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Five Quick Tips on Social Media, Job Hunting and Recruitment
Social media is being promoted as the answer to a lot of problems in recruiting. Both from the perspective of employers and job hunters. I'm a pretty active user of social media, not a guru or expert as lot of people claim to be, but I think I have some quick insights that might help you. Don't rely on it exclusively. It's just not useful enough to be a primary method of recruiting or job-hunting. Try to get involved before you need it. Whether you're a job-hunter or an employer, trying...  The Asia Pacific Headhunter -
Fri, 05/18/2012 - 19:17
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C-Level Executive Women: Make The Most Of Your Job Search
The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap: Did you know that nearly 73 percent of Fortune 500 companies now have at least one female executive officer? This percentage, provided by Catalyst, a New York research group, proves what many have said for years: the pool of highly qualified executive women is growing—and companies are taking notice. As a C-level executive on the rise, you don’t want to miss your opportunity to secure your next amazing position. But with... MN Headhunter -
Fri, 05/18/2012 - 12:38
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Outlook for Employees in Singapore Poised to Improve
As the economy in Singapore grows, so too will the conditions for its employees. These improving conditions are taking several different forms, the most prominent of which are more flexibility in working arrangements and increased wages. But employees aren’t the only ones seeing the benefits of these developments; employers are reaping the rewards as well. Changing the Way Work is Done In the case of increased flexibility in the way work is getting done, more companies are providing attractive... The Recruiters Lounge -
Fri, 05/18/2012 - 11:53
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The Best Places to Work Put Employees First
Last night, I attended the Daily Herald Business Ledger ceremony for the Best Places to Work in Illinois in 2012. LaSalle was honored in the small and medium size company category. It is a huge honor to be recognized and I am proud of every employee’s contribution to the award. The keynote speaker, Thomas A. Klobucher, CEO of Thomas Interior Systems, explained why each company made the list using three words: putting employees first. Companies today that have the most unique culture and the... Past Five -
Fri, 05/18/2012 - 10:57
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Your Social Profile – Does it help or hinder your chances of getting a job?
As we continue into the ether of social networking, we are finding ourselves becoming more and more entangled within a digital world that is, little by little, creeping influence over our lives. With now over 901 million active users on Facebook and a revenue of $3.71 billion in 2011 alone, there is no end in sight to the continuing growth of social networking. Whereas some experts dismissed the phenomenon as an internet fad; over a decade later sites such as the aforementioned Facebook, along... The Recruiters Lounge -
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 20:16
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Response Mine Interactive (RMI) seeks an Account Director (Atlanta, GA)
ATLANTA, GA - EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading contingency-based executive search firm serving the Shop.org, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to the "Ecommerce Job of the Day," click here. We are working with Response Mine Interactive (RMI) in their search for an Account Manager. RMI uses advanced direct response marketing strategy and interactive media optimization to help clients expand their customer acquisition marketing. Founded in 2001, RMI serves leading brands in the... Marketing Headhunter -
Wed, 05/16/2012 - 01:03
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Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page: Candidate Advocate - Full Time Job - The Nerdery Recruitment Manager - Full Time Job - Aimia Recruiter - Full Time Job - Vascular Solutions Corporate Recruiter - Full Time Job - SIRVA Check out Minnesota Recruiters. An informal group of 3,100+ corporate, consulting and search firm recruiters - you must be in Minnesota to join. If you are using... MN Headhunter -
Tue, 05/15/2012 - 17:41
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The Truth About Social Recruiting Headlines
The myriad of headlines in the talent acquisition and space are misleading and, at times, spellbinding. With the social sharing features on many web sites, the headlines go viral and become truth (for many). That was one of the topics at the webinar last week “recruiting secrets overheard in a dark alley”, in addition to not believing everything you see online. The slides to the webinar are below, and we’re working on including the recording which will be added soon. Here... The Talent Buzz -
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 17:30
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Is There A Long Term Unemployment Crisis?
Is There A Long Term Unemployment Crisis? By: Marilyn Katz What Is The Definition Of Long Term Unemployment? Long term unemployment describes a situation where a person has been without work for longer than 12 months. In my opinion, it is important to consider these numbers, and not just the unemployment figures that are all grouped together. The group of people that have been out of work for a year, or longer, is a different that people who have only been out of work for a short time. Here’s... The Recruiters Lounge -
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 15:21
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Charming Charlie seeks a VP of Ecommerce (Houston, TX)
HOUSTON, TX - EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading contingency-based executive search firm serving the Shop.org, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to the "Ecommerce Job of the Day," click here. To connect with Harry Joiner on Linkedin, visit LinktoHarry.com and use Harry.Joiner [at] EcommerceRecruiter.com. We are working with Charming Charlie in its search for a VP of Ecommerce. Founded in Houston in 2004, Charming Charlie is a unique retail concept that specializes in women's accessories... Marketing Headhunter -
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 15:00
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Resume Keyword Mistakes - Are You Making One?
