February 2009 Blog Posts (293)

Marketing plan

A marketing plan is a written document that details the necessary actions to achieve one or more marketing objectives. It can be for a product or service, a brand, or a product line. Marketing plans cover between one and five years.

A marketing plan may be part of an overall business plan. Solid marketing strategy is the foundation of a well-written marketing plan. While a marketing plan contains a list of actions, a marketing plan without a sound strategic foundation is of little… Continue

Added by muskan on February 4, 2009 at 5:38pm — No Comments

Using Twitter as a Recruiting Tool

In speaking with recruiters on a daily basis, I’m often asked about Twitter. What is it? How does it work? How can it help me as a recruiter? etc. In my opinion Twitter is a fantastic recruiting tool and also a great tool for people who are looking for a job.

If I were a recruiter I would have a link in my email signature that encourages job seekers to “follow me on Twitter“. Then I would offer to alert them every time I find out about a… Continue

Added by Ken Horst on February 4, 2009 at 4:46pm — No Comments

Who likes a clock watcher anyway?

My desk is situated in either a very fortunate or unfortunate position depending on who you ask. I'm close enough to a window to see what the weather is doing if I feel so inclined, but more importantly I am located right next to the door leading to the exit of the building. If I were the clock watching type it would mean a very speedy exit at the end of the day, but since I am not, I instead get to witness the mass exodus.

As I witness this take place each afternoon I begin to… Continue

Added by Gino Conti on February 4, 2009 at 4:23pm — 3 Comments

How To Use Tweetfeed With Twitter

Twitter, the real-time short messaging service that works over multiple networks and devices, continues to grow exponentially, increasing its membership from 500,000 in Dec. 2007 to 4.43 million in Dec. 2008. Membership is not the only area Twitter has grown. So has the number of tools, including Tweetfeed.

What is Tweetfeed and why does it add value to Twitter?

Tweetfeed is one of the newer applications that allows people to… Continue

Added by Rich on February 4, 2009 at 3:59pm — No Comments

Salary Negotiation in Tough Market

People are running to and fro suspended in disbelief regarding the economic downturn and the announcement of ever increasing layoffs. Passions are at a high, and people are lucky to get a job is the general view all around. Does that leave no room for negotiation I was asked? If I get selected, can I still negotiate salary or are they simply going to select the next person out of the 100 applicants. What am I to do?

Lets talk about Jennifer.

Jennifer is a mid level systems… Continue

Added by Jason Monastra on February 4, 2009 at 2:51pm — No Comments

new recruiter seeking mentor

I am new to recruiting and the group and looking for a mentor please see my profile and fill free to invite me to link up

Added by Jamie Wyrick Rosa on February 4, 2009 at 2:11pm — 2 Comments

Office and Compensation of the President of the United States

With the President calling for a $500,000 ceiling in CEO compensation for CEO's of companies receiving Federal assistance, I was wondering what the total compensation is for office of the President.

...aggregate amount of $400,000 a year, to be paid monthly, and in addition an expense allowance of $50,000 to assist in defraying expenses… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on February 4, 2009 at 1:44pm — 1 Comment

The Stimulus Bill Scorecard

What will be the impact of the recent $818 Billion stimulus bill?

Safety-Net Spending; Cost: $164 billion; Stimulative? Yes

Making-Work-Pay Tax Cut; Cost: $144 billion; Stimulative? Toss up

Energy Efficiency Retrofitting-Environmental Spending; Cost: $90 billion; Stimulative? No

State Stabilization Fund; Cost: $79 billion; Stimulative? Yes

Education Spending; Cost: $79 billion;… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on February 4, 2009 at 12:25pm — No Comments

Animal show postponed to 12:30p.m. EST due to technical problems.

Animal Show - 12:30 EST - Feb 04, 2009A
GUEST: Jenny DeVaughn

Added by Maureen Sharib on February 4, 2009 at 12:00pm — No Comments

Two Fundamentals to Hiring Top Talent

To hire top talent you must have something valuable to offer them. You probably think I am talking about valuables like salaries and benefits. No, these are not valuables, these are basic need requirements. Valuables are more substantive and far more important.

The valuables I’m referring to are 1) A sound business model, and 2) Great leadership.

No one wants to work for… Continue

Added by Ann Clifford on February 4, 2009 at 11:59am — No Comments

Getting by on half a mill

omg how do they do it?

Added by Steve Levy on February 4, 2009 at 11:59am — No Comments

"We love our employees"

Ami offers his insight into kids and recruiting; naturally, his comments made me think. How often do companies refer to their people as part of a family?

We treat our employees like family:… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on February 4, 2009 at 11:55am — 2 Comments

Hello, may I speak to Shana?

What happens when Slouch makes calls from Las Vegas and calls your number thinking he is calling someone else...

Added by Steve Levy on February 4, 2009 at 10:54am — 4 Comments

Anybody using Google Latitude?

Google Latitude, a Location Based social network for the phone - are you using? How?

Added by Maureen Sharib on February 4, 2009 at 9:57am — No Comments

Come to EliteSplits.Com for Split Placements and Full Fee Placements

Split placements and full fee placements anyone?

EliteSplits.Com is the fastest growing split and full fee placement network is now open and offering a FREE 30 day recruiting trial membership. The site helps recruiter’s to network with other member recruiters, candidates & employers, to make split-placements and full fee… Continue

Added by Chris on February 4, 2009 at 9:06am — No Comments

Quit your complaining - It's time to get serious!!!!!

For the most part I decided to take the last part of 2008 off. I hung out on RBC…….learned to Twitter…… built my Linkedin network to a sizeable number (Thanks Dave!)…..and for the most part – watched our profession gradually curl up into a little ball – wondering if/when it will be OK to come out. I would venture to say I’ve seen more “Is our profession dead? ” posts than “Hey – guess what? I’m winning!” posts. I'm not just talking about RBC - I get around to them all - ERE, Fordyce, etc. So… Continue

Added by Jerry Albright on February 4, 2009 at 8:30am — 7 Comments

Happy Birthday Newman

Really Kramer, it's my birthday today.

Let's wish him a Happy Birthday - RBC style today: Leave a comment here or on RBC his page

Added by Steve Levy on February 4, 2009 at 7:35am — 2 Comments

Rise of Online Journalism: Blogs Come of Age

"...has online journalism merely grown to be important enough that it's time that reporting and professionalism standards need to rise?" More here.

Added by Maureen Sharib on February 4, 2009 at 6:43am — No Comments

CA: Over 50% unemployment in recruiting?

Poll created (Yahoo NoCA group) for pulse on recruiter job…

Added by Maureen Sharib on February 4, 2009 at 6:39am — No Comments

Erratic Ramblings on HR & Employment

What does workforce planning really mean? Talent management? Recruitment and retention?

Could we amend our thinking around what retention stands for?

Bernard Salt spoke at the recent "State of the Industry" dinner for the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association in Melbourne, at which I was a special guest of CEO Julie Mills. Bernard recounted a story whereby a lawyer had in years previous, lamented at how they would invest… Continue

Added by Ric Willmot on February 4, 2009 at 1:30am — No Comments