Kennedy Information announces free lodging at the Mirage for paid attendees at the 2009 Recruiting Conference in Las Vegas, NV. Talent Buzz readers and network members can receive a $200 discount off the registration.  Click for conference details and registration. In an e-mail this week, Kennedy Information shared they understand that budgets are tight and […]

Recruiting departments and teams have faced a variety of unique challenges over the past 12 months in comparison to previous years. Many have overcome these, and several were recognized last night in San Diego at the 2009 ERE Recruiting Excellence Award Dinner. A quick congratulations to this year’s winners: Best College Recruiting Program – Ernst […]

With job seekers in mind, the search engine for jobs leader Indeed.com launched a video tutorial series earlier this week.   The first 3 videos / chapters include  search tips, e-mail job alerts, and my.indeed accounts. As the trend continues to shift from job boards to search engines, sites like Indeed will continue to offering […]

Small businesses can now identify and recruit talent more effectively and efficiently via high-tough, automated system. Hiring Managers Can Identify Top Prospects 70% Faster With HarQen’s VoiceScreener™ And Effectively Manage More Candidates With Fewer Resources.  HarQen, a leading web-telephony company announced today that they are offering VoiceScreener, an efficient, automated telephone interviewing service, to small […]

It’s still true today – people are your most important resource in the workplace – so how are you helping them? by Chris Devine of Workforce Dimensions, submitted for The Talent Buzz blog post contest. In today’s job market it is even more critical to make sure you are tending to the needs and concerns […]

The most overused and abused phrase in workplace terminology is “thinking outside the box.” Over 13 million results show up in a Google search. If you really think about it…what does “thinking outside the box” mean? When you dissect the phrase, some interesting ideas emerge. For example: What’s inside the box? I once read on […]

I’m learning to pace myself. College has been a time of revelation and realization for me, and of all that I have learned so far, slowing things down and enjoying the moment has been one of the most important lessons. Ever since I was young, I’ve had visions of the grandeur for my future. Along […]

Last week indeed.com announced their new industry trends research tool to aid both job seekers and employers in navigating through the job market. Industry Trends is a unique view of job posting and job seeker trends in 12 major industries.  With the most comprehensive search engine for jobs, with over 12 million unique visitors per […]

Super Bowl ads, a favorite for many game watchers… And after an entry back after taking some time off, Monster.com returned to the Super Bowl scene. Afterall, they are trying to build awareness for their totally redesigned site. Vote Now! [poll id=”11″]

OneWire Introduces Better Way For Hiring Firms And Job-Seeking Professionals To Connect In Finance Industry’s Complex Employment Market. New online career and recruitment management tool precisely and efficiently connects talent with companies. As unemployment continues to rise and organizations continuously look for alternative methods to source talent, OneWire is looking to help candidates achieve their […]

By @jjbuss. When it comes to twitter, you might be a twitterholic, a newbie, or still wondering “what’s the point“?  Regardless of who we you are and what you think, the twitter community continues to grow at an astounding rate with millions of users and over 1.1 billion tweets. The micro-blogging leader also continues to […]

Remember SuperBowl XXXVIII? Tom Brady, 26, was the youngest quarterback to win 2 Super Bowls.  Don’t follow sports? Just think about the Justin Timberlake and Janet Jackson halftime show controversy.  Yes, that’s the one, in 2004. That was the last time Monster.com aired a Super Bowl commercial, paying nearly $2 million for a 30 second […]