Sat.Oct 27, 2012 - Fri.Nov 02, 2012

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The Stupid Question Interview

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Everyone has a classic “bad interview” story. (And you staffing industry folks could probably write books full of ’em.) And while those are always good for a laugh (or cry), I tend to like one very specific kind of bad interview story: The Stupid Question Story. The internet is full of examples of bad interview questions. Like here and here and here and how about here and, hey, look over here.

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“You Definitely Can Measure ROI on Social Media”

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It’s been about two years now since I’ve seen anything about social media that didn’t make me gag, so thank you Adobe for this video.

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Changes In State Job Bank Policies Anger Staffing Firms

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Job seekers in Michigan were reporting that aggressive recruiters were shopping their resumés to employers without their knowledge. And some employers were complaining staffing firms were competing with them for the best candidates. In response, this state talent website in Michigan just re-launched with some changes, including blocking recruiters and staffing companies from viewing job seeker profiles on the site.

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One Of The Best Job Postings I’ve Ever Seen

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Do you ever see a job posting that just makes you stop and read it all the way through, even though you aren’t even remotely interested in the position – or the company? That happened to me recently and I thought I would share some of the reasons I think make it so great. I am in a weekly peer networking group. We regularly forward links to articles and other things we think the group might be interested in, including the occasional career opportunity, even though most of us in the g

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Recruit and Retain New Blue-Collar Talent

Blue-collar jobs have a branding problem. One company, GEON, partnered with Paycor to find the solution. Learn how to attract, engage, and retain blue-collar employees, helping them build meaningful careers – and support your company’s goals.

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Write for Staffing Talk. Yes, You!

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If the staffing industry was one giant office building, Staffing Talk would be the water cooler. The conduit for all manner of conversations about staffing. And if each worker was a different firm, then you’d be … like … the mouth and … um … eyes … and … uh … left ear … or something. You know what I’m getting at: the water cooler would be worthless without you.

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Staffing News Of The Day, October 30, 2012

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Hurricane Sandy failed to push the Labor Department off its schedule for releasing a local jobs report Tuesday, tamping down concerns that the storm would delay the closely watched national unemployment report past its Friday deadline and until after the election. The department’s Bureau of Labor Statistics on Tuesday morning released, as planned, a report showing the unemployment rate had fallen in 345 of the 372 metropolitan areas surveyed, and department officials say they plan to follow suit

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Staffing News Of The Day, November 1, 2012

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ADP: 158,000 private-sector jobs added in October. [MarketWatch]. Hudson Global reports 2012 third quarter results. [4-traders]. Command Center announces revenue of $9.34 million – up 26.9% – for the month of October. [4-traders]. Elwood Staffing opens in Lagrange. [Lagrange News]. What companies are saying about Sandy’s impact on earnings.

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The Apple Shake Up Viewed by a Staffing Software Company

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Apple booted out Steve Jobs protégé Scott Forstall yesterday, a shocker that generated headlines alongside Sandy and buzz here at Tempworks. On the surface, it looks like Forstall fell victim to no longer being ‘protected’ by Steve Jobs, but within high growth technology companies that kind of intrigue is rife. Competing ideas about innovation and platform make for a turbulent culture, especially in companies that have grown beyond anyone’s expectations.

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Staffing News Of The Day, October 29, 2012

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Heidrick & Struggles reschedules Third Quarter 2012 Earnings Release and Conference call due to expected severe weather conditions. [NASDAQ]. Due to the effects of Hurricane Sandy , much of the Mid-Atlantic region is in a state of emergency. Therefore, ASA headquarters is closed. [ASA]. Cynthia Kinnas, president of Randstad Healthcare, was recently appointed to two key positions within the healthcare industry.

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From Awareness to Action: An HR Guide to Making Accessibility Accessible

Speaker: Danielle Johnson - Director of HR, Compliance & DEI in AI tech at Impact Observatory

Making accessibility accessible for organizations of all sizes may seem complex, but it doesn’t have to be. Prepare to broaden your understanding of Disability, Cultural Competency, and Inclusion with this insightful webinar. We’ll explore disability as a vibrant culture, understand the nuances of reasonable accommodations under the ADA, and navigate the complexities of undue hardship while challenging the status quo of accessibility practices.

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Your First Time: the Steven Crowder Parody

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In case you missed it, this is in response to an Obama campaign ad that @IowaHawkBlog called ‘>the stupidest thing to come out of a Dunham since Barack Obama. Courtesy Steven Crowder.

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A Message from the Children?

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This Obama ad was made by the same advertising agency that did the ‘Got Milk’ compaign. Hard to believe. And no, I don’t remember anything this scary from the Soviet Union. Hat tip Rick Wilson and Newsbusters.

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Sexist Holloween Costumes

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More here pervs. Hat tip Feminist Frequency.

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Sandy Pic: Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

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Courtesy: TwitchyTeam.

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Managing Your Recruitment Agency Spend in 2024

Feeling overwhelmed by a juggling act of internal recruiting, agency relationships, and direct hire spend? You’re not alone. In today’s competitive talent landscape, building a dream team requires strategic orchestration. Recruiting agencies and search firms provide invaluable services, but managing them effectively alongside your internal team can pose unique challenges.

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I Don’t Use a Desk, But If I Did This Would Be It

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Best Holloween Pic Yet

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How I Beat the Placement Odds (Hint: Luck)

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With a lot of hard work (read: begging), I was blessed – yes, blessed – to be given the opportunity to work on a Financial Analyst search. Nothing out of the ordinary that every other client wouldn’t want, just someone who has at least a bachelor’s (MBA or CPA highly preferred), is outgoing and well spoken, has strong leadership abilities, and thinks outside the box.

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Staffing News Of The Day, October 31, 2012

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Will Hurricane Sandy be a jobs creator, at least temporarily? [Business Journalism]. Victor Ing named President of Alliance Solutions Group of Mahoning Valley. Kforce reports revenues of $270.2 million and EPS of $0.26 for the Third Quarter of 2012. [4-traders]. Top Gun Ventures uses executive search methodology to evaluate today’s Presidential candidates against the best presidents of the past.

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Get a Look Inside The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit

As recruiting teams work harder than ever to find, hire, and onboard qualified candidates in this highly competitive market, it’s essential to find ways to optimize your recruiting function. The Ultimate Recruiter Planning Kit includes eight worksheets filled with labor market insights, actionable recruiting strategies, and worksheets to plan your strategy for hiring top talent.

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Are Newspaper Classifieds Dead?

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Yes. And no. It’s complicated. … But mostly yes. If you hopped in Doc Brown’s DeLorean, went back in time about 25 years, and walked into a staffing company, you’d see lots of people in torn jeans and neon tops scurrying to place dozens of newspaper classified ads. That was standard operating procedure. Because with the internet still in its infancy, web-based job boards, social media, and other recruiting tools were barely born, let alone widely used.

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Are Your Job Applicants Geniuses or Serial Killers?

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There’s not exactly a fine line between certified genius and psycho killer. That’s not the point of this ridiculous post. The point of this ridiculous post is for you to recognize just how little you can tell about a person from a résumé, social media presence, and referrals. Applications don’t tell the whole story. So let’s say the candidates below are ones you’ve recently gathered to fill some job orders.