One of the major challenges for a recruiter during recession is to quickly find and place the right candidate for the right job. The current scenario is, there are loads and loads of resumes available in the job boards and internet; but the irony is that there are only a few job postings by the employers. So, as a recruiter, you need to be all the more alert to spot the job listings as quickly as possible to make the most of it.

Unlike highly expensive job boards, Craigslist.org is a centralized network of online communities that features free online resumes and job listings. You need to enter the job title and the city or state to find the jobs in a particular location. It lists all the available job postings for that location. If you want to find job postings for the same job title in different locations, you need to repeat the above-mentioned procedure for each and every location which eventually takes a lot of time. This is where an automation tool like ResumeFinder comes in handy.

ResumeFinder is a powerful tool that enables you to find the job listings in Craigslist in just a few seconds. All you need to do is just select the script and enter the keyword. ResumeFinder quickly searches and displays all the available job listings in Craigslist. You can even customize the script based on your requirements. Apart from Craigslist, ResumeFinder also helps you to find job postings and free resumes in the internet.

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Source: eGrabber Newsletters

A recent survey titled "Background Screening - Top Technology Trends 2009" said that 1 in 5 employers use social networking sites to make a hiring decision. The trends indicate a considerable, if not major, shift in focus to using non traditional sources - social networks, forums and blogs - for background screening.

Here is a simple Google search script that will help you research people's profiles on LinkedIn, MySpace, ZoomInfo, etc.

Candidate Name site:xyz.com

For example, to search for Chandra Bodapati's (Founder & CEO of eGrabber) profile on LinkedIn, the script will be

Chandra Bodapati site:linkedin.com

Similarly you can use zoominfo.com, myspace.com, friendster.com and more.

An article in the February 09 issue of The Wall Street Journal compared the current recession to the recession in the 1980s, where after a steep plunge, the economy recovered pretty quickly. The article discussed about preparing oneself for the impending 'Hiring Spike', instead of being surprised by the speed and strength of the recovery.

To add to this, a recent survey of Fortune 1000 companies showed that 68% of them predicted that hiring will return by Q3 of 2009.

So, the question is: Have you prepared yourself for the hiring rebound? Use this opportunity to implement new and improved internal processes, acquire innovative technology, finding the best talent for your company, etc. Taking these steps will equip you to be ready and perform better during the hiring spike.

Sources:

• "Pent-up demand could quickly pull economy out of its hole" by Justin Lahart, The Wall Street Journal, February 9, 2009.
• TalentDrive’s 2009 Hiring Trends Survey.

Source: eGrabber Newsletters

In the past year or so, eGrabber has published a number of Google resume search strings (scripts) and techniques in its newsletter for the recruiting community. But, these search scripts when used one at a time might not give you desired results. Often, a combination of these scripts can get the best results.

For, example, to search for resumes of Certified Public Accountants in Missouri that contain phone numbers, you could use the following search string:

CPA (intitle:resume | inurl:resume) (Missouri | MO) (314 | 636) -job -apply -submit

In the above example, we have used the intitle and inurl Google logics. We have also programmed Google to remove job openings from the results. By mentioning the area code / phone code we make sure that we get resumes with phone numbers.

Similarly, you can search resumes of candidates that are location specific, from websites, communities and networks of your choice, and more.

Despite massive job cuts, companies are still hiring people but the whole equation has changed. Earlier, there were more number of job postings and less resume postings but now it is the other way. The recession has lead to less job postings and more and more number of resume postings.

The employers’ requirement is very simple – they just need the “VERY BEST PEOPLE” to help them tide over the ongoing economic crisis. Now, the onus is on the recruiters to screen loads and loads of resumes and pick the right ones as quickly as possible. Manually screening each and every resume is a tedious and time-consuming task. Also, there is every chance that you might miss a potential candidate or even worse lose an important client.

This is where an automation tool like ResumeGrabber can give you the winning edge. ResumeGrabber automates resume data entry and screening. It imports resumes from the Internet, email and PC folders, and allows you to quickly screen them using keywords. It then exports the resumes directly to ATSs, CRMs and Contact Managers.

ResumeGrabber not only streamlines your resume screening process but also helps you save a lot of time that you can utilize in other key areas.

If you are a recruiter buried under a stack of resumes amidst stiff competition and stringent time schedules, download the trial version of ResumeGrabber today and stay ahead of your competitors.

eGrabber has introduced a new resume sourcing widget that is absolutely FREE!

This widget helps you to find free resumes on the internet in just a few seconds.

All you need to do is, enter the resume keyword and click the Find button.

It uses the power of search engines and extracts relevant resumes from the internet based on the keyword. This widget eliminates the pain of manually searching the resumes and it saves a lot of time.

It helps you increase your productivity and reach your clients faster.

Example: If you want to find the resumes of “Systems Analyst”, just enter the keyword “Systems Analyst” in the search window and click the Find button. The results are displayed in a few seconds.

Click the link given below to view the results.

http://www.egrabber.com/resumefinder/widget/keyInN5c3RlbXMgYW5hbHlzdCI=typegoogleurlsearch_popup.html

*Note:* The widget is fully functional but has some restrictions. Click here to know more about ResumeFinder.