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Monster Hosts Thought Leadership Event on Recruiting Emerging Workforce through Social Media

Monster Hosts Thought Leadership Event on Recruiting Emerging Workforce through Social Media »

MAYNARD, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Monster.com®, the worldwide leader in connecting people to job opportunities, this week held its first in a planned series of day-long summits to share best practices with employers and college recruiters on how to reach the next generation of job candidates through social media and networking platforms, such as Facebook.

The series kickoff event, “Educating and Engaging the Emerging Workforce,” took place in the Ken Olsen Auditorium at Monster’s headquarters in Maynard, MA. The event connected companies with the educational community to discuss and share the opportunities and challenges of recruiting through social media. College career counselors, recruiters and Monster job experts participated in panel discussions to help demystify the way Millennials interact online with employers, brands and each other. Panels covered topics such as “Engaging Talent Communities of Generation Next,” “Transforming Social Media Training to Real Work Outcomes” and “Creating and Engaging Emerging Talent Through Social Content and Conversation.”

A recent study by social media monitoring service Reppler reported that of 300 recruiters surveyed, 76 percent use Facebook to screen candidates during the hiring process. “Millennials have changed the way we interact online and they are changing the way HR professionals interact in the workforce,” says Tom Chevalier, director of product marketing for Monster. “Monster is excited to usher in these changes by hosting leading experts, companies and universities to help employers and recruiters be better prepared for this monumental shift, and to speak the right language to attract top talent within the emerging workforce.”

More than 40 college career center representatives attended from top schools in the Boston/New England area including the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Harvard University, Tufts University, Boston College, Boston University, Holy Cross, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Providence College and Emerson College. Additionally, more than 25 top companies participated from industries including retail, food service, finance, technology and IT. Following the event, Monster plans to share the content and insights with job-seekers and visitors via their blogs and various social channels on Monster.com.

In 2011, Monster showed its dedication to diversified recruitment and advancing job search technology with the launch of BeKnown™, the professional networking app for Facebook, which provides the emerging workforce with the ability to share relevant education, skills and professional experience with the world.

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Hired in 60 Seconds? It Could Happen with Spark Hire’s New Online Video Platform

Hired in 60 Seconds? It Could Happen with Spark Hire’s New Online Video Platform »

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 27, 2012 Got a minute? Job seekers now have a creative and effective alternative for applying to jobs that takes just 60 seconds. Spark Hire , a Chicago based company that launched on February 13, 2012, is revolutionizing the way job seekers apply for jobs by enhancing their resumes with online video.

Before, job seekers would struggle to find a way to make their resumes stand out to employers. They were constrained to uniformed templates of black and white text to communicate their important attributes and skills. Now, Spark Hire’s innovative service breaks down these barriers and limitations by bringing static resumes to life.

Spark Hire offers the Profile Video as an enhancement to the frustrated job seeker’s resume. It is a powerful 60 second video that employers can receive and review when a job seeker applies for jobs both on SparkHire.com as well as on other job sites. Through it, job seekers can discuss their skills, experiences and why they think a company should hire them. In just 60 seconds, job seekers can effectively showcase their creativity, candor and communication skills to employers. For the first time ever, job seekers can have employers see them and not just their resumes.

When job seekers apply for jobs on SparkHire.com, their resumes and Profie Videos are instantly sent to employers. Job seekers can even apply for jobs on other sites by copying and pasting a customized link to their Profile Video.

“Today’s job market is tough because there’s a lot of competition for a limited number of opportunities. Job seekers need a way to get ahead of that competition,” said Josh Tolan, CEO of Spark Hire. “Spark Hire solves that problem by putting these job seekers directly in front of employers. Now all job seekers have the chance to tell employers why they should be hired.”

The service is avaiable at absolutely no charge. Job seekers can have their own Profile Video by signing up on SparkHire.com and record their video via webcam. The video will be prominently placed on their Profile and will be submitted to employers anytime they apply for jobs on Spark Hire. Job seekers finally have an easy way to stand out in a job market full of competition.

