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  The new Facebook Graph Search holds promise for job seekers and recruiters.  Facebook introduces the social graph search this month. Recruiters who use social media sites such as Facebook will have an opportunity like never before to search for candidates based on what the "friend" likes.  For instance, one will be able to search, "Friends [...]

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VERY FEW PEOPLE KNOW MORE ABOUT HAVING A SUCCESSFUL TWITTER PROFILE THAN THE RECRUITING @ANIMAL.     (Go to google security protected image of "The Recruiting Animal Show). A TWITTER PROFILE EITHER POSITION YOU AS AN OUTSTANDING THOUGHT LEADER.  IT HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RUIN YOUR CAREER IF IT IS NOT DESIGNED, DEVELOPED, DELIVERED, AND MONITORED.   [...]

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I met Peter Clayton through Twitter, and we became fast friends. He’s appeared on my blogtalkradio show, Compassionate HR. This week he brings up a very important topic that needs to be addressed, and revisited. What happens to your resume when you apply for a job online via a job advertisement, or through a company [...]

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  This week we are fortunate to have Lars Schmidt (@ThisIsLars ) host #HFChat this coming #HireFriday 9/14 Noon-1 Eastern, 11 Central-just hop on over to Twitter and follow the hashtag #HFChat. You’ll be glad you did. How many times have you wanted to reach through the phone and throttle the recruiter screening you on [...]

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Craig Fisher is not only one of the foremost authorities on LinkedIn, he is also a dear friend, and long-time supporter of #HireFriday. He’s been instrumental in the development of this site, and continues to be a generous professional. Craig is one of the most influential thought leaders in the HR/Recruitment community. He’s a tremendous [...]

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As a salute on Veteran’s Day to those who have sacrificed so much to preserve our freedom, here is a reprise of an article I published last month on my “Make HR Happen” blog. ~ TB Every civilized country has given deference to those who picked up arms to defend their home soil. You may [...]

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Phone Screening Interviews. Like them, or hate them, you’ve got to score well on the phone screening interview to be invited to the real thing. A face to face interview is ideal, but how many of you take stock in the importance this first step? Job hunting can be hard. It can also be an [...]

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September 11, 2011-The Survivors Are Still Struggling-Let’s Help Them! 11th September 2011 written by Margo Rose The Flag Still Waves Proudly  If you really are patriotic-give a survivor a job.  If you really care about what happened on 911, put your money where your mouth is and offer them employment, benefits, and support!  It’s important [...]

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All week, I’ve been writing about The US Economic Outlook, Unemployment, and Labor Day. The HireFriday Community joins other online communities in reaching out to those job seekers in need. Today is Labor Day. The Zero Unemployment Movement #ZeroUE on Twitter is sponsoring a 1 day challenge to spend 15 minutes to help an unemployed [...]

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Do you find yourself scratching your head with curiosity after reading a report about the unemployment rate in The United States? Don’t feel bad, you’re not alone. Today, on about.com one of my favorite writers, Alison Doyle discussed the state of employment in our Nation. Unemployment hovers around 9.1%, but is that a true picture? [...]

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