wrote recently to help candidates submit a resume that gets attention.

HOW TO STAGE YOUR RESUME

by

Steven J Pruner, CyberDivan Recruiting

Use curb-appeal and staging to sell yourself in…

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Added by Steven J Pruner on February 14, 2008 at 1:00pm — No Comments

Why recruiting searches fail

Recruiters are great (can you tell I’m a recruiter). Seriously though when companies need people, people that they can’t find or find fast enough companies call their trusty recruiter, and expect that they will fill the need quickly. Of course sometimes it works just that way…other times…not so much. The question that needs to be asked is why did it fail?

As we know sometimes the company picks the wrong recruiter (your competition), they utilize the wrong search…

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Added by bill martineau on February 14, 2008 at 12:50pm — 2 Comments

It's Alive (New Website) + SourceCon2008 Confirmed

I am pleased to announce that SourceCon has a new website and layout with some really cool features such RSS feeds for the new SourceCon newsletter called "The Source" and Sourcing challenges. Go check it out - www.thesourcingconference.com

We have also secured the location for SourceCon2008 again at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead Atlanta with conference dates of the 17th-19th of August.

Stay tuned… Continue

Added by SourceCon Dude on February 14, 2008 at 11:10am — 2 Comments

Cost of Cupid

Today is the day when us negligent guys slip the hostess a $20 bill to find us a table at dinner because we didn’t male a reservation.

It’s the day when a dozen red roses suddenly cost 3 times as much as they did the day before!

That’s right my friends…Today is valentine’s Day!

According to the National Retail Federation, the average person will spend $122.98 on V-Day…

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Added by Jeffrey K. Radt on February 14, 2008 at 10:18am — No Comments

Networking Online

http://recruitnik.blogspot.com/2008/02/networking-online.html

Added by Recruitnik on February 13, 2008 at 10:49pm — No Comments

What Makes a Company a "Best Place to Work"?

Having worked for one of the Best Places to Work in DFW for the past two years, I'm wondering... just what is it exactly that makes a company a Best Place to Work? Could it be the Executive Leadership, Company Culture, Customer Base, or Salary/Benefits? Here's a picture of our Fearless Leader on our rewards trip to Mexico in January... it was a great trip and Boris and Natasha never did find moose and…

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Added by Leslie Mason on February 13, 2008 at 9:06pm — No Comments

Global Business Link

The following is something I posted on my own blog a couple of weeks ago, but am posting here for those who might not have seen it and be interested in exploring a new online business resource.

Over the years many executives I have talked with have told me that the most valuable advice and counsel they have received has come from the chance to discuss the challenges they face with their peers. Thinking back on my own experiences, I would have to say that I agree with…

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Added by Dave Opton on February 13, 2008 at 5:36pm — No Comments

videojobshop

Just saw this for the first time videojobshop article on Mashable

Added by Slouch on February 13, 2008 at 2:53pm — 1 Comment

Groups On RecruitingBlogs.com

There have been a lot of new groups set up on RecruitingBlogs.com Here is a link.

You can set up private groups as well and this means that only people you invite can have access or people need to request membership.

Added by Slouch on February 13, 2008 at 2:32pm — No Comments

Sales Executives: Ready to Change the World of Wireless?

*** Do not respond to this ad unless you want to change the world of wireline

/ wireless solutions for the mobile community in the United States ***

If you thrive in an environment of constant change and where your day is never done, you need to check out this job.

But beware; you'll never… Continue

Added by Dennis Smith on February 13, 2008 at 1:10pm — No Comments

DIY Hiring

Do It Yourself Hiring

I am a DIY kind of gal. I am hooked on home repair and landscaping programs. They make it look so easy! By the end of the program I am convinced I can successfully complete an entire kitchen or backyard transformation. After countless trips to the hardware store, spending hundreds of dollars, and consulting with the store…

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Added by Michelle Stair on February 13, 2008 at 11:14am — No Comments