Comments on: best of 2005 in online recruitment

By: John MacR

John MacR — Wed, 22 Feb 2006 03:21:10 +0000

Have you tried to use a Taleo Recruitsoft site lately?

From the applicant side, their system seems to hang often, perhaps from too much traffic?

As an applicant, I cannot say I am a big fan of systems such as Taleo’s. They are just big, crude database front ends that seem to suck what little intelligence and discretion remains in HR departments.

By: Jeff Hunter

Jeff Hunter — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 06:07:34 +0000

First, if you really believed in Festivus you would have told us the myriad ways we all disappointed you before proceeding to the feats of strength. This blog (and your Festivus season) would not be over until you pinned Jay-Dee in a wrestling match. You appear to be nothing but a Fesitvus poser – a person in it just for the gifts and good tidings.

Second, Kenexa went public before Taleo. And Kenexa just bought Webhire, which went public way before either of those two.

Third, Jason will not meet his Waterloo. I believe he may be poised to unite all of recruiting’s Europe under one flag before crowning himself emperor of talent.

So go back to celebrating around a tree, and leave the tinsel-laden pole idolotry to the real believers.

(Otherwise I agree with your post.)

By: Dave McClure

Dave McClure — Sat, 24 Dec 2005 02:21:46 +0000

thanks joel — hope you had a great 2005, and are enjoying a wonderful holiday with friends & family.

here’s to the new year, and get ready for an even more incredible 2006 :)

to infinity & beyond!

- dave mcclure
http://www.SimplyHired.com

By: Jeff Hunter

Jeff Hunter — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 22:07:58 +0000

First of all, if you really believed in Festivus you would have spent your time explaining how we all let you down, then moved to the feats of strength. Once you pin Jason Davis Festivus is done.

Second, Napolean lost. Jason is winning.

Third, Kenexa went public before Taleo. And WebHire went public way before either of them.

Now go get the pole and start decorating.

By: Jason Goldberg

Jason Goldberg — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 22:02:56 +0000

lol — the napoleon of recruiting.

By: Heather

Heather — Fri, 23 Dec 2005 21:27:00 +0000

I like how you are thinking ; )