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Sean Ebner Joins AMN Healthcare as President, Locum Tenens

Sean Ebner Joins AMN Healthcare as President, Locum Tenens »

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — AMN Healthcare, the nation’s innovator in healthcare workforce solutions, today announced that Sean Ebner is joining the company as President of its Locum Tenens division, effective March 5, 2012. Through their two brands, StaffCare and Linde Healthcare, this division provides physicians and advanced practice professionals, nationally on temporary and temp-to-perm assignments. Mr. Ebner will be replacing Tim Boes, who held this position since October 2008.

“Sean’s proven track record of success in staffing and his extensive sales leadership, operations, business development and management experience makes him ideally suited to lead our locum tenens business,” said Susan Salka, AMN President and CEO. “We’re thrilled to have Sean join our senior management team and look forward to the impact we expect he will make with the team in improving top line growth and profitability.”

Most recently, Mr. Ebner led a very successful division within Technisource, which is part of Randstad, the second largest staffing company in the world. His tenure with Technisource’s various businesses spans more than a decade, leading teams working on an array of staffing and workforce solutions opportunities. His career has focused on innovative enterprise sales and marketing strategy, operational excellence, performance management and strategic planning, along with comprehensive P&L management.

Mr. Ebner earned an MBA and BS in Finance from Arizona State University, achieving numerous academic honors during his college career.

Coupled with bringing in a new leader for the Locum Tenens division, AMN announced that they are also changing the organization reporting relationships to better align their service offerings and to capitalize on the cross-selling opportunities inherent across our divisions. Mr. Ebner will report directly to Ralph Henderson, whose responsibilities will now encompass all of AMN’s temporary staffing businesses. With this broader role, Mr. Henderson’s title will become President, Healthcare Staffing. Mr. Henderson has a proven track record of improving the top line growth and profitability of AMN Healthcare’s Nurse and Allied staffing businesses as well as from his prior executive experience.

In connection with Mr. Ebner’s appointment as President of Locum Tenens, he will receive a grant of 41,176 restricted stock units that vest after three years with an opportunity for accelerated vesting upon achievement of performance targets.

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Analysts International Corporation Wins 2012 Best of Staffing(TM) Client Award

Analysts International Corporation Wins 2012 Best of Staffing(TM) Client Award »

MINNEAPOLIS, MN, Feb 23, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) — Analysts International Corporation, an information technology services company, announced today that it has been named to Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing(TM) Client list. Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s only award that recognizes staffing firms that receive remarkable reviews from their clients. Fewer than one percent of North American staffing firms have been named to the 2012 Best of Staffing(TM) Client list.

“Exceptional client service has been at the heart of our business for over 45 years,” said AIC President and CEO Brittany McKinney. “AIC’s strong satisfaction rating is a testament to our employees’ commitment to deliver on the needs and expectations of our clients, each and every day, and evidence of the value clients place on working with AIC,” added McKinney. “We are proud of this achievement and will continue to earn the trust of our clients moving forward.”

Staffing firms competing to make the Best of Staffing list underwent a rigorous client survey process followed by careful analysis of responses to determine satisfaction levels. Best of Staffing participants secured a place on the list by earning an average Net Promoter Score(R) that was nearly double the national staffing industry benchmark for client satisfaction.

“The staffing industry continues to play a key role in helping to revitalize the economy,” said Eric Gregg, Inavero’s Founder and CEO. “Staffing firms give growth-minded organizations a more flexible alternative to recruiting their own employees, letting both the employee and employer determine if the fit is right for a more permanent position. Both sides receive tremendous value in a flexible, yet meaningful working relationship, and as they engage with staffing firms to help achieve those goals, the service experience they have is very important to their success. The Best of Staffing lists are a resource for businesses and talent who are trying to find staffing firms that provide exceptional service.”

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Informative Social Recruiting Session Launched for Healthcare HR Professionals

Informative Social Recruiting Session Launched for Healthcare HR Professionals »

(PRWEB) February 27, 2012 It’s a new year, and the slow trickle of available healthcare jobs is starting to look like a little more like a stream. However, some positions continue to be easier to hire for than others. International recruitment marketing agency CKR Interactive and talent management solution leader Taleo have partnered up to provide healthcare recruitment professionals with valuable insight on how to effectively use social media to find candidates for these hard-to-fill positions. Over the past several years, social media has entrenched itself as the go-to tool of choice for employees seeking savvy candidates, and for candidates seeking more immediate connections with potential employers.

