December 2008 Blog Posts (344)

won't you tweet my neighbor

http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/how_to_find_the_top_twitterers_in_your_city.php

Looking for friends, aka, tweets a little closer to home? This gives you some suggestions on how to do it.

Added by Julia Stone on December 18, 2008 at 1:00pm — 1 Comment

SmartTechPeople/SmartAdminPeople/SmartSalesPeople - Free Job Postings on all 3 Job Boards

Greetings!

I would like to introduce the world's fastest growing Tech Community/Job Board; (SmartTechPeople.com), world’s fastest growing Administrative Community/Job Board (smartadminpeople.com ) , and the world’s fastest growing Sales Community/Job Board (http://smartsalespeople.ning.com)

When you post you position on any of our job boards, we automatically cross-post all of your positions to hundreds of free and fee-based career sites Linkedin, Edgeio, Simply Hired, Myspace,… Continue

Added by Simone Yard on December 18, 2008 at 12:48pm — No Comments

SmartTechPeople/SmartAdminPeople/SmartSalesPeople - Free Job Postings on all 3 Job Boards

Greetings! We are introducing the world's fastest growing Tech Community/Job Board; (SmartTechPeople.com), world’s fastest growing Administrative Community/Job Board (smartadminpeople.com ) , and the world’s fastest growing Sales Community/Job Board (http://smartsalespeople.ning.com)

When you post you position on any of our job boards, we automatically cross-post all of your positions to hundreds of free and fee-based career sites Linkedin, Edgeio, Simply Hired, Myspace, Jobster, Simply… Continue

Added by Simone Yard on December 18, 2008 at 12:39pm — No Comments

Three Decidedly Un-Christmaslike Observations

There are times in your life when you have a dawning of realization, a flash of insight - as though a veil of ignorance is parted and you see the naked truth for what it is. Sometimes these little nuggets of meaningfulness will impact you for the rest of your life. Other times, they are simple life truths that you will incorporate into your knowledge bank and draw on these items almost daily as you negotiate the twisty turny phenomenon that we call living. And then there are the moments of… Continue

Added by Nancy Ford on December 18, 2008 at 11:30am — No Comments

Will Free Local Recruitment Fit In Your Tight Budget?

In an effort to stimulate hiring and promote business growth in the Philadelphia region, PhillyJobs.com is offering a free job posting to local Philadelphia employers. This offer will allow employers to save recruitment dollars and tap into the power of niche recruitment.

When: Employers should call PhillyJobs.com by December 31, 2008 to redeem their free job posting. All free job postings must be posted by January 31, 2009. This… Continue

Added by Jeremy Hatfield on December 18, 2008 at 10:24am — No Comments

The SEC and Bernie Madoff

Unless you've been spending all your time on the RBC chat, you've heard of Bernard Madoff. One number should remind you - $50 Billion.

Here's a letter (PDF) submitted to the SEC on November 7, 2005 by Harry Markopolos (who once worked for a rival of Madoff). Markopolos knew something was fishy with Madoff but… Continue

Added by Steve Levy on December 18, 2008 at 8:31am — 6 Comments

Is there a "best time" for sending Twitters?

Just wondrin'...

Added by Maureen Sharib on December 18, 2008 at 7:39am — 5 Comments

Advantages of Web-based Onboarding

With web-based onboarding—which automates that process—experts say employers can drive productivity and acclimate employees better into their organizations.

According to Enwisen, web-based onboarding’s popularity has grown increasingly over the years as more

employers seek to streamline the hiring process, allowing companies to:

• Track and monitor new hires in the… Continue

Added by George Scifo on December 18, 2008 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

Names Sourcer looking for a job!

To all my fellow peers out there,

My name is Arlene Hernandez and as of today I am without work. I recieved that dredded call that all employees are afraid of in this slow economy, "as of today you are laid off". Yes, it happen to me. But I have determined to turn this negative situation into a good one. I am sending this shout out to all the folks in the world. I am a names sourcer with 5+ years of online and phone sourcing experience. I have completed searches in many industries… Continue

Added by Arlene Hernandez on December 17, 2008 at 9:40pm — 1 Comment

Job Opportunities in a bad economy with a secure company, any takers?

My client is ranked by Fortune Magazine as one of the largest energy companies in the west? One of the reason why the parent company, is at the top of its list of “America’s Most Admired Companies” among all energy companies in the western United States. The company is noted for its:

• Innovation

• Financial Soundness

• Social Responsibility

• Quality of Management

• People Management

• Long-term Investment

• Use of Corporate… Continue

Added by Duane Hughes on December 17, 2008 at 8:56pm — No Comments

Show Me the Money

by Paula Santonocito editor at:

www.TalentManagementTech.com

Organizations aren't only cutting staffing. Benefits too are on the chopping block.

Today's Wall Street Journal (subscription required) reports that cell phone maker Motorola will suspend matching contributions to employee 401(k)s effective January 1.

