Recruiter's Essential Tips

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.

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

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.

Dear recruiters, are you bogged down by the effects of the massive recession? If the answer is “yes”, then I have a great news for you! A huge opportunity is there on the cards. Hundreds and thousands of resumes have flooded the internet and job portals, and the most positive sign for recruiters is that employers are “still” recruiting. So, it’s time for you to cash in on the opportunity. Job postings are available in the internet for various job titles, skill sets, locations, etc. Now the key for success is to quickly find the job postings on the internet, find the best candidate profiles from your database and reach the clients before your competitor does. Manually searching for job postings is definitely a time-consuming and tiresome task. This is where an automation tool like ResumeFinder can make your life easy. ResumeFinder helps you find all the job postings based on the job title, location, skill set, etc. in a few seconds. All you need to do is just get that information, match

Source: eGrabber Newsletters HR.com is a social network and online community of HR executives. It provides members with easy access to shared knowledge on best practices, trends and industry news they need to effectively manage the people side of business. You can get more information from the HR.com website.

Source: eGrabber Newsletters You can use the intitle command in Google to search for job openings on the Internet. The Google search syntax is as follows Keyword (intitle:"job openings" OR "job offer" OR intitle:"job postings" OR intitle:"job listings" OR "job vacancies" OR "job requirements" OR "walk in") (State) For example, to get information on job openings for Software Sales Managers in the state of California, your Google search string will be Software Sales Manager (intitle:"job openings" OR "job offer" OR intitle:"job postings" OR intitle:"job listings" OR "job vacancies" OR "job requirements" OR "walk in") (California | CA) You can use this search string to prospect for companies and hiring managers who are hiring.

The economic turbulence has hit the recruitment industry very badly and it is growing worse day by day. Recently, the unemployment rate in the U.S. has reached the 25-year high of 8.1%. Over the past 12 months, millions of jobs have been lost and the job loses still continues. Although the current situation is of great concern to the recruiting fraternity, there is still a huge opportunity. The recession has resulted in a large number of resume postings in the internet, job boards, social networking sites, blogs, etc. It is now very important for the recruiters to identify the growth areas and build a resume database so that they can cash in on the opportunity when the economy bounces back. Now, the key for success is to act fast. You need to quickly screen and process resumes from a large resume pool. Manually processing each and every resume is tedious and it takes a lot of your time. This is where an automation tool like ResumeGrabber can become handy. ResumeGrabber automates resume

Source: eGrabber Newsletters Net-Temps is the leading job board for temporary, temp-to-perm and full time employment through the staffing industry. You can get more information from the Net-Temps website.

Source: eGrabber Newsletters Craigslist, a centralized network of online communities, features free online classified advertisements - resumes, jobs, internships, etc. To search for Craigslist resumes using Google, you have to take into account the naming convention for its resume directory. The Google search syntax to display resumes from Craigslist is site:craigslist.org inurl:"/res/" keyword To search for resumes of Marketing Specialists in Craigslist, you can use: site:craigslist.org inurl:"/res/" Marketing Specialist Simply replace the keywords above with those of your choice and gain access to new candidate leads.

Source: eGrabber Newsletters Managing recruitment / recruiting efforts in bad economic times, with limited resources, can be quite challenging. It is high time to focus on cost-effective recruitment models and strategies for your company or department, if you have not done so already. The Internet is inundated with tips on how you can restructure your recruiting efforts and resources for maximum ROI in a down economy. Topics range from cost-effective and innovative ways to fill job openings to tackling hidden recruitment costs and substituting manual work with automated solutions, etc. See what areas need to be worked upon and how well you can follow these best practices.