[Daily post from itzbig] How Job Candidates can Escape from the Black Hole of Online Job Search

“The first definition of a black hole mesmerized astrophysicists and science-fiction writers for decades, with each trying to determine what happens just beyond the event horizon. The second definition is one that job candidates have to deal with on a day-to-day basis. And while in an old ‘70s movie, the intrepid heroes make it through the black hole, candidates aren’t having that much luck.”

CollegeRecruiter.com: 100% Delivery of Targeted Emails

“Our targeted email product was just tested by list broker Eclipse DM. The results were great. We have a database of 120 million double opt-in candidates, of which 8.5 million are college students and recent graduates….I’m proud to say that we delivered 100 percent of the emails into the inboxes and none ended up in the spam folders.”

David Maister: The Three-Month Rule

“Once a year is, of course, too infrequent. Saying I’ll accomplish something in the next twelve months is like setting New Years’ Resolutions – the pressure for accountability is too little at the beginning of the year, and too intense at the end. Examining whether I did what I promised only after 12 months of effort is unlikely to ensure that I stay on the diligent execution path.”

CyberSleuthing!: Innovative Internet Recruiting Strategies - FREE Webinar

“If much of the success of your company is tied to its talent, how can your company evolve their recruiting practices to remain competitive in a tightening labor market? The strengthening economy is making recruiting harder and harder. Trovix invited me to do a Webinar (no cost to attend) and discuss forward-thinking Internet recruiting techniques.”

Globeandmail.com: When a name alone doesn’t quite do it

Melanie Hollands, a “virtual assistant” who works on part-time contracts, started with a new client last fall as an administrative assistant — a job that included responsibilities for contacting executives and co-ordinating conferences. But she found it difficult getting responses and commitments from those she contacted until her employer suggested she call herself “national marketing manager.”

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