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When to Say, "Bullshit."
If you're a reader of my blog or if we've ever spent any time talking about the Recruiting and Staffing industry, then you know that I'm an advocate of constant change. Yes. Constant. You'd also know that I enjoy pushing the envelope in regards to just about anything considered "status quo" and that phrases like, "because we've always done it that way" make me want to stick a fork in my eye. Yes. A fork.As a person that pushes constantly for evolution and change,...  Recruiter Guy -
Mon, 08/02/2010 - 23:37
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Minnesota Recruiters Conference 11 #mnrec Twitter Stream
What follows is an unedited digest of the Tweets from the July 30th, 2010 Minnesota Recruiters Conference 11 (including the days leading up to and a couple after it) as picked up from What The Hashtag?! using #mnrec It looks like they picked up most if not all of the Tweets from the event. NOTE: the time stamp is +5 hours. In other words a Tweet at 4 PM was done at 11 AM Here goes… July 26, 2010 7:12 pm MNOnlineGuy: RT @steffenson: RT @Minnesotakevin: Employee Referral... MN Headhunter -
Mon, 08/02/2010 - 17:14
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Minnesota Recruiters Conference 11 | Summer 2010 Invite
The 11th Minnesota Recruiters Conference will be held July 30th, 2010 at General Mills Corporate Headquarters. We are getting back to our original idea with this event and holding a structured unconference. Our first couple of events had 125 or so in attendance and it was a lot easier to have conversations with the presenters. As demand and space grew we went in the direction of a more traditional event of speakers and attendees. For this event we will start with a recruiter panel and... MN Headhunter -
Mon, 08/02/2010 - 16:39
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FYI, I am selling (and giving away) my latest work.
FYI, I am selling (and giving away) my latest work. Did you know that I have been producing The Recruiting Life comic strip since 2006? I recently collected my favorite comics from over the years into a collected work – The Recruiting Life (Volume 1). The digital version is free, but the printed version will cost you a few bucks, [...] The Recruiters Lounge -
Mon, 08/02/2010 - 15:46
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Minnesota Recruiters FAQ’s
UPDATED: August 2010 I get a lot of questions about how this informal group was started and included the following information in an email as an introduction as our colleagues would join the group site or LinkedIn group. But it has become rather long so a blog post is needed and will point them here. Minnesota Recruiters FAQ’s Web site: Minnesota Recruiters LinkedIn group (Minnesota Recruiter and HR professionals): Minnesota Recruiters LinkedIn Group Newsletter:... MN Headhunter -
Mon, 08/02/2010 - 15:00
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Stepstone acquires Mr Ted: Another one bites the dust
Have to admit this was a big surprise seeing as how Mr Ted has been hiring like crazy; maybe it was done to make them a lot more of a player to prospective buyers? That aside I think this is a VERY smart move by Stepstone. Or Mr Stone as they may now become! Without doubt Stepstone can sell software but, and this is the key bit, their technology is old and needs rebuilding very soon. However, Mr Ted has a newer technology solution but has only just started to learn how to sell by hiring some great... Hire Strategies -
Mon, 08/02/2010 - 07:36
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How To Search Google, Yahoo and Bing Efficiently
In this episode of The Searchologist, Jim Stroud explains how to search Google, Yahoo and Bing more efficiently by using the metasearch engine – Dogpile. Plus, Otis Collier gives tips on how to increase views of your Linkedin profile. Yay! Watch the video, then pass it on to a friend. Click here for more recruiter training tips. Related PostsWhy I [...] The Recruiters Lounge -
Sat, 07/31/2010 - 01:24
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The Week In Recruiting (…reading the blogs, so you don’t have to)
The Searchologist Magazine presents The Week In Recruiting: #HireFriday Job Tips for 2010 by Marie Journey 1. Council bans mini-skirts in crackdown on ‘inappropriate’ clothing in the office 2. Recruitment market faces more obstacles 3. India to Add 110 Million to Global Workforce 4. Six Principles Every Organization Must Employ 5. Are Men In HR Going the Way of the [...] The Recruiters Lounge -
Fri, 07/30/2010 - 17:03
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Introducing my new blog site: CRMdeduplication.com
What’s up with Donato? CRM Deduplication sounds really booooring? Well, not to me. CRM Dedupe is a huge problem in the world of sales, marketing and recruiting. This is a subject that I have spent considerable time and deep thought over the last few years. After knocking out 5 blog postings on the topic of [...] iDonato -
Fri, 07/30/2010 - 14:28
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Employment Law – Can an Employee Be Fired For Complaining About Unpaid Wages Or Overtime?