The free one-hour webcast titled “Hard to Fill Positions for 2012 and Why Social Media is Imperative” will air at 9:00am PST on March 15, 2012. During the discussion, Taleo’s Regional Sales Director, Jennifer Gosizk, and CKR Interactive’s Vice President, Kasey Sixt, will present the results of recent research on:

The impact of healthcare reform on top hospital positions
The latest hospital vacancy rates
Future trends

This informative session will also discuss how to use this data for recruiting talent through social media tools and resources. Topics covered will include:

What exactly do we mean by “Social?”
What is a “Portal,” and how can it be used effectively?
How can you create better interaction between your current website and available social media tools?
How can you make your social media recruiting more personal and convincing?

Participants will walk away with an understanding of how to best utilize social media to attract the right candidates for the right jobs.

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Niche Job Board Launches for Asset Managers

Niche Job Board Launches for Asset Managers »

London, United Kingdom, February 24, 2012 –(PR.com)– The simple name for specialist jobs, Jobs in Asset Management is a one-stop-shop for asset management recruiters – both corporates and recruitment agencies – to advertise vacancies and search for the best candidates.

It is the only job board dedicated to the asset management industry in the UK that will offer worldwide roles at every level from administrative support to global heads.

Lee Higgins, Founder of Jobs in Asset Management said: “Our mission is to simplify the recruitment process for the asset management industry – making it easier for recruiters to fill their vacancies and easier for candidates to make their next career move.

“In the current economic climate, clients are constantly telling me they want a return on their investment. Budgets are tight so if they are going to spend money on advertising it needs to hit the right audience every time.”

Jobs in Asset Management does this but with a valuable difference. The team can offer clients and candidates a unique perspective drawing on a wealth of specialist knowledge and expertise gained from over thirteen years recruiting in the asset management industry.

Additional services such as CV shortlisting, career advice including confidential compensation reviews and salary negotiation tips are all available over the phone or face to face.

The site is supported by a number of recruitment agencies including Bruin Financial, Meredith Brown Associates, The Montgomery Partnership, Mason Blake, Fennemore Banks, Oliver James Associates and Arkesden Partners. Corporate partners are soon to follow.

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Nelson Makes 2012 Best of Staffing List for Client and Candidate Satisfaction

Nelson Makes 2012 Best of Staffing List for Client and Candidate Satisfaction »

Sonoma, California (PRWEB) February 27, 2012 Nelson announced today that it has been named to Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing Client list and Talent list. Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s first award that recognizes staffing firms that receive remarkable reviews from the people they place and/ or from the clients who hire that talent. Fewer than 1% of North American staffing firms have been named to either list and fewer still make both lists as Nelson has done, excelling in both categories.

“With less than 1% of staffing firms in the US and Canada being named to the Best of Staffing lists, we are proud to be counted among that elite group,” said Craig S. Nelson, CEO. “We strive to build strong relationships with all stakeholders based on the high integrity of our staff and the excellent service we provide in filling open positions quickly and effectively.”

Staffing firms competing to make the Best of Staffing lists underwent a rigorous survey process followed by careful analysis of responses to determine satisfaction levels. Nelson received satisfaction ratings of 9 or 10 out of 10 from 57.9% of clients and 60.9% of talent, significantly higher than the industry’s average. In fact, Nelson secured spots on both lists by earning an average Net Promoter Score of nearly double the national staffing industry benchmark for client and talent satisfaction.

“The staffing industry continues to play a key role in helping to revitalize the economy,” said Eric Gregg, Inavero’s Founder and CEO. “Staffing firms give growth-minded organizations a more flexible alternative to recruiting their own employees, letting both the employee and employer determine if the fit is right for a more permanent position. Both sides receive tremendous value in a flexible, yet meaningful working relationship, and as they engage with staffing firms to help achieve those goals, the service experience they have is very important to their success. The Best of Staffing lists are a resource for businesses and talent who are trying to find staffing firms that provide exceptional service.”

Inavero’s complete Best of Staffing list can be viewed at http://www.bestofstaffing.com.

