By Jen Carpenter - A new poll from Jump Start Social Media found that more hiring managers use LinkedIn instead of Facebook or Twitter when researching potential job candidates. Managers say they prefer LinkedIn because it's the most professionally-oriented site and tends to attract more professional people.
Continue reading...Tuesday, June 16, 2009
LinkedIn has launched Dynamic Refinements, the newest feature from LinkedIn Recruiter, which is a service that helps recruiters source for passive candidates inside the network.
Continue reading...Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Facebook users can now download a new app that allows them to contact people who have interviewed, worked, or are employed at their desired place of employment.
Continue reading...Tuesday, April 21, 2009
An interview with LinkedIn's CEO (video).
Continue reading...Wednesday, March 11, 2009
By Vanessa Dennis - When you hear the URL 'Peopletoucher.com,' the last thing you might think of is a recruitment application for LinkedIn. But that's exactly what it is. The Peopletoucher web application is described by founder Chris Pomeroy as an advanced-advanced-search for sales and recruiting professionals. "I thought some tweaks could be made to the LinkedIn search engine, so I made a web application," Pomeroy said. "The search tools lets recruiters save terms they use frequently, save search settings, filter contacts by rank, and automates some of the Boolean operators that have to be tediously entered."
Continue reading...Monday, March 2, 2009
Career expert and About.com author Alison Doyle has created a list of some of her favorite newer job search sites. My favorite is included.
Continue reading...Thursday, February 26, 2009
By Vanessa Dennis - MySpace, Facebook, Twitter: most of us have been to all of them at least once, but which social network is the best destination to begin your job search? Mashable's Dan Schawbel has come up with an extensive list detailing which social network suits your needs. Whether you're a professional with years of experience or a recent graduate looking to network with peers, there's something here for everyone.
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Tuesday, June 16, 2009
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