Keeping it legal!

Dot your I's and cross your T's - even on the internet!

Here is a good article to read if you are sourcing candidates on the internet.

http://www.recruitingtrends.com/article/ART635215?channel=20090708_RTB

Laura Hill
The Hill Group, L.P.

Been there, done that!

I just read a great blog on the recession by Greg Savage that I want to share.

http://recruitingblogs.ning.com/profiles/blogs/recruiters-dont-despair

Been there, done that!

Laura Hill
The Hill Group, L.P.
www.thehillgroup.net

Money in the bank

Among workers 50 to 64 years of age, 54% say they will work at least 3 years longer than expected and 34% expect to work an additional 5 years or more.

An overwhelming majority cite the decline in their 401K value as the biggest reason, and the high cost of health care the second biggest.

So... stay healthy!

Harvey Dorland

Money in the bank

Best’s Review says that all insurance job sectors declined in the number of workers (March 2009) from a year ago except for reinsurers.

They also point out that 90% of employees will listen to what a recruiter has to say (“it doesn’t hurt to listen”) and that these same employees say that compensation is the most important factor in job satisfaction, followed by benefits.

Harvey Dorland

Pacific Recruiting

The New Phone Interview

Check out this interesting link to an article on found on the Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124390348922474789.html

Scot Dickerson, CPC

President

Capstone Search Group

Facebook vs. The Job Seeker

Social media is a great source of knowledge and entertainment, but many people are worried about their privacy - as they well should be! The media, recruiters and worried parents warn people to be careful what image you portray on your page(s). Many colleges and employers are looking at your Facebook, MySpace and chat rooms to see if you are right them. It has been said that 37% of colleges look at your Facebook page to help determine your acceptance at their school. See the article posted in PC Pro.

http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/257623/city-stops-facebook-snooping.html

I still believe that you should be professional regarding anything that you allow on your page, but...the privacy factor may be on the rise for all you social media hounds.

Laura Hill
The Hill Group, L.P.
www.thehillgroup.net

Social Media: A job hunters dream?

Social media is a fabulous tool, but as a recruiter, I see that social media has the same limitations that the newspaper, job fairs, job boards and company websites have. They are so flooded with resumes that only the best stand out and sometimes, they too are missed.

People hire people they like. You can train a person how to do a job, but you cannot change their personality. A piece of paper doesn't always communicate the personality or the dedication you may bring to the table. Social media a good way to open a door for yourself. Use it, but get in front of people, too. Get involved in the community that employs you. Join a networking group, or go to the association meetings. By all means, find a good recruiter!

Bottom line? Utilize all of your networking options, don't just depend on one.

Laura Hill
The Hill Group, L.P.