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and many State laws require that employees be paid the wages and overtime pay they are legally entitled to receive in a timely manner. Unfortunately, many employees who have not been paid amounts that they are legally entitled to receive are hesitant to complain because they are concerned about being fired or otherwise [...] The Recruiters Lounge -
Fri, 07/30/2010 - 12:37
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Recruitment and social media: Project Resource style
Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn…These social media names have now become rather nominal as they effectively altered the way we perceive our online communication and interaction. Indeed, they say “it is not official until it is on Facebook”, a statement many would have found preposterous just a few years ago. Nowadays, however, social media has perpetrated not only individuals’ personal, but also professional lives. It is no secret that one can successfully use social media... Recruitment Views -
Fri, 07/30/2010 - 04:35
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Compensation Talk: Navigating The Earnings Issue
The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap: How much does this job pay? What was your average paycheck with a previous job? No matter how you slice it, talking to a boss or prospective employer about money can be uncomfortable. As a job seeker in the current economy, it is more important than ever to know what you can expect to earn - before you interview. Utilize resources like Salary.com to verify the average annual salary for your target position. This website... MN Headhunter -
Thu, 07/29/2010 - 08:58
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Two thirds reject plans for extended pension age
With the recent confirmation that the government are to axe the retirement age this morning, I received virtually the same time this study on 3,000 employed workers on their views of the changes in retirement. So it seemed very fitting to post here on Recruitment Views, mind you I am not sure if I want to work till I am 70 but of course we may have to given the short falls in our pensions of course. I would be interested to know other people’s views so feel free to comment... Recruitment Views -
Thu, 07/29/2010 - 06:24
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PODCAST – How bad credit keeps you unemployed
The Searchologist Magazine presents How Bad Credit Keeps You Unemployed There is a lot of controversy around employers using credit checks to disqualify a potential employee and I mean A LOT of controversy. Does it make sense that a company hire (or fire for that matter) someone based on their credit? Jim and Karen discuss the issue in an uncharacteristically [...] The Recruiters Lounge -
Thu, 07/29/2010 - 06:03
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According to the FLSA Some Salaried Employees Can Collect Overtime Pay
Everyday I went to work it was another trip into the land of misery. Now don’t get me wrong I liked what I did and I was really good at it. The problem was the constant abuse and belittling attitude of my supervisor and the owner of the company. As a manager I was also required to punch in and [...] The Recruiters Lounge -
Wed, 07/28/2010 - 15:45
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Pay It Forward 2010 Profile: Jun Loayza
These spotlights are opportunities for you to get to know some individuals who were recommended to me for the article I wrote for Mashable, 4 Essential Traits for Social Media Success in Your Career. The purpose of my project, detailed here, is to profile some social media professionals to keep an eye on in the coming year. Spotlight: Jun Loayza Title: CMO Employer: Viralogy.com Who paid it forward: Dan Schawbel Jun is the Chief Marketing Officer of Viralogy, a company that... Research Goddess -
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 12:00
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Are you looking?
I am reading a great sales book at the, moment where the author demonstrates how around only 3% of people are actively buying at any time. Yes, some may buy under certain circumstances, but only 3% are actively in the market right now. Some may be interested if there is a great offer. Or may be looking in 6 months. Some won't be looking right now under any circumstances. But, the key point is that if only 3% are actively buying right now, what is your strategy for survival? Cold call the 3% more... Hire Strategies -
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 03:48
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Talent is Worthless, Performance is Priceless
Bill Rubico was a talented Engineer. He graduated at the top of his class from a respected university. Because of his academic achievement he was heavily recruited by many powerful organizations throughout the country. He finally settled on an organization headquartered in Houston, Texas. Everyone believed Bill would be a great addition and all had high expectations. Bill was on [...] The Recruiters Lounge -
Tue, 07/27/2010 - 00:38
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Lissa with nephew Sha'an
Shooed! Whopee! Playing catch Put the phone down and catch dad! Shally's Blog -
Mon, 07/26/2010 - 18:43
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3 Keys to Customizing Your Resume
The following post is courtesy of the Recruiting Blogswap: In recent blogs, I’ve written a lot about the importance of investing time into every job application you submit, even if this means applying for fewer total jobs. While it’s most efficient to get your resume fine-tuned to a point where it needs little modification for each new job application, you generally will need to make a few changes each time in order to customize your document. UTILIZE PROPER LANGUAGE The first... MN Headhunter -
Sun, 07/25/2010 - 21:15
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