Jim Stroud interviews Mike Dwyer of Social RNA and discusses a case study where a client posted a video on their LinkedIn profile and scored some hires because of it. Tune in and check it out. Cited in this video: Social Recruiting Strategies Conference http://socialrecruitingstrategies.com/chicago-2012/ Mike Dwyer http://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedwyercruiterworks Loryn Schiraldo on LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/in/loryns … Related PostsVIDEO – Back from Iraq [...]
Pre-hire screening process should be updated on a regular basis to keep up with EEOC and FCRA regulations, so you certainly do not want to “set and forget” pre-employment background check processes. In addition, states and cities also regulate the conduct of pre-employment background checks. Tracking pre-hire screening news and making adjustments to your methodology is essential to protecting your [...]
Jim consults with Chad Sowash to discuss why (and how) companies should hire veterans. Related PostsI demand HR justice for US veterans!How Companies Can Help Military Veterans Transition Into Civilian JobsChad Sowash discussing jobs for veterans at Congressional HearingRecruiter Training Video: How to automate Resume SourcingCHINA – I need you to resign and then reapply to the job I just [...]
Monster.com has been around for a long time. Do you know the history behind it? Infographic by PC Recruiter – Original Related PostsThe Monster Mash continues…This is what Monster.com should have done after they were hacked (Part 2)The History of the Resume [Infographic]“The History of Sourcing Interactive Timeline” is now onlineCOMIC – The Recruiting Life – The Interview Process [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
“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 ChecksPre-Employment Background Checks: Top Trends for 2012How thorough are your background checks? (Part 2)How thorough are your background checks?Who wants to hire a Social [...]
Human resources staff members have an extremely vital part to play in an HR department while meeting the needs of every employee in a business or organization. Nevertheless, even though HR staffs are typically very experienced and well trained, they may still make mistakes in areas regarding laws and policies. The following are some of the top mistakes HR staff [...]
A Guide to LinkedIn Profile Optimization by: Sophia L. Mendrez LinkedIn is a professional network with over 150 million members and it is still growing and opportunities within this professional social network are limitless. That is why members take time to put up a good-looking profile, business man or job hunters alike. An optimized or a well put together profile [...]
How To Search Google More Efficiently by: Jim Stroud In case you did not know, when you use a tilde ( ~ ) in your Google search, it searches for the keyword you use as well as the synonym of the keyword you are looking for. This is a good thing as it will save you time, so long as [...]
Season 4 of The Jim Stroud Show begins. I am experimenting with a new format, but still focused on social media. Let me know your thoughts? Related PostsWhat is Social Recruiting? (video)How To Recruit with Instagram (Recruiting Innovation)Linkedin is growing faster than FacebookFIRST LOOK: Monster wants to give you a professional face on Facebook with BeKnownSocial Recruiting with Jim Stroud [...]
Q: Keep posting! I love your posts! Can you show me how to find employees from different companies on Flickr? A: Sure, that’s an easy one. Just do a group search on Flickr for (whatever company) and employees. For example, at a glance I was able to find VMWare Employees, Oracle Employees and a bunch of Microsoft Employees. . Want [...]
Are you unemployed, underemployed or unhappily employed? If so, learn how to use the internet to find hidden jobs and how to position yourself to be found by companies who are hiring now and in the future. For more information, please click here or the image below. Thank you for your support! Jim Related PostsNo related posts Send article [...]
Q: Jim, I really liked your post yesterday. I never used Google to search Flickr before. Doesn’t Flickr have its own search functionality? Is it any good? A: Yes, its quite good actually. For example, I used it to find a whole bunch of Computer Scientists and Computer Engineers fresh out of school and ready to be recruited. How? I [...]
