by Alex Putman | Jan 9, 2013 | Creativity, Human Resources, LinkedIn, Social Media, Social Strategy
The number one question recruiters should ask when developing their LinkedIn strategy is “What is the impact and alignment of the strategy to the employer branding goals/objectives?” Start by looking at three key criteria; Strategy: the plan that marries...
by Alex Putman | Aug 19, 2012 | Candidate Experience, Creativity, Facebook, Human Resources, Job Search, LinkedIn, Mobile Applications, Mobile Recruiting, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Recruiting, Social Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Talent Community, YouTube
Ask yourself a question….”what is the most innovative thing I have accomplished professionally this year?” My journey started with a New Year’s resolution. That resolution included being happy at work, using my creativity to build something...
by Alex Putman | Jun 17, 2012 | Human Resources, Recruiting, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Recruiting, Social Strategy, Talent Acquisition, Talent Community
[tweetmeme source=”alexputman”] Before we get into the purpose, let’s answer another question asked by many, “what is a talent community?” Short answer; a social recruiting environment consisting of people who can share ideas for career...
by Alex Putman | Sep 28, 2011 | Blogs, Facebook, G+, Human Resources, LinkedIn, Recruiting, Slideshare, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Recruiting, Social Strategy, Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Twitter, YouTube
[tweetmeme source=”alexputman”] Everywhere you turn you hear one buzz word; social! I am in the field of talent acquisition and companies are always looking for the fountain of candidates; that one place where strong candidates are abundant, java...
by Alex Putman | Aug 21, 2011 | Blogs, Facebook, Human Resources, LinkedIn, Social Media, Social Networking, Twitter, YouTube
[tweetmeme source=”alexputman”] If you Google the term “social media expert” you will find tons of posts and writings on the topic. I have met many so called “experts”, several whom contribute to blogs and a few that have written...
by Alex Putman | Jul 31, 2011 | Human Resources, LinkedIn, Social Media, Social Networking
[tweetmeme source=”alexputman”] Logged into LinkedIn tonight and guess what I found…a new layout! Back in 2009 they tested a new layout that went over pretty well (remember the picture on the right side). A lot is changing at LinkedIn, especially...