The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap: Appropriate keyword use is a big deal for job seekers working on their resumes. Many employers now use some form of scanning software as an initial screener that helps them determine which candidates are obviously qualified for the job. Even when your resume makes it passed the screening process, if a hiring manager can’t glance at your resume and determine through your use of keywords that you mesh with the position you’re... MN Headhunter -
Mon, 05/14/2012 - 12:43
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Advice for Working Mothers: How to Balance Your Career and Family
For Mother's Day, I thought it would be nice to have one of LaSalle's successful working mothers share her advice on how to balance a career and family. The post below is from Jayme Schrieffer, one of our Manager of Major Accounts who has been with LaSalle for over eleven years. Jayme oversees more than $4 million per year in revenue and is also the mother of an active two-year-old son. Balancing a career and family is difficult, and doing it successfully is truly a skill. I've... Past Five -
Sun, 05/13/2012 - 14:47
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HR, Social Media and Background Checks
“HR, social media and background checks” is the topic of the day when Jim Stroud interviews Jim Andrews, the Director of Client Services for Social Intelligence Corporation. Related PostsHow to Build a Dependable Workforce: Using Background ChecksHow thorough are your background checks? (Part 2)Who wants to hire a Social Media Recruiter?How thorough are your background checks?25 Articles on Social Media Recruiting Send article as PDF ... The Recruiters Lounge -
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 14:50
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Advice for the Class of 2012: Do What You Love
So many blog posts and articles I’ve read recently have spouted endless advice for 2012 graduates. Forbes contributor Mike Myatt advised graduates to cultivate and maintain relationships, continue learning throughout their lives and live below their means. A Wall Street Journal blog post was less coddling….basically deflating the egos of this generation and saying they are less intelligent, charming and invaluable than their professors made them believe. While all this advice is beneficial,... Past Five -
Fri, 05/11/2012 - 11:56
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Minnesota Recruiter Jobs
The following have been added to the Minnesota Recruiter Jobs page: Sr. Recruiter - Full Time Job - Goodrich Corporation Senior Recruiter - Full Time Job - Prime Therapeutics Recruiting Specialist - Full Time Job - Natural Resource Group Search Consultant - Full Time Job - Andcor Companies Check out Minnesota Recruiters. An informal group of 3,000+ corporate, consulting and search firm recruiters - you must be in Minnesota to join. ... MN Headhunter -
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 17:54
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The Latest Social Media Stats For 2012
Yesterday I faciliated a webinar called recruiting secrets overheard in a dark alley (slides and recording to be published here soon). One of the areas we focused on was the continued glamour of social recruiting given all of the “talk” from experts, analysts and vendors the past few years. The irony is that very few organizations are having real, sustainable successes as a result. When surveyed, a majority of the registrants and attendees (representing 20 countries & 49 states)... The Talent Buzz -
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 17:34
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The Latest Social Media Stats For 2012
Yesterday I faciliated a webinar called recruiting secrets overheard in a dark alley, and discussed some of the truths about social recruiting headlines. One of the areas I focused on was the continued glamour of social recruiting given all of the “talk” from experts, analysts and vendors the past few years. The irony is that very few organizations are having real, sustainable successes as a result. When surveyed, a majority of the registrants and attendees (representing 20 countries... The Talent Buzz -
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 17:34
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4 Great Tools for Recruiting & Sales
There is no shortage of technology or tools for recruiters or sales professionals, but factoring in engaging with candidates and leads is the key to success in closing deals and generating referrals. The knowledge you have at your fingertips within seconds matters, and that is the case with these 4 tools for recruiting and sales professionals. Each one of them is about connecting and engaging with your networks (or leads). The best part, they are all free. The first tool is hachi. This is an... The Talent Buzz -
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 10:55
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Current Searches as of May 10, 2012
EcommerceRecruiter.com is the leading executive search firm serving the Shop.org, Ad:Tech, and IR-500 communities. To subscribe to our monthly newsletter featuring ecommerce news, analysis, and career advice, click here. To get an email that will deliver our hottest ecommerce jobs to you the minute they're posted, click here. And while you're at it, please join our 7,623-member LinkedIn group, EcommerceJobs.com. To add your resume to our database, click here. Affiliate Marketing... Marketing Headhunter -
Thu, 05/10/2012 - 10:34
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How To Use Keywords On Your Resume
The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap: All this talk about keywords on your resume everywhere you turn, but how do you know when and where to use them? Applicant tracking software picks up certain search terms within your resume and returns those results to the person conducting the search. So while you want to have the right keywords in your resume, you also don’t want to just stuff your resume with an excess of words either. First, you need to determine the... MN Headhunter -
Wed, 05/09/2012 - 15:47
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