Reviews

Through my work with #tru, I get to look at a lot of applications, tools and channels that can be used for recruiting, HR and internal coms. Most of them have atleast an entry level free version that you can try out, play around with and determine if they work before you

A Meta Search engine is a search tool that sends user requests to several other search engines and/or databases and aggregates the results into a single list or displays them according to their source. Here is a raw list with a brief description. Feel free to add your own….

Efficiency and organization are 2 things that allow me to run my desk successfully. I’m not a fan of overloading on the latest and greatest but I do load my arsenal with gadgets that will help me gather information in a better more efficient manner. Here are 3 more Firefox add-ons for recruiters that I recommend.

Top HR and Recruitingn technology is hard to find, let alone make a decission to invest. Here is the most recent list from HREonline that you might find to be helpful in your decision making process.

This past year Hakia went through a refresh changing its interface but more importantly the search capabilities and the way the results are presented. I really like the fact that you are searching in a true semantic fashion through Qdexing (coined by Hakia).

Not all social recruiting apps and tools have to cost money to use. Not all of them are good either. Regardless you need to experiment with different tools to see what works. Here are 6 strong FireFox Add-on’s to consider for research.

Search by company or person to view your friend’s career info PLUS their friend’s job
history too. Get connected to the best companies, people and jobs through friends.

It seems that when you mention the terms Social, Recruiting or Sourcing 99.9% of recruiters say oh, yes I already use LinkedIn. Though I will say that LinkedIn is solid it is certainly not the answer for everything. However the reader love it so here are some great posts of sourcing with LinkedIn!

Hey…What happened to that LinkedIn App you posted? Check it out…

Data extraction is key to a sourcers job. Gathering leads in a fast efficient manner is often the difference between making a placement and losing a fee. Check out this Firefox add-on called OutWit. It’s serious and can change your desk in a serious way.

Lots of good tips were given this month and we had great feedback on some techniques and tools that we shared. We find that the challenge most recruiters face is that that simply do not have the access to technology to help them source. Of course technology is not the answer but here are 6 demo’s you’ll love.

Sourcing is about research and gathering information. In order to find the information you need it’s important that you have educated youself on teh proper search criteria so that you can find what others are saying

Super Search – over 160 of the best people search and web search engines in one handy addon, including 67 searches that can be done right from the toolbar, without having to visit each site and retype the name or search term that you are searching.

Recruiting and sourcing is not always about uncovering a resume. It’s mostly about uncovering key leads, intelligence and contact information on perspective prospects. LinkedIn is a great tool but only if leveraged properly. Continuing our series on LinkedIn we take a look at LinkedIn events

Recruiting with LinkedIn can get tedious, especially if you are only searching with keywords. Your results become common and you lose your competitive edge on your competition. Continuing the series on Recruiting with LinkedIn, here is another great way to uncover some hidden leads.