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[Daily Post from itzbig] The itzbig Blog: Global Recruiting

“In order to keep up with the changing business landscape, recruiters must be willing to adapt and they must be willing to seek out talent on all shores. While many of the skills that the best recruiters possess will help them recruit globally, there are other steps that must be taken to effectively find top international talent. You must understand the country and the culture you’re recruiting in.”

Further Up and Further In: ‘I’ve Got A Job I Think You’d Be Interested In…’

“So I take the time on the career sites to list that I’m not interested in relocating, and what does that get me? Only 3-4 e-mails a week from people who are offering contract work (all under a year in length) in cities I couldn’t commute to if I had a private jet. These people never get a response from me because they’re illiterate or lazy, and I’m not really interested in working with them.”

Social Funds: In the War for Talent, Good Companies Finish First

“In the war for talent, good companies finish first – that is the primary finding of a 2007 survey conducted by The Good Search, a retained search practice that specializes in recruiting for companies that attempt to do a better job treating their employees, their investors, their communities, and their planet well. Moreover, the survey findings indicate that companies can acquire a competitive advantage by embracing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).”

Business Week: Recruiting Pains

“I mentally replay the entire office visit—every meal, every phrase, every interaction with everybody from the receptionist to the car driver—in an attempt to retrace potential missteps in the process. Was I too specific on preferred location? Did I mispronounce someone’s name? Would only a moron ask the questions that I had for them?”

Workplace Visions: Making Job Search More Efficient

“I have been searching for another full-time job using primarily online sources. These methods have proven ineffective. I use my professional associations’ websites and my alma mater to no avail. I have determined that there is inefficiency in the current system of HR.”

Careers: Jobs, Careers, Education: Top 10 Tips for Job Interview Success

“Present yourself well – preparing yourself is essential for success in your interview, always give yourself plenty of time to shower, groom and dress appropriately for your interview. Choose your outfit wisely and dress appropriately for the type of job you are applying for.”

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