Archive for July, 2007
How to write a letter of recommendation
Saw this info online and thought it would be helpful.
It seems that everyone, at some point or another in their lives, will be requested to write a letter of recommendation. No matter what position you occupy, employer, friend, neighbour, teacher, most people will be called upon to write a letter of recommendation. Writing a letter [...]
Powerset - A serious Google contender?
I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz lately about a new “Google Killer” called Powerset and right away I think, “Gee, I’ve never heard that before.” Still, as I have been hearing more and more about this company, I confess to being curious myself. Visit their website to get on the beta list and/or check [...]
Credit Checks and the EEOC
EEOC has been urging companies to take caution in regards to utilizing credit checks in their employment screening decisions. Credit Checks have a potential for discrimination Under Title VII, unless of course there is a legitimate business necessity.
At first this appeared to be a bit shocking, or maybe even a stretch. [...]
The Corporate Recruiter’s Guide to Competing with Agency Recruiters
Welcome back Howard! Another VERY interesting article. Anxious to see how the audience reacts. (Smile)
The Corporate Recruiter’s Guide to Competing with Agency Recruiters
By: Howard Adamsky
Agency folks tend to see the corporate world as bureaucratic and slow to make decisions; more specifically, they see most corporate recruiters as lacking the requisite skills and bare-knuckle tactics required [...]
How to save time on your searches with Sputtr
Stumbled across this new site called “Sputtr” and although I have seen similar sites, I can say that none are as pretty. This is what it looks like.
And this is how it works…
1. First you register for an account (free), then click the “Customize This Page” link above the Search box (as show below).
2. This [...]
