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HR Strikes Again

Dear Claudia,

I’ve made placements with a small company for years that didn’t have an HR function. Mid-last year they were bought by a much larger company with a recruiting department, and the rules for third party recruiters are changing. They’ve asked me to sign a new agreement that basically says before any candidate can be presented to a manager the resume must be submitted to a central HR administrator who will verify they aren’t already in the company ATS. We have no direct… Continue

Added by Claudia Faust on February 11, 2009 at 6:24am — No Comments

Seinfeld new season!!!!

On a Saturday mornin' ,when i was returning home from a party ( i was kinda wasted ),i 've got the weirdest idea! That is : i tought that we can make Seinfeld return for a new season!!!! And that that was possible due to our common effort--paying for whatever they need to do the season.But is hard if not impossible to find a way that everybody can contribute with some amount of money ( e.g. 2 $ or 40 cents or 5 cents ), the amount is not that important because we are so many fans around the… Continue

Added by Andrei on February 11, 2009 at 4:50am — 4 Comments

Audio / Video Presentation Software Suggestions?

I need to make a presentation to a gatekeeper. In turn, the gatekeeper will be speaking with the decision-maker regarding the venture’s merits. I would like to create a PowerPoint presentation that allows for an audio voiceover. This would make me more confident that the proper message gets to the decision-maker.

Does anyone know of a software solution that can help me accomplish this?
Thanks!

Mike
610-986-4549
miked@discoverps.com

Added by Michael DeVlieger on February 10, 2009 at 5:29pm — No Comments

Feedback from the Real World

Even when you have been around as long as ExecuNet has (21 years and counting) and over that time have gotten more than your fair share of kudos for whatever, it still makes you feel good when they keep coming. If nothing else, it reminds the organization that consistency is critical.

I am happy to say that we were reminded of this yet once again when we got notice that we were once again a WEDDLE's User's Choice winner. What WEDDLE's does is to post a ballot of 114 sites (not… Continue

Added by Dave Opton on February 10, 2009 at 5:16pm — No Comments

Electronic ATS and it's (potential) downfalls with face-to-face recruiting

So I've been finding lately that our electronic ATS is both a blessing and a curse.

Coming from the non-profit world where we only dealt with paper resumes and drop file folders, an on-line, web-based ATS was a god send. However, I've been noticing that when discussing the application process with potential applicants face-to-face, I am not seeing as many people take the necessary steps to submit their applications.

At any given event, I'll speak to, let's say 100 people; of… Continue

Added by Dan Goyeneche on February 10, 2009 at 5:02pm — No Comments

Have you heard about the ongoing success of Yoh? While other staffing companies are closing their doors or compromising commission plans, Yoh continues to grow.

Yoh is a business unit of Day & Zimmermann. Operating from more than 150 worldwide locations with 2.4 Billion USD in revenues, the Day & Zimmermann family of companies employs 24,000 professionals and is currently ranked as one of the largest private companies in America by Forbes and is a former winner of the U.S. National Family Business of the Year award.

At this time we are seeking additional Sales Executives within our US Business centers. If you are interested in… Continue

Added by Joe Fratick on February 10, 2009 at 4:58pm — No Comments

google strings results midway through results I get a warning about running a spyware application

Hi Folks;

i keep forgetting to post this topic...

When I run a string on Google halfway through I get this...

"We're sorry...

... but your query looks similar to automated requests from a computer virus or spyware application. To protect our users, we can't process your request right now.

We'll restore your access as quickly as possible, so try again soon. In the meantime, if you suspect that your computer or network has been infected, you might… Continue

Added by Salvatore Petrara, CPC on February 10, 2009 at 4:27pm — 4 Comments

Seeking a job paying 250K, give or take 200K

In order to be unaware of the current global economic crisis a person would quite literally have to be living in a cave actively avoiding contact with the outside world. As such I'll forego beating the proverbially dead horse since we all know how bad things are.

Because of the down market, people are getting a bit more desperate for employment. This is also not a shocker. This desperation can lead people down a few different routes, a few of which are interesting, but only one of… Continue

Added by Gino Conti on February 10, 2009 at 2:12pm — No Comments

Recruiting Blog

Hey guys!! Thanks for checking out my page. My name is Tom and I currently work for an IT staffing firm as a technical recruiter. Back in December I started a blog on some of the day to day challenges or experiences I encountered through my job. After going strong for over a month I can say that I have really enjoyed blogging so far. When I first got going I emailed my blog to my 1st Degree LinkedIn connections and it was suggested to me that I bring my blog to… Continue

Added by Tom Sweeney on February 10, 2009 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Networking: Old AND New

I am a big fan and true believer in social media and Web 2.0 technology, and I feel they are excellent tools for us to leverage.

These tools have brought a new level to the way we do business and communicate with one another. They make it easier for us to e-mail our contacts or simply “shout out” a comment to someone via Facebook or Twitter. And they have created a fantastic way for me to find new candidates; candidates I would never have had access to before and can now communicate with… Continue

Added by Chernee Vitello on February 10, 2009 at 1:50pm — No Comments

Cash is king...

We've all heard the phrase "cash is king" and probably hear that today more than ever. Why? Keep in mind that this is overly general but I'm just trying to illustrate a point. In today's economy we hear a lot about companies that borrowed extensively to fuel their growth and now the underlying assets that secured those loans are worth a lot less. In extreme cases that puts those companies upside down - meaning they owe more than the collateralized assets are worth. One way for these companies… Continue

Added by Michael Johnson on February 10, 2009 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Taboo

To freshen my recollection of Ginzburg and his magazine, I looked at the New York Times obit, published the day after his death. He was lionized as "a taboo-busting editor and publisher, who helped set off the sexual revolution in the 1960s with Eros magazine and was imprisoned for sending it through the United States mail in a case decided by the Supreme Court..." The Times described Eros as "a stunningly designed 'magbook' devoted to eroticism...… Continue

Added by Maureen Sharib on February 10, 2009 at 11:29am — No Comments

Slick - LI for Gen Y?

Thanks to ERE for the heads-up on this:Zumeo

Added by Maureen Sharib on February 10, 2009 at 10:30am — No Comments

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…

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