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a social spot for recruiters

Thursday, June 18, 2009

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RexSocial.com, a giant social workplace for the recruitment industry still in the development phase, is planning to launch later this year.

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why we should stop advertising jobs

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

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By Graham Findlay - A very common ruse used by recruitment agencies is to "phish" for resumes by advertising nonexistent jobs. People by the very secrecy of the process don't get to know the name of the company supposedly with a vacancy to fill. It's cheaper than paying job board rates for searching a resume database and a useful hook to attempt to get leads from unsuspecting people. This is an expensive, rather scattergun approach. You might hit the right target, but not with your eyes shut.

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another social network

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

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PersonaVita.com is a social networking site that claims to be different by showcasing connections and endorsements.

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a government social networking site

Friday, March 20, 2009

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The Federal Contractor Network offers a community platform for government professionals and job seekers.

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ten best social networks for job searches

Thursday, February 26, 2009

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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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jump start social media launches

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

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Jump Start Social Media allows job seekers and other professionals to fill out an easy questionnaire and have an expert create their Facebook and LinkedIn profile, which can then be used for networking purposes.

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peter gold: uk’s next jason davis?

Tuesday, September 30, 2008

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By Vanessa Dennis - Advorto blogger Susanna Cesar-Morton recently offered up some social networking options for HR reps and recruiters in the UK who have complained that RecruitingBlogs.com, created by Jason Davis, is mainly focused on U.S.-based content. Morton said, "Social networking guru Peter Gold created Talent Cloud on Ning and is actively growing the network . . . Peter has put a lot of thought into growing the network, and it is one of the best options." While TC's numbers don't quite compare to RBC rapidly nearing their goal of 20K members, Gold said he that he takes an opposite approach to limiting memberships and aims to keep the network 'uncluttered.' I spoke with Gold about why he thinks network owners play a part in the destruction of their own site, his vision for Talent Cloud, and how apathy could become his biggest competitor.

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