Meanwhile, today's New York Times reports on a proposal by New York Governor David Paterson that would reduce benefits for newly hired state… Continue

Added by RD Whitney on December 17, 2008 at 8:51pm — No Comments

Tomorrow's leaders today a preview of the future

It's really hard not to write about this... so I won't even try. Warning for those about to read.. bias Dad alert

Today I had the day off work, it's that time of year, children's Christmas concerts, school break ups and the like. I got to do something very rare I think for a career dad.. I got to spend a whole day observing and helping out in my son's 2 Kindergarten sessions (yes we have him booked in 2 different schools for enough contact hours to keep him stimulated). What a… Continue

Added by Dan Nuroo on December 17, 2008 at 6:43pm — 2 Comments

2009 is here! Do companies need to wake up?

I cant believe 2008 is gone. What a great year for Recruiting for some, for others, not so much. I have seen so much great talent this year and even more companies that ignore the fact that they have stiff competition for talent. I see them assuming that the "same old same old" will hook them and land them too.

Always a sucker for a survey, I would ask ..What are your thoughts on this ? Do companies today have huge blind spots or is it just me? If not, In what ways do companies need… Continue

Added by Matt Decker on December 17, 2008 at 5:37pm — 1 Comment

My take on MPC Candidates

This is a response I wrote to a question on linkedin a few months back.

An MPC has to have it all there in the first place - the skills, the work history, realistic compensation expectations.

However, here is what seperates an MPC from just a good candidate - in other words, someone I'm going to spend TIME marketing....

1. Loyalty and exclusivity. I ask my potential MPC's for 2 to 5 day EXCLUSIVITY - in other words, someone my competition can't deliver to the… Continue

Added by Art Pitcher on December 17, 2008 at 5:30pm — No Comments

Holiday Office Parties - Please Dress Appropriately!

You are invited to your company’s office party and you do not know whether you should go or what to wear. What you should you do?

This is a common dilemma faced by millions of employees across the country. First, you should definitely decide to go to the party. A holiday party offers you an opportunity to socialize with your colleagues as well as impress your bosses. By socializing with your bosses you will be able to show a different side which could be beneficial when it comes time… Continue

Added by Jeremy Hatfield on December 17, 2008 at 4:47pm — 1 Comment

Assume the person reading your resume is a Monkey!

The title of this Blog is a bit insulting and rightly so. It is meant to get your attention so that you do not pass over the article - - to make you take notice !!!

If you were driving down the street and you saw a Billboard but you couldn't make out what it said because the worlds were too small and the message was hidden in a thousand words, you would probably not understand it or crash your car trying to figure it out.......

Read the rest of this article and other tips… Continue

Added by Carl Schumacher on December 17, 2008 at 4:20pm — No Comments

Bailout

Do you recognize the frustration of seeing your budget shrink? It seems that today there isn’t a single industry left in peace – everywhere it seems the pressure from an unfit economy is felt fast and felt hard. And in the spirit of today’s tough economic times where the term “bailout” has suddenly received so much publicity and is on the tip of everyone’s tongue, we are making our own humble contribution to try and help you out with our very own “bailout package.” With SmartRecruiters the ATS… Continue

Added by SmartRecruiters on December 17, 2008 at 1:52pm — No Comments

Recruiting Manager Position open/fulltime perm- Los Angeles, Encino, CA RETAIL BANKING INDUSTRY

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree

Five to seven years Human Resource experience

Previous employee management experience

Strong understanding of recruiting functions

Ability to identify marketing strategy

Federal employment standards

Demonstrated ability to take charge and get results

Ability to communicate with all levels of employees, verbally and in writing

Ability to manage multiple, complex projects… Continue

Added by Rebecca Zatarain on December 17, 2008 at 1:31pm — 2 Comments

Professional/Executive Level Position in KY

Regional HR Manager, (Louisville, KY) - Great Local Company is looking to hire a Regional HR Manager for their Louisville Facility. This position supports 300 employees in 8 locations in 5 states (NJ, TN, OH, KY, IN) and requires a lot of traveling between locations. Duties and Responsibilities: Responsible for advising region manager, division managers, and other personnel on employee relations, manpower planning/recruiting,… Continue

Added by Jennifer Schroeder on December 17, 2008 at 1:25pm — No Comments

LOOKING FOR A HR POSITION READY TO START TODAY

I am looking for a HR position in the, VA or DC, DC or North VA Markets. Here is my background and information.

Paul Sandhu

2230 George C Marshal Dr #921

Falls Church, VA 22043

● PSandhu001@ yahoo.com 757-947-7515

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Motivated, professional with over 10 years experience relating to Human Resources, Compensation, Benefits, Staffing and Training. Proven ability to increase profits and improve employee… Continue

Added by PAUL on December 17, 2008 at 11:27am — No Comments