Current objectives are real, they are immediate. Annual performance is measured and compensated against how well we deliver on our current objectives. Yet, there are often consequences associated with only focusing on today as opposed to proactively investing in the future. These consequences are often painful, but rarely immediate. One of my first jobs was [...]
5. Too Much Work. Let’s face it there’s not enough time in the day for me to take on another tool. I prefer to spend my employer’s valuable time doing things that I have already mastered. 4. No Candidates. I’ve heard all the inflated numbers from the evangelists; 227 million US internet users, 400 million [...]
Instead of waiting until your organization meets prospective candidates in person to create a connection, why not use the interconnectedness of the web to build those relationships earlier in the recruiting cycle? By communicating your company value proposition, allowing candidates to connect with employees, and having a quality application process; your organization can create a [...]
Over the past few weeks, there have been big changes from well-known technology companies including Facebook, Twitter, and Ning. At the core of many of these changes is a recognition that free only works to a certain point. With this in mind, it makes sense for those who are considering new Social Recruiting services to be cautious [...]
In the past few weeks, the famous 1995 Newsweek article by Clifford Stoll entitled, “The Internet? Bah!” has again made an electronic loop around the Internet. In this popular article, Stoll discussed all the reasons why the Internet would FAIL to reach its overhyped potential. Many of the key examples used in the article have not only proven [...]
Facebook is by far one of the most popular destinations on the Internet. In a recent blog posting, Mark Zuckerberg stated that Facebook has over 350 million users. As an entry-level recruiter, you are probably thinking…now is my chance to lower costs and improve my effectiveness by properly leveraging this channel. Before you make this [...]
Why is it so hard to connect with entry-level talent? One of the main reasons is that many entry-level recruiters are ignoring the influence of technology in the lives of Generation Y. If you are a college student that is 18-22 years old, then you were born sometime between 1987-1991. This means that members of [...]
“One thing you can’t recycle is wasted time” –Anonymous Inevitably during your summer internship, there will be slow periods. Either you have finished up one of your initial projects or you have hit a motivation wall on one of your ongoing projects. Many times people revert to what they do when they are bored at [...]