5 ways to leverage LinkedIn beyond finding a job

5 ways to leverage LinkedIn beyond finding a job

The advantages of using LinkedIn as a recruitment tool have already been widely written about. Through its online CV format and “friend of a friend” introduction system, LinkedIn uses social media to allow you to tap into networking circles in order to find a new job, research the job market, or network with others in your industry.

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Experts Agree: Gen Y Will Not Grow Out of Social Networking [STUDY]

Experts Agree: Gen Y Will Not Grow Out of Social Networking [STUDY]

In a survey conducted by the Pew Internet and American Life Project, an overwhelming majority of technology experts and stakeholders believe that social networking and online sharing is more than just a fad for today’s youth.

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South Africa’s top local websites

South Africa’s top local websites

The 2010 World Cup gave Sport24 and Supersport a massive boost in traffic, but not everyone benefited.

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Quality of Hire: The Top Recruiting Metric

Quality of Hire: The Top Recruiting Metric

We talk about “top” talent and “top” performers, but how do you know you’ve reached the “top”? Is there some kind of altitude marker? A sign that reads “Welcome to the Top”?

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Never Read Another Resume

Never Read Another Resume

Hiring people is like making friends. Pick good ones, and they’ll enrich your life. Make bad choices, and they’ll bring you down

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10 simple ways to grow your Facebook Page

10 simple ways to grow your Facebook Page

10 easy ways to grow your fanpage as organically as possible.

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The Debate about Blocking Social Media in the Workplace

The Debate about Blocking Social Media in the Workplace

Recent trends show that more than half of US employers are blocking social media access at the workplace. A variety of fears have led to the restriction, led by certainty that time spent on Facebook or Twitter is productivity the company can never get back.

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Recruiting from the Cloud

Recruiting from the Cloud

Social Media platforms like LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook are already common tools in the hands of both creative recruiters and individuals, allowing them to present a strong profile to their networks, in a perpetual bid to find a better match.

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Facebook Statistics South Africa June 2010

Facebook Statistics South Africa June 2010

Some interesting statistics as of June 2010 regarding usage of the ever popular social network, Facebook.

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Engaging vs. Broadcasting with Twitter

Engaging vs. Broadcasting with Twitter

Great presentation by Susan Strayer at this years social recruiting summit…What do you think is the right way to use Twitter for recruiting, and are you ready to take a stand?

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