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Archive | February, 2008

hr’s web 2.0 pickle

15. February 2008

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They’re born at a seemingly nonstop pace: Web start-ups offering new ways for businesses to connect with people. Facebook, YouTube and StumbleUpon are just some of the most recognizable. Blogs like Techcrunch offer ongoing insight into the Next Big Thing. Companies large and small are furiously developing MySpace pages and Facebook applications, and hoping that [...]

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careerbuilder wants email addresses, you skanks

14. February 2008

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It’s not quite asking for social security numbers or going on a ’skank’ hunt, but CareerBuilder is currently flirting with deceptive business practices and ticking off clients in the process. Checkout what job seekers see before applying to many postings: So, what’s happening here? 1) Job seeker finds job. 2) Job seeker hits “Apply now.” 3) Instead of [...]

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microhoo! is bad news for hotjobs

13. February 2008

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock recently, you’re aware that Microsoft is doing its damnedest to acquire Yahoo! They want it really, really badly. Time will tell if the gang in Redmond can pull it off, but I’d take a calculated guess in saying that the employees at HotJobs are hoping it doesn’t happen. ‘Cause [...]

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wallstrip on bebo

12. February 2008

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In case you’re not familiar with social networking player No. 3 (or No. 1, depending on where you’re reading this) …. Moreover, if you’re not familiar with Wallstrip, I highly recommend tuning in.

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wall street journal covers ‘recruiting 3.0′

12. February 2008

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Yours truly is quoted in an article out today in The Journal entitled Recruiting 3.0: Web Advances Change the Landscape. It’s a great read. Some of the highlights include video, podcasting, job board growth, assessments, and social networking. Another example: Recruiters for Electronic Arts Inc. began perusing MySpace.com and Facebook.com a little over a year ago to [...]

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we love women, as long as they keep their mouths shut

10. February 2008

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At <a href=”http://www.DamselsInSuccess.com”>Damsels In Success</a>, we’ve recently begun offering employers an opportunity to sponsor the site. Corporate sponsors will receive placement of their logo on the <a href=”http://www.damselsinsuccess.com/jb/default.aspx”>Jobs home page</a>, women-friendly company profiles, features about their executive women, editorials about their products/services, etc. All the conversations we’ve had with potential sponsors have gone very well, but [...]

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ontargetjobs acquires regionalhelpwanted.com

8. February 2008

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The rumors are true. Update: The pricetag was reportedly $100 million. The deal included Cupid.com, also owned by the RHW.

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