There is No eHarmony of Job Search
RoundPegg promises to be the “eHarmony of jobs.” So do a handful of other Job boards – Realmatch, Trovix, Climber, jobFox, ItzBig.
Is that possible? RoundPegg thinks so. So must Access Venture Partners and Croghan Investments, which today announced $1.27 million in funding for the eHarmony of job-search sites. Read more
Social media gets a lot of attention in recruiting and most claim it is now an integral part of their sourcing plans. But most will concede that means little more than cruising LinkedIn for candidates and posting open positions to Facebook. Read more
Do you remember the first job requisition you wrote? It’s probably a far cry from the ones you write today. The more you write them, the more you realize that it’s not the questions you ask the hiring manager; it’s the knowledge you’ve gained about the whole process that is so valuable. Read more
What Recruiters Really Think About Resumes
As a former executive recruiter, I skimmed resumes, preferring instead to find my candidates actively. I would see who had been published or quoted in the press. I would look for conference speakers or people active in professional associations. I would rely on word-of-mouth referrals, rather than unsolicited resumes. In other words, I would target candidates based on factors other than a resume, and once the candidate expressed interest, yes, I asked for a resume, but by then it was an afterthought. Read more
Recruiter Interview: Regina Angeles, diversity in media
Regina Angeles is CEO of Talent2050, an executive search firm that provides multicultural recruiting solutions for online and traditional media companies. Regina recruits for Director to C-level positions in ad sales, marketing, business development, strategy, licensing and general management. Clients include Univision, TED Conferences, BBC Worldwide, MTV, Take-Two Interactive, and Skyrockit. Read more
How to Use Social Media to Network Your Way to Your Next Job
On April 7, AWNY hosted its “How to Use Social Media to Enrich your Job Search and Enhance your Professional Reputation” workshop, kicking off a three-part career development series sponsored by the Meredith Corporation. The event featured guest speaker Regina Angeles, a 10-year recruitment and executive search veteran, and CEO of the multicultural talent recruitment firm, Talent2050. Read more
