Not too long ago we looked at why Facebook is relevant to hiring managers and recruiters. And while it’s still important to maintain your presence on Facebook (and Twitter, too), a recent survey by Bullhorn, Inc. makes it very clear that Linkedin is where recruiters expect to find the most success in finding the right [...]
“Ya, ya, ya David, I know. You should never post anything on Facebook that you wouldn’t want your boss seeing. Tell me something I don’t know!” I’m sure this was the response more than one of you had. But here’s the thing: it’s not just about WHAT you’re posting to Facebook that could be a [...]
We’ve talked a lot about how LinkedIn and other social media tools are essential for HR reps and job seekers alike. But what about Facebook? While primarily considered a “social” tool, Facebook is quickly becoming a source of talent pool community activation. But don’t just take my word for it. Check out the below infographic [...]
This infographic from Reppler pretty much tells the story!
You hear about a job. Maybe it’s better than the one you have now, maybe you’re out of work. Regardless, you’re interested. So you do it: you submit your resume online. But you don’t hear back immediately. So now what? Should you email their HR department to make sure they got your resume? Call? Both? [...]
I often talk about the “back door” approach to getting a job: networking, getting an “in” at a company, etc. I truly believe this is the best form of finding the right position for you. However, that doesn’t mean I think HR employees are an unnecessary roadblock. Too often I hear people naively say, “HR [...]