Are PSL's potentially damaging to business? Do they close the door on good talent? I understand the reasons why companies run PSL’s. For any business that runs a PSL, have you ever stopped and considered the consequences of fishing with just two or three lines?
I’ve been in the recruitment world for 15 years, and it’s fair to say that over 70% of the clients I deal with have a PSL, none of which has my name on the list. I also the clients that run strict PSL’s which I am…
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Added by Thomas Timperley on November 26, 2012 at 7:30am —
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You may want to rethink hitting that ‘sell’ button next to your LinkedIn shares. It appearsFacebook’s newest job search app has landed with an unceremonious thud in the recruiting space.
Last week the app launched with much fanfare, probably because Facebook has done little to nothing when it comes to creating job apps.…
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Added by Sylvester Simon Pascal on November 26, 2012 at 4:19am —
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How do some organizations continually separate themselves from the pack? Why do some teams always win, while others continue to lose? Why do some companies struggle with day- to- day operations, while others make it look so easy? The simple answer is the people. Without the right people in place, nothing can be accomplished.…
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Added by Will Thomson on November 25, 2012 at 8:00pm —
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Nine years recruitment experience has made me sensitive to the struggles of a Jobseeker. All too often I hear about the very lengthy and daunting recruitment processes that follow.
Unfortunately for Jobseekers, clicking the ‘apply’ button for that perfect job can mean being redirected to a site and an application process of 6+ pages to complete; an arguably ‘necessary’ requirement for gaining candidate information.
But are the words ‘lengthy’ and ‘daunting’ really the words an…
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Added by Amanda Ashworth on November 25, 2012 at 12:50pm —
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With Platforms like LinkedIn and You tube are the days of the traditional CV numbered?
I for one love seeing candidates getting creative when seeking a role. I don’t think this will completely replace the traditional CV but now that many adverts have the apply with LinkedIn button, is it about time the CV evolved into 2012?
With unemployment still at a high in many sectors how can candidates…
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Added by Amanda Ashworth on November 24, 2012 at 11:30am —
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The shortest distance between two points is a straight line, yet, many people take a very roundabout way in getting things done, wasting time and resources in the process. Straight-line fulfillment, one of Scott’s signature methods for reducing labor intensity, is a process for streamlining how work gets done.…
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Added by Scott Wintrip on November 23, 2012 at 12:44pm —
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Here is a quick video, introducing myself. I hope you enjoy. Have a Happy Thanksgiving! My phone number is 512-970-8161.
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Added by Will Thomson on November 22, 2012 at 11:06pm —
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Finding a job isn't always easy especially in today's economy. Fortunately, using a recruitment agency can be a great way to streamline the process and help a job seeker land the job they're looking for. Let's now discuss some of the services that a recruitment agency can offer and what difference it can make in one's job search.
One of the biggest benefits is the business contacts that a recruitment agency will have. Since these agencies will work to help job seekers in…
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Added by Marie Warren on November 22, 2012 at 9:22am —
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Before I start I should establish that this post is purely based on my personal experience and I am not trying to pass it as factual information. I am solely sharing my experience and will hopefully be able to hear from others who have the same or perhaps a different opinion.
I have spent the good part of the past 6 years in building a decent network on Linked In. A network that has a large number of executives and decision makers in it but is also wide enough to span across…
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Added by Navid Sabetian on November 22, 2012 at 1:32am —
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Sell how people prefer to buy and you increase the likelihood of closing the deal. In Social Style Selling, Scott shows you how to cater to each style and improve your chances for a better result.
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Added by Scott Wintrip on November 21, 2012 at 3:56pm —
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In the spirit of Thanksgiving, MBA Focus (www.mbafocus.com) would like to thank all of our corporate clients and school partners for your ongoing business and support. And this year, we’d like to give thanks to all of the wonderful job-seeking MBA candidates participating in our database—we enjoy having the opportunity to work…
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Added by Ryan Pratt on November 21, 2012 at 12:00pm —
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Recruiting the best candidates isn’t always easy. HR outsourcing firms and hiring managers know this. With recent college graduates entering the workforce, different factors are at stake when it comes to making a decision about where to work. Whether you outsource hiring or conduct it in-house, if you’re…
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Added by Erica Bell on November 20, 2012 at 2:19pm —
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You think you've found the perfect candidate for your client's tough job order. He passed the phone interview and the following three in-person interviews with flying colors. He aced all of the skills and assessment tests. He has all of the qualifications and seems to be a perfect cultural fit. But while your client deliberates over whether this is really the BEST they can do, your candidate takes another job.
A slow hiring process wears candidates down and…
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Added by Debbie Fledderjohann on November 20, 2012 at 12:00pm —
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This will be a short article and by no means is meant to be comprehensive. However, as I’ve been talking with recruiting organizations, listening to their stories at conferences, and hearing tidbits through the grapevine online and through prospect meetings, there are a number of key insights I hear time and time again that I think can be very helpful.
So what are recruiting organizations doing that enable them to be successful. Here are a few general habits that they…
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Added by Chris Brablc on November 20, 2012 at 11:19am —
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The traditional recruiting approach is to hire a third party recruiting firm or individual recruiter who writes boring job descriptions, throws “hail mary” listings on job boards and works their network.
There is nothing wrong with this, but if you want younger, tech-savvy employees, I believe you need to go to Facebook: home of 1 billion people!
Here are 5 companies that are leveraging their Social Recruiting efforts by doing a good job with their Facebook Careers pages. All…
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Added by Jason Webster on November 20, 2012 at 10:00am —
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Added by Scott Wintrip on November 20, 2012 at 9:55am —
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Facebook launched its long-rumored job board offering last week. It was a bit rocky:
- “ It’s buggy and kind of janky looking.” – FB userMike Chapman (and thank you, Mike, for…
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Added by Jeff Dickey-Chasins on November 20, 2012 at 8:23am —
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With ‘silly season’ almost upon us, many are thinking of the wasted working weeks coming up, where their clients aren’t around to speak with, or are too busy being entertained and entertaining to think about new business.
I must say I have to differ.
What a great opportunity to be networking
This time of the year is a…
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Added by james nathan on November 20, 2012 at 6:42am —
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Over the last couple of years mobile recruiting has been on a steady incline. But while some companies are jumping in with both feet, for every early adopter there is another 100 companies still on the fence. Most of what you hear about are the statistics regarding the number of smart phones being purchased and the percentage of overall web…
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Added by Sylvester Simon Pascal on November 20, 2012 at 4:00am —
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Here’s a newsflash for you – recruiting is a people business. And whenever people are involved, inevitably, something will go wrong. I think most of us are willing to admit this, and frankly I’m happy to have a place like RBC where I can bitch, gripe, complain then call it blogging. A couple of my recent favorite posts (here and…
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Added by Amy Ala Miller on November 19, 2012 at 5:00pm —
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