Check out this resume I found on the web. Looks just like of a ba-zillion resumes online right? That’s what I thought until I scrolled down to the bottom of the page. I noticed the phrase “Site powered by Apache.” Looks like this guy Garrick was giving some someone a shout-out. But who or what is “Apache?” I figured it [...]

Social media is the popular thing nowadays; everybody has a profile on a networking site. These profiles can feature dozens of pictures, songs, and of course information like where you went to school or where you are currently working. Potential employers often ask for your social media profile now along with a resume. They want to see how social you [...]

How To Source The Best of The Best by: Jim Stroud How do you decide which companies to target in your recruitment initiatives? Sure major competitors come to mind immediately, but why stop there? Why not create your list based on the best companies operating in your field? (Especially those companies with award-winning products!) Do you know them all? Are [...]

Okay, so I’m flipping the channels late one night and I come across a Spanish soap opera. I do not speak Spanish, but from what I could tell somebody was cheating on somebody else and the main body was just getting home. Panic struck the couple and amid the hurried dressing and last minute kisses, someone said, “See you later.” [...]

RESUME SOURCING TIP OF THE DAY . Q: Jim, “Need ColdFusion Developers for upstate NY (or who are willing to relocate to NY)…can you help?” A: Sure! . How I solved the problem (in 30 seconds or less):   I researched coldfusion so I would understand what it was. I built a keyword list based on my ColdFusion research and [...]

In this special episode of The Jim Stroud Show, Jim interviews Jeremy Langhans to discuss innovation in recruiting. Specifically, Jeremy details how he leveraged Instagram to recruit passive candidates during his tenure at Starbucks. Furthermore, he discusses the choices one makes when managing a career site. Should you create multiple mobile versions of the same site, or do something different? [...]

The Truth About Recruiters That the Recruiting Industry May Not Want You to Know About By Jennifer D Celaya That’s right… I’m outing some of the secrets of the Recruiting Industry! Why? To help YOU…the job seeker. I’m sure you can relate to that black hole that recruiters often suck you into. The recruiter contacts you, you have a great [...]

Today’s seasoned professional possess a variety of skills and abilities that benefit the work environment. Corporate employees are expected to keep up with trends within their field of expertise. If you are fortunate your employer will pay for your education and training. As a result of increased duties and cross-training many job seekers realize they can fill jobs outside of [...]

RESUME SOURCING TIP OF THE DAY . Q: Jim, “Can you help me source Financial Analyst candidates with current series 7 license?” A: Sure, I found a bunch on LinkedIn. . . .. . . . Want more? Financial Analysts with “Series 7″ experience . Depending on the state, Series 7 holders must also have Series 63 or Series 66 [...]

Is your company using Internet monitoring software? If not, did you know that Human Resources professionals in companies that are not using Internet monitoring software often find themselves dealing with violations of the company’s Acceptable Use or Internet Access policies, and users who profess their innocence? How many of these ‘excuses’ have you heard before: I didn’t know it was [...]

RESUME SOURCING TIP OF THE DAY . Q: Jim, I think I have seen every resume on Monster and every resume on the web for (insert technical skillset here) and my req’ is still open. I need to find some developers that are hidden away that no one else has found yet. Can you help me out? A: Sure! Look [...]

How To Get Your Perfect Candidate Hired by: Jim Stroud  How many times have you found the perfect candidate, presented him (or her) to the Hiring Manager and then… nothing? The Hiring Manager has urged you to step up your efforts but when it comes time to make a decision, its an exercise in “analysis paralysis.” “Yeah, sure, he meets [...]

In response to a reader’s suggestion, I will show you how to find Software Developers skilled in the Linux OS. Oohh… Won’t that just make your day? — HOW TO FIND LINUX GEEKS A reader suggested that I write about how to find Opensource Developers. So, for the purposes of this tutorial, I am going to focus on geeks who [...]

Teresa, a 40-something manager, rode a career wave that peaked and crashed. The major telecommunications company where she had worked in Silicon Valley for many years showed signs leading up to the lay off. When Teresa lost her job, it marked the third round of layoffs at her company. The first had occurred four months earlier… ”You could see a [...]

You’ve spent hours and hours beating out endless dissertation waffle, waded through some gruesome deadlines and invested a considerable amount of well-earned procrastination through critical exam periods. Now graduation day is approaching, so what happens if you get a 2:2 after all that hard work? Looking at graduation statistics, around 28% of graduates in 2010-11 achieved 2.2 at degree level [...]