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Hear All, Hear All: Internet Job Boards Form New Industry Association

Written on 5 Mar, 2006 at 17:35

With all of the available job boards, it should come as no surprise that some 500 of them (!) have announced the formation of a new industry association for job boards. The goals of this new trade association include: Related... (Continue reading)

The Latest Survey of Hiring Sources: The Highlights and Some Interesting Findings on Diversity Recruitment

Written on 26 Feb, 2006 at 22:21

I summarize the highlights of CareerXRoads' lastest survey of recruitment sources. Lots of potentially useful information in the survey, with some particularly interesting discussion of diversity recruiting.... (Continue reading)

Latest Recruiting Trends: Where Do Applicants Come From? What Sources Have the Best ROI?

Written on 15 Feb, 2006 at 12:11

The latest study, from DirectEmployers Association, summarizes which the most popular sources of job candidates and which sources give the best Return on Investment (ROI). Very interesting results!... (Continue reading)

From the Other Side of the Fence: The Impact of the OFCCP Internet Applicant Regs on Job Hunting

Written on 7 Feb, 2006 at 16:47

Have you thought about how the new OFCCP regs on internet applicants will affect job hunters? This article has a number of hints for job hunters!... (Continue reading)

KISS Principle (Keep It Simple, Stupid) Applied to Recruitment: A Basic Checklist For Improving Recruitment

Written on 3 Feb, 2006 at 9:14

The author compiles a very basic list of questions to help improve one's recruitment program, based on the KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principle.... (Continue reading)

Criticisms of OFCCP Internet Applicant Definition Continue to Pour In: Companies Beware!

Written on 2 Feb, 2006 at 8:35

71% of companies will not be ready for the new rule by February 6, 2006. See what new concerns are being raised.... (Continue reading)

The Battle of the Vertical Job Search Engines

Written on 31 Jan, 2006 at 14:10

What's new in vertical job search engines -- check it out!... (Continue reading)

Worrying About Complying With New Internet Applicant Guidelines? OFCCP Issues Some Relief!

Written on 25 Jan, 2006 at 10:55

As you may know, the new OFCCP guidelines on Internet applicants are rather complex and there are many factors to consider. Give the looming deadline of February 6, 2006 for compliance with the new guidelines, you may worry whether your... (Continue reading)

Monster Tackles OFCCP Internet Applicant Definition Changes

Written on 23 Jan, 2006 at 23:12

Michael and I have been providing readers of this Blawg with updates on the new definition of applicant that reflects the increased use of the Internet in recruiting and hiring. It goes into effect February 6, 2006. See these prior... (Continue reading)

Q & As on Internet Applicant Definition Released

Written on 19 Jan, 2006 at 16:18

I’m sure you have been waiting eagerly now for this. This refers to the Q and As on the Internet Applicant definition, which were just recently released by the OFCCP. Some of the Qs addressed in this document include: What... (Continue reading)

HR/Employment Blogosphere Update for December 5, 2005

Written on 5 Dec, 2005 at 13:42

I’ve added a new category to the Blogroll: “Blogs, Career & Job Search.” My intention is to make this blogroll comprehensive as to the areas covered, rather than limiting it to a few personal favorites. So I will gladly accept... (Continue reading)