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Recruit with ZEAL Announces Free Healthcare Recruiting Training Program

Recruit with ZEAL Announces Free Healthcare Recruiting Training Program »

Chesterfield, MO, February 25, 2012 –(PR.com)– Recruit with ZEAL, a national healthcare recruiting organization, has launched a free healthcare recruiting training program. The Recruit with ZEAL “Finder” Program allows motivated individuals to learn the healthcare recruiting business as it relates to the sourcing of medical candidates. The program is provided free of charge.

Recruit with ZEAL teaches Finders the research tactics required to locate the most in demand healthcare candidates. Recruit with ZEAL Finders are then trained in contacting and screening medical and healthcare professionals for possible placement by ZEAL Agents and Owners.

Recruit with ZEAL Finders receive a 10% commission on all recruiting placements involving the candidates they secure and gather resumes for. The typical healthcare recruiting fee is between $15,000 and $25,000. Therefore the Finder is in position to make $1,500 to $2,500 when one of their candidates is placed in a new employment position by a Recruit with ZEAL Agent or Owner.

Although there is no cost to become a Recruit with ZEAL Finder or for the training provided to them, all Finders must be highly motivated to achieve success.

Whether the goal is to make an extra $10,000 – $20,000 this year, or to “test the water” before getting into one of the more robust training programs that Recruit with ZEAL offers, it can start by learning the basics as a Finder. From choosing a healthcare specialty to knowing the “magic words” to get the right people on the phone, all the way through screening candidates, Recruit with ZEAL Finder Training covers the fundamental steps toward success in a home-based healthcare recruiting enterprise.

In all, this zero-cost curriculum educates a participant in all the essential areas of healthcare recruiting operations as a Finder, including:

— Market conditions affecting healthcare hiring
— Why some specialties use recruiters and others do not
— Healthcare specialty selection
— Immersion training in a healthcare specialty
— Recruiting process defined and explained
— Candidate presentations and marketing
— Candidate screening
— Interview preparation
— Time management

The Recruit with ZEAL Finder Program is a fundamental shift in the healthcare recruiting business opportunities offered by ZEAL. The Recruit with ZEAL Owner, Agent and Recruiter opportunities all require an investment for training, software and support. At the same time, each of these programs comes with more robust training, software, and support. Of course, earning potential is far greater with these other roles as well.

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Talent Technology Acquires HR Integrations LLC

Talent Technology Acquires HR Integrations LLC »

Vancouver, B.C. (PRWEB) February 27, 2012

Talent Technology Corporation, providers of Talemetry™, the leading talent generation solution for corporate human resource (HR) and recruitment agencies announced today the acquisition of HR Integrations, LLC, providers of the HRNX (HR iNtegration eXchange) integration network. HRNX is a cloud-based solution that connects HR systems with leading HR services providers through pre-built, managed integrations. HRNX delivers a revolutionary alternative to expensive, complex, multiple, one-of vendor integrations.

HRNX bridges the gap between all types of HR systems (ATS, talent management, learning and ERP) and the broad HR services marketplace, which includes background checks, online assessments, drug testing, online video interviews, tax credit screening, and more. HRNX already connects over 170 different service providers with new solutions being added every month.

The HRNX technology is a cloud-based solution designed to quickly integrate into any SaaS or on-premise application. HRNX enables online, fully integrated, workflows with no manual paper or fax processing. The platform is designed to quickly build additional connectors to HR technology and services providers.

– For ATS and Talent Management vendors, HRNX provides rapid one-time cost effective integration to provide access to the entire network of value-added services to improve their offerings and drive additional revenue streams.
– For HR Service Providers, HRNX delivers a one-time integration to offer their services online to reach more customers with a streamlined workflow and lower cost service delivery and maintenance.
– For recruiters and hiring managers, HRNX delivers one consistent interface integrated with their talent generation, applicant tracking or HRIS system to improve hiring workflows with significantly reduced cost of integration development and maintenance.
– HRNX improves the candidate experience by delivering a unified workflow during the screening and assessment phase of hiring eliminating the currently multi-step, manual process candidates face today.

