Comments on: Job Posting vs. Searching for Candidates http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2009/10/job-posting-vs-searching-for-candidates/ Leveraging social networks, resume databases, and the Internet for sourcing and recruiting Thu, 09 Sep 2010 15:48:52 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 hourly 1 By: DyadyaSportivnihShtanah http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2009/10/job-posting-vs-searching-for-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-6338 DyadyaSportivnihShtanah Fri, 13 Aug 2010 22:22:34 +0000 http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/?p=1748#comment-6338 <a href="http://linagane.t35.com" rel="nofollow">This is good</a> This is good

]]> By: How social recruiting has NOT changed recruitment « DNA's Digital Recruitment Digest http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2009/10/job-posting-vs-searching-for-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-6253 How social recruiting has NOT changed recruitment « DNA's Digital Recruitment Digest Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:52:49 +0000 http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/?p=1748#comment-6253 [...] population. However, posting jobs is posting jobs, regardless of where or how they are posted. As I have written before, posting jobs is a passive and reactive talent acquisition strategy, affords no control over [...] [...] population. However, posting jobs is posting jobs, regardless of where or how they are posted. As I have written before, posting jobs is a passive and reactive talent acquisition strategy, affords no control over [...]

]]> By: How “Social Recruiting” Has NOT Changed Recruitment http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2009/10/job-posting-vs-searching-for-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-6191 How “Social Recruiting” Has NOT Changed Recruitment Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:02:28 +0000 http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/?p=1748#comment-6191 [...] As I have written before, posting jobs is a passive and reactive talent acquisition strategy, affords no control over candidate qualifications, attracts active and casual job seekers only (the minority of all people), and is ineffective at snagging passive and non-job seekers. [...] [...] As I have written before, posting jobs is a passive and reactive talent acquisition strategy, affords no control over candidate qualifications, attracts active and casual job seekers only (the minority of all people), and is ineffective at snagging passive and non-job seekers. [...]

]]> By: Beverleez http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2009/10/job-posting-vs-searching-for-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-5005 Beverleez Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:17:02 +0000 http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/?p=1748#comment-5005 Just like almost all matters in routine of each day you have to First Pass the basics! You will want to first be aware of fundamental computer and network functionality before you start to undertake more specialised subjects. Even if you do have experience working in an IBM environment Citrix is still a good idea to Start With the entry level Certifications as you will get experience with the exam styles and requirements. In light of the above comment the best way to start your path to Adobe Authenticating Examination is with the following Tests: HP The Cognos will give you a good knowledge of general pc hardware troubleshooting and a background in how computers function. CompTIA is vendor neutral so makes a good starting point for moving into other more vendor specific Test streams. CIW The network plus is like the A+ exam but aimed at networking subjects, again LPI is vendor neutral so does not focus on specific products or technologies. Cisco will however introduce you to TCP/IP and other networking concepts which you will must know about during your career in EXIN. Oracle The Microsoft certified desktop support technician exam is specific to support Nortel Windows Me. At the moment this is the almost all common desktop operating system so learning how to support Cognos properly will set you up for entry level desktop support roles. These three Tests will give you a good foundation to build on and are a good starting point before working on to more advanced exams such as the MCSE and CCNA. Get your free <a href="http://www.examsavior.com/250-521-exam.html" rel="nofollow">250-521</a> demo. Just like almost all matters in routine of each day you have to First Pass the basics! You will want to first be aware of fundamental computer and network functionality before you start to undertake more specialised subjects. Even if you do have experience working in an IBM environment Citrix is still a good idea to Start With the entry level Certifications as you will get experience with the exam styles and requirements.

In light of the above comment the best way to start your path to Adobe Authenticating Examination is with the following Tests:

HP
The Cognos will give you a good knowledge of general pc hardware troubleshooting and a background in how computers function. CompTIA is vendor neutral so makes a good starting point for moving into other more vendor specific Test streams.

CIW
The network plus is like the A+ exam but aimed at networking subjects, again LPI is vendor neutral so does not focus on specific products or technologies. Cisco will however introduce you to TCP/IP and other networking concepts which you will must know about during your career in EXIN.

Oracle
The Microsoft certified desktop support technician exam is specific to support Nortel Windows Me. At the moment this is the almost all common desktop operating system so learning how to support Cognos properly will set you up for entry level desktop support roles.

