Have you tried recruiting from social networking tools? Check this out from YAHOO! Social networking to generate $2.5 trillion by 2020.

Join 2 LinkedIn groups:  Credit Union Jobs and Recruiting   /   HR, Recruiting, and Marketing

Hosting a summer intern? The first highlight in this week’s water cooler talk is a post from HR Search Marketing titled "Why Do or Don’t You Blog?"  A quick read, yet provides valuable insight on why organizations should consider blogging.  

If you are considering hiring a recent grad, check out "How to Hire a New Grad:  Lessons from a Gen-Y perspective."

And last but not least is an article from ERE highlighting Employee Referral Program Killers.

I came across some additional great content for the 4-23 Water Cooler Talk & Links segment.  Up first is an article written by Ryan Loken, titled:  Are Your Recruiters Ready for the Recession? Some of you, might be thinking what recession?

Up next is a video called A Web 1.0 Thank You, from the Fordyce Letter.  A great reminder for all Recruiting professionals, as we leverage Web 2.0 technology for recruiting and communicating to candidates.

Next up a great post from Dennis Smith on The 10 Biggest Networking Mistakes.  Speaking of networking, join the Credit Union LinkedIn group if you haven’t had the chance.

And last for this Wednesday is an article titled A Millennial Dilemma which is a great follow up from Cara’s post earlier this week on recruiting trends with Generation X and Y.  A Millennial Dilemma focuses on interview questions - and rethinking them for the new generation.

Everyone’s taxes are done, right? Well then, it’s time to blog! This morning I found a link with a very short video from the SHRM Staffing Management Conference this week on the importance of driving candidate traffic to your web site.  If you think candidates may not have the greatest experience on your site, create a leading edge career site - for FREE!

Another story for the SMA Conference this week, is Gen Y really stating "newspapers are for losers"?

Check out our re-designed Credit Union Jobs site, and join the Credit Union LinkedIn group if you haven’t had a chance.
 

It’s been another busy week, from hiring projections to layoffs, the news of a recession and a weakened economy continues.  Bloomberg recently ran a story showing U.S. employers cut the highest number of workers since 2003 bringing the unemployment to 5.1%.

If you have ever considered – or have implemented a pay-per-click campaign for your jobs, here are some things to consider.

And great news for progressive organizations using Facebook communities for branding or recruiting – instant messaging is on the way.

It’s that time again! I came across a great article yesterday on establishing the applicant experience upfront (and how simple statistics can end applicant frustration, mistrust, disappointment, and anger).  A great read for any hiring manager, HR professional, or recruiter.

Recruiting passive candidates takes skill.  Get inside their mind in an article titled "You Had Me at Hello:  How to Get Passive Candidates Interested".

And last but not least a post that contains priceless tips for sourcing from social networking sites.

Cheers!