Archive for September, 2010
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BMP in the Road: Upgrades – The Path Less Taken
Posted on September 30, 2010 | No CommentsDesktop publishing software can do amazing things. At an amazing price. If the abilities of these programs wasn’t so wondrous, “Photoshop” wouldn’t be considered a verb. The premier King of... -
A New Recruiting Perk: Taking Naps at Work?
Posted on September 29, 2010 | 4 CommentsThe way we work is constantly changing. Isn’t that what we’re supposed to do – adapt and evolve to survive and grow stronger? Every company has its spiel, noting their... -
Interested in taking your Facebook page to the next recruitment level?
Posted on September 28, 2010 | 2 CommentsTen years ago, you used to rely upon your corporate web site and career site(s) to communicate. Now, you’re being tasked to manage Facebook pages, twitter channels, blogs, groups on... -
So…What Do You Really Think About Job Boards?
Posted on September 24, 2010 | No CommentsThe International Association of Employment Web Sites (IAEWS) is the trade association for the global online employment services industry. Representing more than 40,000 employment sites that serve job seekers, employers... -
One-Minute App Attack: Percolator
Posted on September 23, 2010 | 1 CommentPercolator is an iPhone app that allows you to creatively modify photographs. The user experience is simple and somewhat intuitive, although it required a bit of tinkering to get what... -
Please Rob Me: Are You Over-Sharing on Social Media?
Posted on September 22, 2010 | No Comments“Our intention is not, and never has been, to have people burgled.” So what’s a website called PleaseRobMe.com really all about then? Raising awareness about over-sharing. There’s a whole lotta... -
Facebook Fan Pages – 10 Great Tips for Expanding and Promoting your Facebook Page
Posted on September 21, 2010 | 1 CommentWith over 5 million active Facebook users—50% of which who log on daily—and over 150 million users accessing through their mobile device, Facebook’s reach is enormous. The average Facebook fan... -
The Candidate Experience: A New Focus in Recruiting or an Empty Buzzword?
Posted on September 16, 2010 | 1 CommentSpend just a bit of time on HR industry sites like ERE.net, SHRM.org, Staffing.org and you’ll see that the “candidate experience” is a red-hot topic these days. Here’s just some... -
If you blog about how lame we are, you’re fired!
Posted on September 15, 2010 | No CommentsTony Rosato sent me this pretty funny Dilbert cartoon the other day. I am sure many of you will also get a laugh from it, as well as relate: A... -
#SocialRecruiting Summit September 2010 – Redmond, WA (Microsoft) – my ‘remote’ take aways
Posted on September 14, 2010 | No CommentsWhile I wasn’t able to travel to Redmond for the #socialrecruiting (aka Social Recruiting Summit) at Microsoft’s headquarters, that didn’t stop me from ‘attending’ certain events and compiling another list... -
This Week in Philanthropy: An Incentive to Hire
Posted on September 13, 2010 | No CommentsGene Epstein, a Newtown, PA area philanthropist and former small business owner, wants to give the economy a boost and has come up with a simple plan to increase local... -
Google vs. Facebook–and the Battle for Relevance.
Posted on September 10, 2010 | No CommentsI’m one of those guys who stands firmly in the middle of the social media debate: I enjoy and reap the undeniable benefits from both a personal and professional perspective,... -
Work Part Time – for Free! Your local PTO is “hiring”.
Posted on September 9, 2010 | 1 CommentIf you are a parent of a school-aged child – whether you cried as they got on the bus or celebrated by dancing a little jig now that it’s back... -
Using LinkedIn to Recruit? Here is some “Sage” advice.
Posted on September 8, 2010 | 1 Comment“Over 75 million professionals use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas and opportunities.” At least that’s what LinkedIn’s home page says, and I bet you are one of that 75 million.... -
Just Google It. How much do you use Google on a daily basis?
Posted on September 7, 2010 | 2 CommentsThe other night I got into a friendly debate about whether or not the moon we were looking at in the sky was a full moon or ‘almost full.’ So,... -
Happy Labor Day Weekend!
Posted on September 3, 2010 | No CommentsAlstin hopes everyone enjoys this Labor Day weekend! We’re back to the blog next Tuesday, 9/7/10! -
My Almost Triathlon (With Apologies to Real Triathletes Everywhere)
Posted on September 2, 2010 | No CommentsSome things seem like a good idea if you agree to them far enough in advance. Case in point: Last year, after my husband finished a sprint triathlon in Brigantine,...
