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How Hiring Managers manage large number of job applications

How Hiring Managers manage large number of job applications

Check out this guest blog from Raj Sheth, CEO & Founder of Recruiterbox.com sharing with us how Hiring Managers manage large number of job applications!

In today’s flooded job market, recruiters, managers, and human resources specialists have to figure out a way to keep track of all of the applicants. Fortunately, there are applicant tracking systems that help those who are hiring, keep track of the people who want to be hired.

Where the Problems Begin

Applicants send their resumes and job applications to companies in a variety of different forms. When managers receive job applications from email programs, hiring software, and Internet recruiter sites, they are left with an organizational nightmare. Just compiling those applications and resumes is a significant amount of work, and hiring managers also have to keep track of which applications are worth interviewing. (more…)

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Top 10 Social Recruiters on Twitter

Top 10 Social Recruiters on Twitter

I am a fan of twitter chat communities and have been involved in the space consistently for a while now. This has helped me notice the recruiters out there who are seriously contributing their ideas and thoughts, sharing job search advice and are highly active on twitter to find, connect & engage their candidates. I am sure you would agree that this is more than just throwing a job description at you and leaving you staring at a black hole!

So here are the Top 10 Social Recruiters on Twitter that you must connect with!

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5 Top blogs to get Free HR and Recruiting webinars

5 Top blogs to get Free HR and Recruiting webinars

You hopefully agree that going to conferences to gain new HR knowledge or hiring someone to mentor you and advice on your career are often too expensive these days! But the internet has opened up new ways of learning in much more collaborative and cost effective manner. I have listed below the 5 Top blogs to get Free HR and Recruiting webinars. These offer FREE webinars and are often hosted by the top speakers & HR experts in the world! Some of it are eligible for HRCI credit! So you better don’t miss it! (more…)

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How and Where to find candidates on Twitter?

How and Where to find candidates on Twitter?

As part of my responsibilities in helping the HR community at the local SHRM chapter in my city, I was preparing a presentation on where and how to find candidates on Twitter! I know if you are a beginner on twitter it can be overwhelming for you to find your lead candidates. And you might get frustrated if you don’t get results from all the time you spent on Twitter. But here are some great outlets for you to find your candidates and engage them on twitter! (more…)

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How to use Facebook for Job search

How to use Facebook for Job search

I hope you all agree that Facebook is fun and I know, even if you are not an active user you can’t resist yourself from checking Facebook to see your friends updates and shared photos!

Most of you are connected with your coworkers, managers and even their network connections! So why don’t we utilize those connections to search for jobs! There may be employers, recruiters and probably someone who knows of a job opening or is planning to add one more member to their team! There is always somebody in your social network who is searching for a candidate.  (more…)

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