These three Tests will give you a good foundation to build on and are a good starting point before working on to more advanced exams such as the MCSE and CCNA.

Get your free 250-521 demo.

]]> By: Laxmi Patel http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2009/10/job-posting-vs-searching-for-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-4408 Laxmi Patel Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:05:22 +0000 http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/?p=1748#comment-4408 Glen, Very good post. For contract IT positions, we receive around 30% of fake resumes in dice. We don't store these resumes. We store the remaining 70% in our database. What strategies do you use to engage passive candidates in active strategy ? Laxmi www.bmsoftsystems.com linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/laxmipatel IT Blog: http://laxmijobs.wordpress.com Twitter : http://twitter.com/laxbmss Glen,

Very good post.
For contract IT positions, we receive around 30% of fake resumes in dice. We don’t store these resumes. We store the remaining 70% in our database.

What strategies do you use to engage passive candidates in active strategy ?

Laxmi
http://www.bmsoftsystems.com
linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/laxmipatel
IT Blog: http://laxmijobs.wordpress.com
Twitter : http://twitter.com/laxbmss

]]> By: Boolean Black Belt http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2009/10/job-posting-vs-searching-for-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-4320 Boolean Black Belt Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:45:32 +0000 http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/?p=1748#comment-4320 Marc, I'm not fond of all of the labels either (passive, active, etc.) - I believe everyone is a candidate! Marc,
I’m not fond of all of the labels either (passive, active, etc.) – I believe everyone is a candidate!

]]> By: Boolean Black Belt http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2009/10/job-posting-vs-searching-for-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-4319 Boolean Black Belt Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:44:37 +0000 http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/?p=1748#comment-4319 Ann-Marie, Excellent question! While I am certainly not an expert on the subject - there is not issue with searching for candidates who match BQ's, regardless of source (LinkedIn, etc.) or age of resume (since last update or record create date), and inviting them to apply. Am I off base? Can anyone else provide any insight here? Ann-Marie,
Excellent question! While I am certainly not an expert on the subject – there is not issue with searching for candidates who match BQ’s, regardless of source (LinkedIn, etc.) or age of resume (since last update or record create date), and inviting them to apply. Am I off base?

Can anyone else provide any insight here?

]]> By: Boolean Black Belt http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2009/10/job-posting-vs-searching-for-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-4318 Boolean Black Belt Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:40:20 +0000 http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/?p=1748#comment-4318 Jer, Have you had a dissimilar experience? I'm speaking primarily from job postings for I.T. professionals, and I quite literally may have placed 1 person per year as a direct result of them applying to the position. Perhaps it's different for corporate posting vs. agency? Thoughts? Jer,
Have you had a dissimilar experience? I’m speaking primarily from job postings for I.T. professionals, and I quite literally may have placed 1 person per year as a direct result of them applying to the position. Perhaps it’s different for corporate posting vs. agency? Thoughts?

]]> By: Brandon Barber http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2009/10/job-posting-vs-searching-for-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-4299 Brandon Barber Fri, 09 Oct 2009 21:33:40 +0000 http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/?p=1748#comment-4299 Nice post Glen. I do like a balance of both. I've had some very nice placements from postings in the past year. Also, I have encountered several situations lately with "passive" candidates that have turned down offers. In this contract to hire world., sometimes it's hasn't hurt getting the active ones. Candidates seem to be much more picky lately in my experience. Nice post Glen. I do like a balance of both. I’ve had some very nice placements from postings in the past year.

Also, I have encountered several situations lately with “passive” candidates that have turned down offers. In this contract to hire world., sometimes it’s hasn’t hurt getting the active ones. Candidates seem to be much more picky lately in my experience.

]]> By: #socialwebsourcing http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/2009/10/job-posting-vs-searching-for-candidates/comment-page-1/#comment-4280 #socialwebsourcing Tue, 06 Oct 2009 18:28:16 +0000 http://www.booleanblackbelt.com/?p=1748#comment-4280 my fav part = "If I post a job, I am not expecting results – experience and statistics show that most people who respond are not qualified for the position." Jer my fav part =

“If I post a job, I am not expecting results – experience and statistics show that most people who respond are not qualified for the position.”

Jer

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