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Verbal Summary launches tool that combines audio and Resume. The new Web 2.0 tool promises unlimited possibilities, including: Resume Presentation Reference Checking Extending a job offer Recruiter training Interview feedback And more… Jerry Albright, Founder of Verbal Summary, shares that Verbal Summary has created the very first presentation tool designed for any desk in the [...]

In part 1 of 2008 Relocation Trends, several trends were highlighted relating to relocation overall and the impact on recruiting with the real estate and employment conditions. Consider some additional facts: The Top Three Reasons for Reluctance to Relocate in 2008: 71% – Slowed appreciation/depressed housing market at departure 66% – High housing costs at [...]

Peopleclick Announces Strategic Partnership with CareerBuilder.com – will a new shared application feature really maximize the pool of quality candidates?  Monster.com today announced an In-house Centralization of all North American customer service functions at an attempt to ensure a best-in-industry service. How does your organization stack up against Diversity Edge’s 2008 Best Companies for Diverse Graduates? [...]

I am excited to share that over the past 4 weeks 1,300 new subscribers have joined The Talent Buzz group on LinkedIn.  Follow the link to join  - other HR, Recruiting, and Marketing Community experts and members in our LinkedIn Group.  This is a great opportunity to network, share ideas, and expand your personal or professional network. Share the link [...]

Just when HR and Recruiting professionals thought the big boards lost all innovation, CareerBuilder launches job searching for iPhones.  While giving credit for trying to innovate – will successful, passive talent search and apply for their next career move on an iPhone? Meanwhile, Monster puts money where its’ heart is, and like rival Yahoo! HotJobs,  both are focusing on banner ads.  [...]

This is a 2 part blog post series on 2008 relocation trends. In last week’s recruiting blog poll, the results showed based on the current employment market and economy 52% of organizations have increased their relocation benefits offered to new hires and transferees while 41% cited they have not changed their relocation benefits this year. [...]

The weekly recruiting blog poll results are in from last week. The question: How has the overall economy and job market impacted the relocation benefits you provide? The results: Increased relocation benefits (52%) No change in relocation benefits (41%) Decreased relocation benefits (7%) Check back tomorrow or subscribe to the recruiting blog feed for 2008 [...]

Indeed.com will be launching free job analytics for employers at the 2008 Annual SHRM Conference and Expo. WHEN do you post your jobs? The Washington Post reported yesterday trends in job seeker traffic would suggest between Monday and Wednesday would be your best bet. Tech News World on Video Resumes:  Lights, Camera, your Hired.  Or probably [...]

Is an ipo a real possibility in the future for LinkedIn?  Dan Nye, CEO, announced on the LinkedIn blog they have raised another $53 million, after previously raising $27 million.  This brings the overall value estimated at just over $1 billion. Nye stated, “This additional funding will give us even more flexibility to execute on our vision for millions of [...]

Web 2.0 is about enhancing creativity, information sharing, and collaboration. The definition must have been written with the intent to exclude job postings and job boards as part of the world wide web. With all of the talk about attracting passive talent, the war for talent and focusing on hiring quality, I was surprised to [...]

The weekly recruiting blog poll results are in from last week. The question: What is your satisfaction level with your current A.T.S.? The results: We’re shopping? (59%) Meet’s most needs (41%) Exceeds our needs (0%) Looks like a great time to be in A.T.S. sales! The biggest challenges overall I’ve heard with applicant tracking systems is [...]

Where are you at with the whole social networking thing? YAHOO! reports social networking will generate $2.5 trillion by 2020. And, while Facebook’s estimated value increases by billions in the past month, Monster has decided to shut down Tickle this month. Still not a believer? Think about the possibilities…  Twitter alone has proven valuable in recruiting and networking, in finding a [...]