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Online Recruitment – The Future of Recruitment and the Recruitment Industry

Online Recruitment – The Future of Recruitment and the Recruitment Industry »

With a tedious history of wasted time, resources, and manpower, recruitment has long been a costly enterprise. Print advertising of the past (and present) has meant many hours squandered going through numerous unsuitable candidate applications after waiting patiently for publication dates.

The RightThing Partners With mResource to Offer Integrated Mobile Recruiting Platform

The RightThing Partners With mResource to Offer Integrated Mobile Recruiting Platform »

As mobile communication rapidly becomes the medium of choice for generations across the board, The RightThing : http://www.rightthinginc.com , leader in recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), today announced…

Top 10 hottest things this Recruiter LOVES about cold calling! (sarcasm intended)

RD TOP TEN

10. The ability to dial an 11 digit phone number in 4 seconds, with either hand.

9. Hold Music!  Seriously, Nirvana Teen Spirit via the accordion?

8. Forgetting who I am on hold for….right when they answer.

7. The gentle click immediately after your call is picked up.  “So rewarding!”

6. Learning all the different accents of our great country! “Fugetaboutit.”

5. Finally getting the correct voice mail and destroying the voice message.  “Hit what to delete!!?”

4. Hi, my name is…Hi, my name is…Hi, my name is…..did I really ever do that? Yup.

3. “Ok, the best number to reach me is 800-424- ….You’re not even writing this down, are you?”

2. Four minute voice mail introductions are so under rated.  Is that what I sound like?

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Top 7 Tips to Search About a Company


Top 7 Tips to Search About a Company »

Prior knowledge of the company that has called you for an interview is pretty vital. There are some simple techniques that will help you to gather all the information that is needed in order to face the interview board. Here are a few tips that we reckon will help you a lot in the collection of information about a company.

A Guide to Engaging an Executive Search Firm

A Guide to Engaging an Executive Search Firm »

Strong nonprofit organizations are built on a number of ingredients. However, the need for strong senior leadership (that is, the mix of skills required to lead and manage the organization) is often underestimated. Many organizations equate strong leadership solely with the presence of a charismatic chief executive. But Jim Collins, author of the best-selling book Good to Great, noted that at the best organizations, good leadership extends beyond the chief executive.

Recruitment taking off

Recruitment taking off »

It is difficult to reflect on the past 12 months without acknowledging the challenges faced by the financial services industry throughout the global financial crisis (GFC). This time last year, the finance job market was plagued by salary reductions, salary freezes, job cuts and drawn-out recruitment processes as a result of the market downturn.

Getting Noticed by Hiring Managers – Just don’t go too far ….

Getting Noticed by Hiring Managers – Just don’t go too far »

The job market is competitive – very competitive. One of the most common complaints from job seekers is their inability to get noticed by hiring managers. Technology has made it easy to apply for jobs but at the same time, hiring managers are being flooded with job applicants so it is important to stand out – within reason.