“At Talent Technology we have been integrating to leading talent management and applicant tracking systems for over 10 years, with 400+ integrations to Job Boards and ATSs. The combination of our experience and integration portfolio with the HRNX platform provides our customers and partners with the most cost effective and proven integration capability available to connect the HR technology and services industry. This acquisition delivers a powerful cloud-based technology platform to connect candidates with a variety of HR services that to help hire the right people,” said Jade Bourelle, CEO of Talent Technology. “We are excited that the co-founders Chris Cho Paul Mladnineo and the HR Integrations team is joining us, along with their strong partnerships to help us deliver the best solutions our customers, partners, and our industry.”

“The HR Integrations’ team is excited to be joining the Talent Technology organization and adding our connectivity products to the Talemetry product suite,” said Paul Mladineo, president and co-founder, HR Integrations. “We plan to expand the HRNX network significantly with the addition of Talent Technology’s numerous relationships with HR software providers.”

“The HR technology market is constantly changing and currently fragmented into hundreds of vendors and service providers making technology decisions difficult, expensive and risky for HR organizations to fully take advantage of the technology and services they need to hire the right people quickly and efficiently,” said Sarah White, founder, Sarah White & Associates LLC. “The combination of the HRNX platform with Talent Technology’s strong track record of partnering in the HR technology space makes this a real win for customers, HR technology providers, and HR Services providers.”

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Serial Entrepreneur Arik Filstein Launches ExactME in Latin America

Serial Entrepreneur Arik Filstein Launches ExactME in Latin America »

RA’ANANA, Israel, Feb. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Innovated Talent Search ExactME!, is launching in Argentina with an ambitious objective. “We want to be the Google for human capital,” Serial Entrepreneur Arik Filstein said during a press conference. Filstein, the founder and CEO of ExactME!, plans to expand from Buenos Aires throughout Latin America, with their sights set on the enormous Brazilian market, which will be their next destination in the region. They have existing operations in the US and India.

ExactME! will work to be a leader in a competitive online recruitment market where long-standing websites such as Bumerang or Zona Jobs are prominent. With a sophisticated search engine, ExactME! promises to “refine” searches to maximize results. It will also feature a payment system that charges a minor fee for each person contacted by the recruiter, lowering costs to companies who perform an employee search.

“ExactME! offers a different experience for both talents and recruiters. Setting a profile has never been so easy and intuitive. We inspire talented people to nurture their profile page and simply ‘show off’ with what they know and have done on the professional domain – we’ll take care of the rest and make sure they show as attractive search results to relevant recruiters. This experience allows us to forge a new level of engagement between our EXACT talents and recruiters,” said Filstein.

“From now on, recruiters will be able to explore and contact ‘passive talents’ alongside those who seek actively. It makes perfect sense. If the perfect talent for the job is currently employed, recruiters will not be able to know of his/her existence. With ExactME! they can sift through matched talents who may be employed, but tomorrow may work for them,” adds Omri Lachman, who was the first to invest in the company and serves as a board director and strategic marketing consultant.

“We want to become the meeting point between job seekers and recruiters. Consultants are among our customers, since they can use ExactME! to expand their database,” Filstein said. He added that Facebook users will be able to convert their social profile to a professional profile by using an ExactME! application. ExactME! is also working on something similar for Twitter users. “We are developing a technology that allows you to convert Tweets into information of interest to companies seeking to fill a position,” Filstein concluded.

Jobookit Technologies is an Israeli company controlled by Arik Filstein. The company developed innovative technologies (including ExactME!) to optimize and simplify the online recruitment processes. The company’s investors include Shimon Zaks, former CEO of Microsoft Europe, Eli Levy, current CEO of HP Software, serial entrepreneur Omri Lachman and others. Jobookit plans to be listed on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange this year, and will have offices in Buenos Aires, where it expects to hire 20 employees.

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HR Strategies Invests in Employee Well Being

HR Strategies Invests in Employee Well Being »

(PRWEB) February 21, 2012 HR Strategies continually surges forward in the offering of benefit programs extended to both their internal and worksite employees. Through a variety of benefit programs, HR Strategies is hoping to encourage health and wellness; along with promoting employee participation and enrollment. HR Strategies has recently announced their participation in Humana’s “Vitality” program. It is their hope that employees who are Humana plan participants will take advantage of this healthy lifestyle rewards program.

