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How Netfix Keeps Talent

A good little article to perhaps share with clients.

Some key points

PAY LAVISHLY Higher-than-average salaries—and tying bonuses and raises to the market, not a pool—can make stars less likely to bolt. Money is no object in hiring.

LET THEM GO Don't give B performers a middling raise. Give them a decent chunk of cash and show them the door. And don’t surprise them. The laid-off leave with their dignity.…

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Added by Anthony J. Meaney on May 14, 2008 at 10:35am — No Comments

How to De-clutter your desk

My desk tends to have a lot of strange stuff on it because I don't deal with paper or file folders at all if I can help it.

However we all need help keeping our desk organized and this posting has some good tips:

12 Tips for an organized desk

Bonus related article:

Inbox Zero (how to control your email inbox)

Added by Anthony J. Meaney on May 14, 2008 at 9:37am — No Comments

May 14, 2008

Claudia’s Wednesday Wisdom

Claudia Faust advises on tricky situations, answers members' questions...

This week Claudia has some "playground counselling" for "Snooping Around" who asks:

I have started to practice flipping and x-raying sites. I am finding some really good stuff out there, but here is my problem: by mining deeply, I am getting to directories and files (especially Excel and Word documents) that are clearly not posted for public access. So my…

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Added by Amitai Givertz on May 14, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments

Wednesday Wisdom: Digital Rusing

Dear Claudia,

I have started to practice flipping and x-raying sites. I am finding some really good stuff out there, but here is my problem: by mining deeply, I am getting to directories and files (especially Excel and Word documents) that are clearly not posted for public access. So my question is, should I be feeling guilty about using this information?

Snooping Around

Dear Snooping,

I love this question, because it shows two things: first,… Continue

Added by Claudia Faust on May 14, 2008 at 3:00am — 9 Comments

For Business Travelers - www.onebag.com

Here's a handy little site for those of us that travel a lot or a little:

http://www.onebag.com/

If you travel at all on business, this is a great resource to check out.

Need to pick a good quality travel bag?
Want to know what the YKK letters stand for on a zipper?
Need some strategy on packing clothes? Liquids?
Making a checklist?
Is it prohibited on a plane?

Here you go.

Added by Steve Cherry on May 13, 2008 at 7:01pm — No Comments

job widgets

I started a list of job widgets but have relatively few. Can anyone point me to some others?

Added by Eric Shannon on May 13, 2008 at 6:53pm — No Comments

recruiting is like breathing........

so, i was talking to a co-worker today regarding recruiting not being a spectator sport and i remembered something from the ere event last october in washington, d.c. coach jim larranaga of george mason university was talking about the importance of recruiting and… Continue

Added by Recruiterdude on May 13, 2008 at 4:00pm — 1 Comment

Talent Hook?

Hello,

I am considering subscribing to Talent Hook and wonder if any of you would share your experiences with me who have used, or currently use, this tool. Have you found it valuable on an ongoing basis? Any gripes or problems? Is their customer service as good and as accessible as they claim? Are there other similar tools out there that you feel are better or comparable?

Thank you for your input!

Annette Davis

Added by Annette Davis on May 13, 2008 at 2:19pm — 3 Comments

Looking for Websphere Application and Unix Administration

Hi,

Senior Websphere / UNIX Administrator

Min Exp 10 Years.

NYC, 6 Months +

Need to go for face to face after a telephonic interview

Need to be very skilled with Websphere Application and Unix Administration.

Company is looking for an experienced Senior Application Administrator.

This position is part of a team which architects and implements web application and web hosting solutions for our multiple… Continue

Added by Ruchika on May 13, 2008 at 1:43pm — No Comments

LIES PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES USE ON THEIR RESUMES

While honesty is indeed the best policy, too many prospective employees tend to stretch the truth-- or not use the truth at all-- when they are making their resumes. If you are an employer, it can be beneficial for you to know about the most common lies you may find on a resume. If you are in the position of looking for a job, it is in everyone's best interest if you are factual and honest. No one wants to hire someone who lacks the integrity to be… Continue

Added by Todd Moss on May 13, 2008 at 12:33pm — 1 Comment

Random Recruiting Thoughts on Opt-Out Marketing, Viral Loops, a Modern-Day Consilience, and a Readiness for Growth

If I may play 'Mr. Marketing Devil's Advocate' for a moment, let me interject one of the new rules of marketing that exist within today's intersection of a globalizing economy and the viral expansion of social media:

***Drop any opt-out marketing efforts like a bad habit.***

Opt out = spam. In the words of my friend, Seth Godin, "Opt-out takes advantage of laziness, inertia, and infoglut to inundate people with stuff they don't want." There are more… Continue

Added by Joshua Letourneau on May 13, 2008 at 12:05pm — 1 Comment

Apply & Demand: Summer hiring tips

It used to be that summer jobs were within reach of all willing and able job seekers, most of whom were students looking for a steady gig to earn gas money or fuel the old college fund.

