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Changing a recruitment company and why it won't work.

I recently attended a HR and recruitment forum and listened to speaker, Carron Hinton , talk about Change management. I've never really though about this topic before and as I listened it dawned on me that I really wished I had.



Carron talked about the differences between Operational Management and Change or Project management. It occurred to me that the normal management style of my customers (recruitment agency managers) is that all about Operations management and nothing to do…

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Added by Shane McCusker on May 26, 2010 at 5:20am — No Comments

The Network Effect Applied!

I get asked almost on a daily basis how to create an effective network and minimize networking time all while maximizing results. Giving an example from my everyday life, I will explain how to do just that……





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Added by Jenn Francine on May 26, 2010 at 1:57am — 4 Comments

10 Benefits of using Twitter for Recruitment

Welcome to my first blog entry. Had many topics to choose from but I will start with a very common question I get asked. - "How does Twitter work for recruitment?"
After reading a number of blogs and posts, these are the main reasons why Twitter is a viable resourcing channel in my opinion.
It should be use in conjuction with existing routes and other social…
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Added by Samuel Lau on May 25, 2010 at 7:30pm — No Comments

Pre Constructed Boolean Search Strings Part 22!!!

Pre Constructed Boolean Search Strings Part 22!!!…



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Added by Dean Da Costa on May 25, 2010 at 6:51pm — No Comments

5 Ways to Optimize Your Facebook Fan Page



Earlier today, I hosted a free teleseminar discussing 5 Ways to Optimize your Facebook Fan Page. Facebook is approaching 500 million users. A recent study tells us that 7% of American households have a Twitter account while 41% have a Facebook account. Facebook is the most accepted form of social media more so than LinkedIn.


If you missed the call, you can always call in and listen to the…
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Added by Jessica Miller-Merrell on May 25, 2010 at 1:32pm — 5 Comments

"Doing Things Right"

My wife and I recently made the trip to California to help celebrate the 90th birthday party of one of her aunt’s. We had a great time visiting with family and friends during the party and for a few more days, enjoyed the company of another set of friends in Northern San Diego County.

While waiting for our return flight home, it gave me a chance to watch the fever-pitched activity out on the airport ramp. As baggage was loaded and unloaded,…

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Added by Steven Coyne on May 25, 2010 at 12:58pm — No Comments

Getting it Right: Social Network Recruiting

I've been spending a lot of time working on some new…

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Added by Sean Ryan on May 25, 2010 at 12:45pm — 1 Comment

What American Idol Contestant Lee DeWyze Can Teach Job Seekers

Tonight is the final showdown between the two remaining competitors for the “American Idol” title. Crystal Bowersox, the young, dreadlocked mother from Elliston, Ohio, will take on Lee DeWyze, a former paint shop worker from Mount Prospect, Illinois.



While Bowersox has been a consistent favorite all season long, Lee DeWyze has made a gradual climb into…

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Added by The Execu-Search Group on May 25, 2010 at 12:00pm — 1 Comment

The Boss

Why do employees change jobs? The most popular reason thought of is due to insecurity and instability in one’s position.

Although, how many people today can say they respect their…

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Added by Neha on May 24, 2010 at 10:59pm — No Comments

How to best take advantage of your employees in a poor economy?

I have heard many people's anecdotal accounts of how the poor economy of the past 18-24 months has affected them from a job perspective; but I am particularly interested in this as we emerge from the other side.



I have heard how employers reduced the number of workers to substantially lower levels, seemingly to reduce overhead costs, trimming budgets while hopefully increasing potential profits. This seems like a sound idea, particularly for shareholders looking for strong returns.… Continue

Added by Lisa Howarth on May 24, 2010 at 9:00pm — 1 Comment

Are You Listening?

Have you ever had an entire conversation with somebody only to feel like your point was not heard? I can say that I have had this happen to me on several occasions. This phenomenon is even more frustrating if the conversation is one that was designed to settle a dispute or argument of some type, or a conversation that involved an important negotiation. Whether it be an argument between spouses, a…

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Added by Matthew Hakaim on May 24, 2010 at 5:02pm — No Comments

Does Twitter’s updated Terms affect job tweet services?

In a blog post released today (May 24th, 2010) Twitter COO, Dick Costolo, covered a wide variety of topics regarding the Twitter platform. His main emphasis was on the fact that the Twitter management team is concerned with protecting the long-term value of the Twitter platform. Costolo’s main argument follows:

“It is important to keep in…

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Added by Omowale Casselle on May 24, 2010 at 4:16pm — 2 Comments

Decoding "Recruiter Speak:" 21 Handy Definitions for Candidates

Every industry and profession carries with it its own distinct jargon. In fact, it is the measure of recruiters’ worth to be able to pick up on the unique lexicon of the positions for which they recruit. Being able to spout off the verbal equivalent of Google Adwords also preempts most candidates’ assumptions that as recruiters, we’re slightly above amoeba but slightly beneath bonobo monkeys on the evolutionary ladder. (The monkeys do admittedly win by default,…

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Added by Matt Charney on May 24, 2010 at 2:00pm — 7 Comments

The Similarities Between American Idol and RPO

Though it's not at all surprising, it's now official: Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze will square off against one another in the finale of the ninth season of "American Idol."…



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Added by Barry Diamond on May 24, 2010 at 12:40pm — No Comments

Why Singapore? Taxes, taxes, taxes!

Globalization’s effects can be felt everywhere. Gone are the days where people needed to hop on planes to attended business meetings, and gone are the days where managers needed to be physically present to manage their teams. Today companies can move their doors to foreign and more profitable places where labor is cheaper, taxes are lower, and property has more value.



We at HireLabs have become big fans of Singapore, which is on its way to becoming the epicenter of the technological… Continue

Added by Saleem Qureshi on May 24, 2010 at 6:18am — No Comments

Zombies and Recruiting



It's strange how a song you've heard thousands of times before, suddenly brings a meaning to you. I was peacefully sitting in my car today, kids at home, doing some errands in my own space and this song from The Zombies comes on the radio, "Shes not there". This song is 33 years old, I was 3 when it came out... and today it decided to speak to me.



Maybe this is the theme song for all those Recruitment Managers out there, who have a team doing hiring for them,… Continue

Added by Dan Nuroo on May 24, 2010 at 1:08am — No Comments

Recruiters With Better Things To Do...Than Visit Clients!

With all the pressures facing the recruitment industry at the moment, from the reduced levels of hiring over the last couple of years to skill shortages and the increased threat of direct sourcing posed by social recruiting, you would have thought that any recruiter worth their salt would be doing everything they could to maximise every opportunity.



Which is what makes this story so baffling...



Couple of weeks ago a client invited me in for a briefing. I wasn’t the only… Continue

Added by Mervyn Dinnen on May 23, 2010 at 5:58pm — 10 Comments

Pre Constructed Boolean Search Strings Part 21!!!

Pre Constructed Boolean Search Strings Part 21!!!…



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Added by Dean Da Costa on May 23, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Exploring Private Profiles on LinkedIn

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Added by Irina Shamaeva on May 21, 2010 at 8:30pm — No Comments

How many horses should be pulling that résumé cart?

I'd suggest at least two. You've got your Plough Horse (the scanable, aesthetically-bland format for an applicant database), and you have your Show Pony (the one you parade in an interview that just looks dazzling and makes you feel good). I'm talking about formats or structures here, so as not to be confused with different versions…
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Added by Laurie Bell on May 21, 2010 at 6:30pm — 1 Comment

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