By Joe Shaker, Jr. - Are newspapers dead? My answer to this question is a resounding No! Newspapers serve an essential purpose in today’s landscape; however the mode in which information is read has changed. Generation X and Y may not be reading the actual printed publication as their parents or baby boomers have done for years, but they are going to newspapers’ Web sites for local news and information as well as interfacing with the paper through various other online modes such as email alerts and social networks. No other media can deliver local news and information better then the newspaper and this information is the “gold ticket” that all other media is trying to capture.
Continue reading...Wednesday, October 8, 2008
By Vanessa Dennis - Yoh, a provider of talent and outsourcing services, has announced a collaboration with CareerBuilder to build a Yoh Facebook fan page. The page will feature their customized YohTube channel and a career blog called The Recruiter.
Continue reading...Thursday, October 2, 2008
By Vanessa Dennis - Just one look at Progessive Insurance's career site and there's the immediate impression that this recruiting team gets it. The site offers glimpses into specific careers via short videos, a talent network for applicants, and a selection of career paths so new grads can explore their potential. Their entire application process, from hello to handshake, is published front and center so that applicants remain educated on the evolution of their application. I spoke with Progessive's Brand Director of Employment and Marketing and their Manager of Executive Recruiting to talk about their recent push for brand consistency, their internal Facebook recruiting team, and what job board they've recently partnered with to supplement their ATS.
Continue reading...Tuesday, September 16, 2008
By Vanessa Dennis - It's nice to see that a temp agency has a sense of humor. Spherion Corporation has debuted the second season of their online series The Temp Life, which got about 100,000 views on various video portals during the first season. Warning: may induce a few chuckles.
Continue reading...Tuesday, September 16, 2008
By Vanessa Dennis - Here are some highlights from a list of 55 tips, tricks, and strategies for networking on LinkedIn, created by Geoff Peterson at General Lead, a staffing services provider.
Continue reading...Thursday, September 11, 2008
By Vanessa Dennis - It seems there's a lot of hiring managers out there that are suddenly playing private detective on social networks. Whether it's out of boredom or a genuine concern for why someone snapped a pic of you passed out in the Hardee's drive-thru, these newfound sleuths are causing a great stir in the legal realm.
Continue reading...Tuesday, August 26, 2008
By Joel Cheesman - Since launching in March 2008, CareerBuilder's Facebook fan site has generated 5,000 fans. Not a big number, but in comparison to the competition - Jobing.com, MonsterTrack, etc. - it's not too bad.
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Friday, October 17, 2008
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