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What’s the Future Hold for Direct-Hire Placements?
There’s no doubt that the most recent recession (or current one, depending upon who you talk to) was much different than previous ones. As a result, it stands to reason that the recovery will be much different, as well. According to a recent CNNmoney.com article (“Say Good-Bye to Full-Time Jobs
Social Media + Email = Greater Levels of Marketing Success
In recruiters’ rush to take advantage of the social media phenomenon, the power of email may have been overlooked. In fact, in a number of business studies conducted during the past year, email has been found to convert more prospects to customers than social media efforts alone. Recruiters have traditionally relied
B-Level Candidates? Then It’s a B-Level Company
When the hiring manager at one of your clients informs you that unemployed candidates will no longer be considered for their job openings, the best question you can ask them is also the simplest: “Why?” It’s not the only question, by any stretch of the imagination, but just like any
Unemployed A-Level Players: Opportunity for Recruiters
As I stated in my previous blog post, it’s becoming more and more difficult to place the unemployed. Some companies are omitting them from the job search process, sight unseen, to the point where they’re telling job seekers not to apply in their job posting and description. But as we all know,
Should Unemployed Job Seekers be Ruled Out? Some Think So
Traditionally, recruiters have sought out job seekers who are already employed, as opposed to those who are not. Apparently, they are even more prone to doing so in the current economic climate. According to a recent CNNMoney.com article (“Looking for Work? Unemployed Need Not Apply”), companies and recruiters are increasingly letting unemployed job
Googling Candidates? Your Clients Do!
I’ve talked numerous times over the last several years about the need for many of us to expand our candidate searches beyond the national active candidate boards, especially since they’re not paying off as they once were. More and more recruiters are tackling the passive candidate marketplace using Google, the other search