I'm going to continue the LinkedIn Lovefest from last week by detailing here the fake connection requests I receive for the week as well as the subsequent research I conduct to determine how deep the cancerous root is growing. Your comments are always appreciated.

~Steve

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The bane of a recruiter’s job… not finding the right candidate. Most recruiters want to find the right candidate in the right amount of time without sacrificing candidate experience. Sounds easy enough, so why is it so hard? Tim Sackett recently wrote about how simple…

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Women have different necessities when it comes to clothing. Whether Casual clothes, working outfits and even bras. But a woman’s common mistake is buying a bra that doesn’t compliment with their breast cup, or buying bras that are too big or small for them to use. Women need bras that would not only make them feel comfortable, but also make their breasts feel comfy as well. Here are some best bra types for different breasts sizes and forms.…

Someone I know; and is highly respected in the Talent Acquisition / Social Media space, mentioned the other day on Twitter that she had received a Valentines card through LinkedIn.  She was rightly offended, as that's an inappropriate use of LinkedIn.

It got me thinking about how some people can be inappropriate in their use of Social…

You’re probably familiar with Instagram but the question here is how well do you know Instagram and its features? Is the knowledge you have enough to guarantee success?  These are important questions that require answers. Especially since, the current trend that is followed is social network recruitment.

Instagram is the perfect app for those of you who have a flair for photography and images. You can use this app…

Fresh out of college and looking for a good job? Well, getting a job without prior work experience may be a challenge. Thank god for the BPOs; you needn't worry about not being experienced. What’s more some of the BPO jobs rival top multinational company jobs in terms of salaries, perks and other facilities therefore making the industry very lucrative for students just out of college.



Benefits of working in a BPO for college students



Easy to find…

What can you do to help the environment these days? Well, there are a lot and you’re not just limited to planting trees and walking to work or school every day. There is something called “Green Energy” which is a popular form of helping out the worldwide community on environmental problems.

What is Green Energy?

Well, examples of green energy are…

Employer branding, employee engagement and social recruiting.

Three phrase in every talent acquisition professionals’ vocabulary. It’s also the three areas where most HR leaders are trying to build business cases for new initiatives that will keep their company on the edge of hiring innovation and increase their ability to attract and hire great talent.

But, if…

So may people think recruiting is sales. And to a point it is - selling the candidate on the company and the company on the candidate -  however a recruiter should be a purchaser of long term relationships and company investments.

If you are looking to hire: hire an external recruiter on retainer or an internal recruiter on salary.

Recruiter goals should be focused on filling positions with the right candidates as well as long term retention.…

The hackneyed thing most old people thought about love in this modern time is that everything is so fast to an extent that each person involved in the process of falling in love gets to fall out of love long before they knew each other well.

This is expert opinion from those who had to wait weeks before getting a much-awaited reply from a scented letter, those who had to withstand the pain of watching the rusty mailbox from afar, those…

Want More Productive Employees? Netflix Says Give Them More Vacation Time

The same company that led the way in how we watch movies is now paving new roads in vacation policies. In an effort to cultivate self-motivated and…

Recruiting and employee management don't end when an offer has been accepted. In fact, the new employee's first days and weeks on the job are critical to establishing a strong foundation, ensuring that the employee will thrive, and laying the groundwork for what you hope to be a long-term employee engagement. Today's…

If you would like to launch a new career in the green energy industry, or if the organization that you work for makes energy management seem overwhelming and complex, there are several training programs you can take in order to be better placed to make a difference.

Being more proactive about energy conservation instead of complaining about high costs of energy can be a starting point to launch a new career. For example, you could reduce…

It’s no secret that doctors are very much in demand all over the world, however that’s no excuse for a poorly written CV. Doctors must have a clear CV which indicates that they can meet the demands of their chosen specialism. There are four key elements which medical recruiters and potential employers will be looking for when examining a CV, so read…

Reading is one of the best and most effective ways to kill time – there is no doubt about that. While some people prefer to spend their free time in leisurely walks, a night out with friends, or going to a family outing, others simply choose to read in the comfort of their homes, or wherever they feel comfortable. Of course, there are a lot of reading materials to choose from – novels, craft books, and some even prefer encyclopedias and text books. But a decent portion of readers prefer to…

Various types of drilling machines:

In most of the manufacturing processes, the drilling machines are considered as one of the most indispensable machining tools. The drilling machines are commonly known as the drill press and they are responsible for drilling different sizes of holes in any surface areas of the wall, wood or the metal. They are also used for précising the depths. Besides the fact that the drilling machines are primarily used in the drilling holes, there are a…

The interest in renewable energy took a dramatic shift at the beginning of the 21^st century when it became apparent that use of fossil fuels is expensive. At the same time, new ideas cropped up to help consumers save money on energy bills.

There have been deterrents to such ideas and some misguided complaints that have kept certain consumers from adopting good money saving…

Conducting job search is often an extremely time consuming and daunting task for most. However, if you understand the strategic approach to a smart job hunt, you can find the right company where your skills would be recognized and your struggles would come to an end.

Here are some steps that will help you to find the right job that suits your experience and skill sets:

1. Set Your Goals: Have a clear set of goals on what type of career you wish to have. This…

It has been going around for a long time. And everyone would, of course, love to be able to have such a drug. Just try to imagine. Wouldn't it be amazing if you were simply able to take a particular drug be able to learn pretty much everything within just a few days or perhaps a few months?

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Let's say for example that you are a college student. There is one thing that every student out there hates. Examination time. You have countless…

It’s often said that salespeople should listen more than talk, however, those spouting this wisdom typically are the ones who continue to inundate those around them with voluminous amounts of words. In fact, most salespeople spew a stream of factoids, details, and feature-benefit chunks of information all over prospective clients.

No one likes to be thrown up on, and it’s certainly no way to start or grow an important relationship. Instead, our industry must adhere…