Nix the Laundry List: Job Ads That Kill - Blogs - Community - ERE.net

I really, REALLY, liked this blog and here is why:

"The Laundry List" that this guy highlights and the reasons why he advocates against the use of traditional job descriptions echo my thoughts on why the resume is the death of many a job seeker. Using a job board to post a job description that reads like a laundry list will produce a laundry list of resumes full of mediocre, at best, candidates. A "job ad" that sizzles will appeal to the top performer and guaranteed, the top performers will not just through a general resume at you and expect that you will recognize them as a "perfect fit."

Though I believe that there may be a better point to be made here... you can't expect to attract the top performers with a job description, or job ad, no matter how well it is written. You must be doing more than posting some literature and waiting for a response. This industry is too competitive and the winners and losers are separated by millimeters not yards. I think the use of traditional literature on both sides of the "talent management desk" are dead... but I will let you decide for yourself. This blog is very good and Kevin makes a lot of great points.

Nix the Laundry List: Job Ads That Kill - Blogs - Community - ERE.net

Fistful of Talent: Goodbye, Gold-Plated Relocation: Hello, Cheap "Build as you Go" Relo...

There once was a point in time where a company would buy your house, even as a mid-manager, in an effort to relocate you. Not only is this not happening internally any longer at most companies, the likelihood of this sort of package being found in "new hire" comp packages is slim to none... and slim just left the building. I don't know if it the fact that most people are down 10-20% on the value of their homes over the last 2 years (some much, much more), or that every organization in the known world got together and in an act of conspiracy decided to stop "taking one for the team"; but what I do know is that if you are evaluating a new opportunity you had better be prepared to swallow hard, bite your tongue, and take what they give you.

This all sounds a bit harsh and slightly "preachy" but it is true. Though most of our clients still provide relocation assistance, they are paltry at best in comparison to the days of old (which are so old that I was never even around to see them!). The following blog post is a pretty fair and accurate representation of the new form of "a la cart" relocation packages.

Fistful of Talent: Goodbye, Gold-Plated Relocation: Hello, Cheap "Build as you Go" Relo...

Career Advice, Personal Branding & Job Search Help From Top Career Experts : CAREEREALISM

I find this article fascinating:
Career Advice, Personal Branding & Job Search Help From Top Career Experts : CAREEREALISM

What is it about people that give them a sense of entitlement?

The Future of Recruiting is in the Cloud

This a truly amazing presentation. I can not stress enough the importance of understanding the way in which our industry is changing. Those who are still stuck in the age of using your old networking techniques will fade away quickly. Companies, hiring managers, HR leaders, and job seekers are using new and creative ways to tell their stories, build their brands, and hire and retain talent. Flip through this presentation and tell me I'm wrong!

The Future of Recruiting is in the Cloud