[Daily post from itzbig] Recruit well by selling well (and have a long-term vision)

In general, finding and placing candidates is a time-consuming process.To be any good at it, you’ve got to have a long-term plan for going forward, and given the opportunity you’ve got to sell your own talents as much as you sell those of your candidates.

The Adler Group: In the War for Talent, the Biggest Talent Pool Wins

“In the two decades between 1980 and 2000, the U.S. workforce grew by 54%. From 2000 to 2020, it is predicted to grow by only 3%, due primarily to the retiring of the baby boom generation. “

FayObserver.com: Employers can benefit from hiring older workers

“Eighty-four percent of baby boomers (ages 37 to 55) currently participate in the labor market, and baby boomers make up nearly 50 percent of the work force. As the baby boomer population ages, the growth rate of the workforce between ages 55 to 64 will be the highest in the United States.”

HeraldNet: Guard your privacy when job hunting on the Internet

“While Internet career tools may enhance the job seeking process, they don’t always protect the privacy of their users. It’s up to you to manage your exposure and confidentiality on the Web. Here are a few ideas to help you achieve this goal:”

Workforce.com: When Temp Jobs Tumble, the Economy Stumbles?

“The number of temporary jobs in the U.S. declined during the first four months of 2007, the first sign of a possible slowdown in a sector that often serves as an early predictor of the overall health of domestic employment. “

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