In addition to physical health and wellness, HR Strategies continues to promote their partnership with EAP Consultants, Inc. Through this extensive Employee Assistance Program, HR Strategies has been and continues to be able to offer both their internal and worksite employees a program revolving around their well-being. By providing their employees a work/life balance program, which includes mental health, substance abuse, and family relations counseling, along with programs benefiting financial and legal well-being; HR Strategies and EAP Consultants, are able improve employee happiness and contribute to a more productive workforce.

HR Strategies’ partnership with these two programs, along with several other benefit programs, is just one way they continue to improve employee lifestyle, well-being, and therefore productivity and employee retention.

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How Long Is Your Job Search Taking?

How Long Is Your Job Search Taking? »

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) February 17, 2012 Each month, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes an Economic News Release outlining the duration-of-unemployment in the United States. As of February 3rd, 2012, the numbers indicate that longer than six month job searches still prevail. According to the survey, in January 19.3% of job seekers found work in less than 5 weeks; 22.4% in 5 to 14 weeks; 15.4% in 15 to 26 weeks; and the majority, 42.9%, found that their job search extended past 27 weeks.

According to Laura M. Labovich, founder of Aspire! Empower! Career Strategy Group, a DC-based career firm, “As a job seeker, getting expert career advice at the onset of a search is critical, and can shorten the duration of unemployment in the long run.”

A career or job search coach can be a job seeker’s ally in a myriad of ways:
1. Goals assessment. Working with a coach can help job seekers crystallize what is really important and help them identify a job that is a best fit with personality, values and work preferences.
2. Resume and cover letter development. A resume writer can write a compelling document that speaks to the issues that company and/or industry is facing, and clearly articulates the unique selling proposition (USP). A professionally written resume alone will help shorten a job search, often by positioning a job seeker for a senior-level job, at a higher rate of pay. This investment will more than pay for itself.
3. Networking and job search strategy. A good coach will provide a job seeker with a Personal Marketing Plan (or a blueprint) for a search that will drive daily, weekly and monthly activities and take the guesswork out of a confusing and frustrating search.
4. Interview and salary negotiation preparation. As most job seekers know, it is optimal to prepare and rehearse answers to “Tell me about yourself” and other common (or less common) questions in advance of an interview. A coach can help a job seeker fine-tune the answers to these, and more complex, questions.

Aspire! Empower! Career Strategy Group understands the role expert advice and strategy plays in finding a job, and teaches job seekers a more efficient way to conduct a ssearch that will lead to more job offers, in a shorter period of time.

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iCIMS Launches 11.3 Release, Includes New Social Recruiting Capabilities

iCIMS Launches 11.3 Release, Includes New Social Recruiting Capabilities »

Hazlet, N.J. (PRWEB) February 21, 2012 iCIMS, a leading provider of Software-as-a-Service talent acquisition software for growing businesses, announced today that the latest version of the platform – 11.3 – is now available. The iCIMS “Core Release” boasts a strengthened, faster foundation complemented by scalable social media features ensuring clients are up to date with current recruitment marketing trends.

The 11.3 Core Release is the third of three themed releases iCIMS developed in 2011. By segmenting the releases into three themes, iCIMS is able to create a series of refined strategic enhancements, providing a user-friendly Talent Platform suitable to each industry represented in its rapidly growing client base.

Focused on the tenants of speed, ease of use, and flexibility, iCIMS dedicated the Core Release to improving search, security, and performance processes, as well as providing further scalability for each company’s diverse needs. One of the most anticipated features included in the upgrade is iCIMS’ new System Configuration functionality. Empowering users of the platform to make on-demand changes on their own, the System Configuration features allow administrators to configure the platform based on their organizations’ unique workflows and hiring preferences.

The 11.3 release also advances iCIMS’ innovations in the evolving world of social recruitment. New features like Social Resume allow recruiters to access real-time views of candidates’ social media profiles, to highlight current achievements and experience, while 11.3’s Social Apply functionality allows candidates to expedite the application process by pulling relevant information from their current Facebook or LinkedIn profile into the fields of their job application. When paired with iCIMS’ Recruitment Marketing Solution, clients can easily post jobs to social media outlets with minimal effort and enhance their employment branding, ultimately attracting more top talent to their organizations.

