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Archive | November, 2007

bounty jobs interview – part two

30. November 2007

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Here’s Part Two – and last – of my chat with Bounty Jobs. In case you missed Part One, or just want to watch it again, click here.

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linkedin raising fees on job postings

29. November 2007

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Prices are going up come Dec. From a recent e-mail to current clients: Since it might be difficult to read, here’s the breakdown: Single – $195, up from $145 5-Pack – $145-per, up from $115 10-pack – $115-per, up from $95

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bounty jobs interview – part one

28. November 2007

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I admit to not knowing much about Bounty Jobs when running into them at Kennedy in Orlando earlier this month. Glad I did, though, and was able to have a chat with co-founder Ron Elitzur. Since launching a year ago, Bounty Jobs has been quietly going about its business and growing at a healthy pace [...]

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careerbuilder aiming for $2,000 job postings?

28. November 2007

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Ready for $2,000 job postings? Classified Intelligence is reporting Tony Roy, managing director of CareerBuilder.co.uk, said he’d prefer $2,000 job postings when speaking at a recent conference. According to CI: If he had his way, Roy said, each posting on a job board would be $2,000 or so. He pointed out that that recruitment agencies typically charge [...]

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Are Your Background Checks Looney?

27. November 2007

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The Washington Post published a recent story which is making its way around the country now about a woman who was put on administrative leave from her job because her background check revealed that she had drug related convictions. It seems she was trafficking drugs with Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny and Elmer Fudd as [...]

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time is ripe for linkedin to take on theladders

27. November 2007

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Depending on who you talk to, the recent move by TheLadders to burn the candle at both ends – charging job seekers and employers – was either genius or a bit too greedy. I tend to waffle, but the move undoubtedly uncovers an opportunity for someone to pick-up the ball Ladders has dropped. Enter LinkedIn? With over [...]

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chief jobster puts executive rental on market

27. November 2007

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If you’re looking for a place to hang in Seattle and have about $4,000 a month to drop, Jobster’s embattled soon-to-be former CEO has listed his place on Facebook: According to the listing: Owners moving to NYC in January … Owners have selected premium finishes throughout, with every available upgrade. Oooh, fancy. More info here.

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