Archive for January, 2012
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So bad… it’s good!
Posted on January 31, 2012 | No CommentsRecruitment goes back to an old school basic. Cheese. -
Should your company be sharing more?
Posted on January 30, 2012 | No CommentsInformationWeek.com has presented us with an unusual study that proves that utilizing social media is actually better for gaining control over your privacy than not. But how is this possible,... -
When it Comes to the Candidate Experience, There’s No Easy Fixes.
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsIf you really want to see a VP of HR get nervous, ask him or her about the candidate experience at their organization. Like profanity-laced tirades and red faces? Ask... -
Bringing home the bacon, frying it up in a pan.
Posted on January 27, 2012 | 2 CommentsFlexible schedules: the recipe for happiness? -
The Benefits of Blogging
Posted on January 25, 2012 | 1 CommentSo you’re in the middle of your professional career and you want to sharpen your skills, or maybe, you’re a job seeker and you happen to find yourself with some... -
Stay Positive
Posted on January 24, 2012 | No CommentsSo many things happen throughout the day. Emails get lost, servers go down, printers break, phones ring off the hook… sometimes we are left in a head-spin and it’s really... -
Have You Ever Been in a Presentation Like This?
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsWith the very notable exception of working with a great group of talented people, I think my favorite part about working at Alstin is the presentations we do. Perhaps I... -
BMP in the Road: Stepping Out?
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsLike anyone with a favorite pair of sneakers or some worn-in flannel pajamas, I enjoy being comfortable, but comfort has a way of letting the mind and body get sleepy.... -
Reality TV & Recruiting.
Posted on January 18, 2012 | 2 CommentsMove over Jersey Shore. See ya later Mob Wives… If the girls from Tiara and Toddlers see this we might have a temper tantrum. Say hello to a recruiters dream... -
Responding to Online Criticism the Right Way
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No CommentsLast night I went to a Mexican restaurant that very recently opened in town. While the food was fantastic, the service was a little off and it made the experience... -
Willpower: A Book That Could Change Your Life.
Posted on January 13, 2012 | 2 CommentsAs our blog readers know, I prefer to keep my reading in the land of fiction (to see my top fiction picks of 2011, click here). However, every once in... -
A worker protest like no other.
Posted on January 12, 2012 | 2 CommentsYesterday, news outlets around the world reported on a worker protest happening at a Chinese factory called Foxconn. On January 2, managers moved 600 workers to a new production line.... -
Plus One Please.
Posted on January 10, 2012 | No CommentsAlthough I still have some mixed feelings about Google+, Google’s social component, I think I may just be starting to like it. They just announced a function that allows you to see... -
Taking Attitude and Personality into Consideration when Hiring
Posted on January 9, 2012 | 1 CommentAccording to an article titled “Want better employees? Ask better questions in job interviews” posted to TheGlobeandMail.com, hiring manager should take more time asking questions that not only measure a... -
Five New Year’s Resolutions for Recruiters
Posted on January 6, 2012 | 1 CommentSo, we’re almost a week in 2012 already. How are those resolutions holding up? Hopefully, you’re staying the course and will be meeting the personal goals you’ve set for yourself.... -
In Today’s Tough Job Market, Can You Still Find Your Dream Job?
Posted on January 5, 2012 | No CommentsAnd Is It Worth It To Focus On What You Love To Do? -
Instawhat? How Instagram is taking over the world.
Posted on January 4, 2012 | No CommentsI am what some may call an “over-sharer”. I even have the Foursquare badge to prove it. So when an application that allows you to share images, along with applying... -
How Please and Thank You Go a Long Way in the Workplace
Posted on January 3, 2012 | No CommentsAs we are coming to the end of another long year, it is easy to forget the basic manners we were taught as children and apply them to the workplace....
