An interview with Susan Burns on ExtremeRecruiting.TV. Bill Vick is developing a great series of videos on the recruitment space and the role of technology. In this interview, Bill and Susan discuss the role of Web 2.0 on recruiting and the challenges therein. Click here to checkout the video interview now.

The question: does a social networking component weaved into a traditional job board have value?

The answer is not so easy. There’s been much discussion lately around this topic, and some pretty interesting M&A transactions in the space. We all know that networking is still very high on the list of ways that […]

Joel recently showcased the new ad concepts being rolled out by Monster.com. As an ad guy myself, I took great interest in seeing how they would be rebranding themselves.
I know this may be the first positive thing said about Monster on Joel’s blog but I have to say at first glance, the […]

Its hardly a fresh thought that business=the jungle, so that understanding the laws of the jungle may help you in business. Likewise the culture and learning in almost any sphere can apply to business; from what you learned in kindergarten to the personal habits of effective people. I do think however that […]

I just received this email from DWR (Design Within Reach) and thought it was a strong way to (1) engage with prospective talent and/or consumers; (2) send a message about social accountability; and, (3) communicate what DWR stands for - fun, design, creativity, innovation, connection, and a love for design. Take a look - […]

For anyone that’s tried to track web metrics as an indicator of “reach”, performance (growth), or return on investment it can be a daunting task. One of the most interesting aspects of pursuing an online recruitment strategy is measuring impact and tracking dollars spent. If your ATS is good and your vendor partner […]

Over the past few months, my fellow Xtra Cheezhead bloggers and I have offered various opinions about the use of Social Networking sites such as My Space or Facebook to make their hiring decisions.  I myself continue to be opposed to the use of such tools as a determining factor for various reasons. 
I found a […]

Those Google guys have been busy! They’ve been all over the news today with mobile deals and additional dialogue about their social networking alliance. And their driving revenue too! Embedded in an IAC/InterActive Corp announcement was another indication of the value of the online marketplace.
“IAC also announced Monday it struck […]

Murdoch shares an update on MySpace at the Web 2.0 summit in San Fran this week. You can read the article here.
What’s your point of view on the MySpace and Facebook environments and User experience? What about specifically for sourcing and recruitment?
More coverage on the Summit if you want it!

“Acquisition strengthens Taleo’s leading position in the retail industry”
Well, I guess its been a long time coming. Consolidation in the space was predictable and it will no doubt continue. I had the pleasure of working with Gary Alpert and the WetFeet team from late 2000 through the end of 2005 during my […]