But as we tumble through an economic downturn that has the whispers of “recession” growing loud enough to draw the ire of even the most laid back librarian, that’s all changed.

In fact, according to a recent SnagAJob.com survey, nearly half (49%) of traditional hourly hiring standbys,… Continue

Added by Michael Ward on May 13, 2008 at 11:33am — No Comments

May 13, 2008

Tutorial Tuesday

Teach something, learn something...

There are numerous clues to candidates being untruthful, some obvious, others far more subtle and difficult to detect. Perhaps the most subtle signs of deception are microexpressions.

Here Prof. Paul Eckman gives us a quick example of a microexpression. The next link takes you to series of clips where microexpressions are pointed out as indicators of deception. The last link will take you to a test where you can… Continue

Added by Amitai Givertz on May 13, 2008 at 5:30am — No Comments

Excellent career Opportunity to Excel in HR

About the Company:

Agency Assist, Inc. is a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) company dedicated to providing staffing agencies with outsourced recruiting solutions. Agency Assist combines its recruiting resources with "best of breed" tools, a collaborative approach and a proven methodology resulting in a highly cost effective solution. By leveraging the global workforce, Agency Assist delivers the quality and accountability for the demand by reducing the overall recruiting costs… Continue

Added by Michael Joseph on May 13, 2008 at 3:00am — No Comments

I'm going to Mamelodi, South Africa!

In November of this year, I will be going on an aid trip to Mamelodi, South Africa with Crossroads Community Church, a Cincinnati-based non-denominational Christian church, to build homes, teach kids and transfer sustainable skills. The church has made this journey for the past 2 years to aid the people of Mamelodi, which is an urban area outside of the capital city of Pretoria. There are close to 1 million people living in Mamelodi, and… Continue

Added by Amybeth Hale on May 13, 2008 at 1:48am — No Comments

I am looking for recommendations for AFFORDABLE applicant/contact tracking software.

What do I want ???

Added by MARK GARDNER on May 12, 2008 at 2:27pm — 3 Comments

Specialist Sourcing Professionals

I am looking to build networks with both Sourcing Professionals and Senior HR Professionals. I am an owner within an expanding HR and People Resourcing Company.

We manage the internal recruitment centres for some of the largest blue chip resources companies, and I am always looking to build pools of talent from which to source from. I find the most effective way to do this is through non-traditional and non-intrusive methods such as this.

Our HR Talent Pool currently… Continue

Added by Matt Hewitson on May 12, 2008 at 11:32am — 1 Comment

Need Strategic and Creative Sourcing Specialists!!

We are looking for a few good Men and Women to working VIRTUALLY for our

organization! (LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY, office is in Lake Forest, IL)

Your responsibilities will include:

**Strategic sourcing of corporate or sales positions.

**Partnering with recruiters and hiring managers to identify passive

candidates.

**Pipeline creation and management

**Proactive identification of sourcing solutions including cold calling,

database management… Continue

Added by Mary Raymond on May 12, 2008 at 10:40am — 1 Comment

Do You Recruit in DC? A Must Read

If you do any recruiting in the Greater Washington, DC Metro area, the annual Washington Post 200 Companies edition is a must read. This year's version, out today, is no exception. In addition to providing some great information on DC's top 200 Public companies, this feature also lists the top Private companies, not-for-profits, banks, law firms, etc.

This year's issue focuses, as you can probably guess, on the… Continue

Added by Ben Gotkin on May 12, 2008 at 9:00am — No Comments

May 12, 2008

Mendoza’s Monday Member Showcase

Dave Mendoza talks with one of our members...

Dave's guest today is Kevin Plantan who is a VP at ERE Media.

It seems Dave and Kevin have a lot more in common than a passion for the industry:

You see I love Mohitos and Kevin does as well, and can appreciate my liquid toxin as a fellow colleague to pull a chair and start the conversation so that we can all…

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Added by Amitai Givertz on May 12, 2008 at 7:30am — No Comments