“The 11.3 Core Release not only improves the core of the iCIMS Talent Platform, but also provides a solid foundation to constantly adapt and evolve with the explosive social media market,” said Paul Melici, iCIMS Chief Technology Officer. “We are anticipating that this release will enable our clients to attract and monitor more candidates and in real-time.”

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Medix IT Expands Division and Gears Up for HIMSS 2012

Medix IT Expands Division and Gears Up for HIMSS 2012 »

Lombard, IL, February 18, 2012 –(PR.com)– Medix IT, a division of Medix Staffing Solutions, Inc. dedicated to staffing qualified IT professionals specialized in Healthcare Information Technology, will be traveling to Las Vegas, Nevada for the upcoming 2012 Annual HIMSS Conference & Exhibition, Feb. 20-24, 2012, at the Venetian-Palazzo-Sands Expo Center. The Medix IT team hopes to take away valuable insight from the conference to help foster the continuous growth the division has experienced.

“As a division, we have worked tirelessly to absorb crucial industry knowledge and become experts in staffing skilled candidates for our clients across the IT industry,” said Eric Born, the Director of National Sales for Medix IT. “We have been fortunate enough to expand our division into 9 of our 13 Medix markets, with the most recent expansions in our Dallas, Houston, Los Angeles, Minneapolis and Rockville offices. We plan to continue to launch Medix IT in our remaining Medix markets, and the offices we will be opening in the future.”

With ambitious expansion plans in place, Medix IT will rely on continuous development of their knowledge base, and they are excited to attend this year’s HIMSS conference to stay on the forefront of the latest industry trends, according to Born. Recognized as one of the premier conferences in the Health Information Technology industry, HIMSS12 brings together professionals across the globe for this annual gathering. This year’s conference will host a projected 35,000 attendees, and will afford attendees opportunities to attend networking events and over 300 education sessions on topics such as Meaningful Use, HITECH, HIE, standards, interoperability and more.

“HIMSS12 is the preeminent HIT meeting of the year,” said Born. “With educational opportunities abound, this is an unparalleled chance for our team to gain exposure to important industry knowledge. It is also a great opportunity to strengthen existing relationships while building new ones in one of the fastest growing segments of the IT Staffing Industry.”

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Spark Hire Helps Put America’s Future to Work

Spark Hire Helps Put America’s Future to Work »

Chicago, IL (PRWEB) February 20, 2012 Students and recent college graduates are receiving a much needed helping hand in starting their careers. Spark Hire, committed to helping America’s future workforce, is providing an innovative solution to the difficult problems students and recent graduates nationwide experience in getting jobs and internships.

The economic recession has resulted in students and recent graduates competing against laid-off, experienced workers for positions normally reserved for them. They are faced with the disadvantage of being overlooked by employers when matched up against the resumes of these experienced job seekers. Spark Hire changes all that by introducing a new interview and application process that gives them a competitive advantage.

Spark Hire’s new interview and application process helps students and recent graduates by making them more than just a resume to employers. When job seekers apply for jobs on SparkHire.com, employers do not just receive their resumes, they also receive Profile Videos. This a 60 second video recorded via webcam where students and recent graduates can display their creativity, enthusiasm, candor and communication skills. With Spark Hire’s video technology, they finally have the opportunity to tell employers why they should be hired.

Students and recent graduates that spark the interest of a company can be invited to connect with them online. On Spark Hire, they can have live face to face online interviews with employers from the convenience of their own computer. This new way of face to face interaction when applying and interviewing is sure to give students and recent college graduates the competitive advantage they desperately need to set themselves apart.

“It’s extremely difficult for these students and recent college graduates to compete with the large influx of laid-off workers. They are in desperate need of a way to stand out,” says Josh Tolan, CEO of Spark Hire. “Spark Hire was made to help these individuals get their foot in the door. Students and recent grads now have the valuable opportunity to get in front of employers and let them know why they should be hired.”

Spark Hire is dedicated to helping America’s future workforce succeed. Spark Hire is offering their services at no charge to all students and recent graduates. “If we’re going to get America back on track, we have to focus on its future workforce.” says Tolan. “We provide a platform which helps students and recent grads spark their careers.”

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