Using Social Media in Recruiting

Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn – some predict that HR professionals not using social media to communicate with candidates will soon be roadkill.   To avoid that grisly fate, perhaps you might want to join us on Thursday, February 12th, when Sourcing Researcher Kelly Dingee will speak at the Staffing Alliance of Maryland Employers (Project SAME).  

Newbies and experts alike are all welcome, and the meeting is free.   Come find the answers to your most pressing questions.  Will it help me get better recruiting results for less money?  Why bother with it?  If I have to pick just one place to start, which one is most worth the time?  How do I learn more about it?  What does it really cost?  And, of course, why are “social media elites” saying I will be roadkill if I don’t?

The meeting will be held from 3-5 pm at the Rockville campus of Montgomery College.   For more details and to register, visit the Project SAME website.

Importing Talent

Derek Wilkinson, a Principal at Slayton Search Partners, spoke at The Staffing Alliance of Maryland Employers today. It was a lively conversation.

One topic we touched on is a favorite of mine – importing talent in a turbulent market. One thing that fascinates me is talent migration. I already see signs that the strong Washington job market is importing great people from the rest of the county. Similarly, Derek has been getting alot of interest in his timely thought-piece on who will be scooping up the most talented commercial bankers released from Wall Street. It’s a must read for corporate finance professionals, and you can download it here.