Top 6 Facebook Recruiting Applications #TechTuesday

Top 6 Facebook Recruiting Applications #TechTuesday The recruitment industry is becoming increasingly reliant on social media for sourcing candidates and Facebook is something which a lot of companies are trying now with differing success it is definitely a place where active and passive talent both hang out. There are a number of applications available for download through your Facebook account, of varying quality and effectiveness and catering for different recruitment needs. Here are some of the top applications that could assist you in your hunt for the best talent: 1. Work4 Labs: Work4 Labs is the global leader in terms of social recruiting and their aim is to help to connect  companies with the best talent, through  social media channels. This app makes it possible for companies  to directly target  the most suitable  candidates, based on criteria such as their location, education or work history and using this information they can post job ads, events and company news on the selected individuals news feeds. Another key feature of Work4  is a careers  tab, appearing on the navigation bar of a companys  Facebook page.  Current job openings can be listed  here, allowing candidates to  apply with a simple 1-click application system, using information that they have previously entered. An upgraded version of the app, called Work4 Recruiter Solution, is also available and works similarly to LinkedIn, functioning as a database of potential talent and users have  access to source from any one of Facebooks 1.23 billion users.  The solution adapts Facebook’s Graph Search for recruiting, by syncing it to any applicant tracking system and adding automated search, referrals and tracking so recruiters can easily find and contact exactly the right talent for their jobs. Alongside the simple design, with the ability to share and Like jobs as well as applying, Work4 Labs offer detailed metrics of the recruiters progress including number of views, applicants and likes for each posting an interesting element which may help discover which is the most popular job. 2. Jobcast: The Jobcast app  is sold on the basis  that not everyone are on job boards, but they are on Facebook and therefore opens up their reach to passive candidates, which are highly regarded by a lot of recruiters. The application is one of the most popular available, used by the likes of Samsung and Pizza Hut and enables companies to transform their Facebook page into a career site, by posting job listings directly to their Facebook timeline, also making it possible for  users to like, comment on and share job listings. Jobcast also makes it even quicker and easier to broadcast jobs on multiple platforms with its automated sharing feature, which will broadcast your jobs across Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn, saving the time and effort of having to create separate listings. You can additionally add notes about  candidates to share with your team, tracking hires, and rating applicants. There are three membership plans available   free,  premium($39/month) and enterprise($149/month). The free version allows recruiters to post an unlimited amount of jobs, with additional options, such as the publish duration and all the standards fields including an applicant routing option whether the recruiter wants the application to actively collect all the applications, or redirect applicants to an external site to apply. The upgraded versions offer  Jobcast branding removal, a customised banner, an embeddable YouTube option, a brandable colour scheme and the more expensive plan being the only one to offer automatic job synchronisation with the recruiters career site. 3. Jobvite: Jobvite offer two Facebook apps, Work With Us and Jobvite Facebook Application. Much like Work4, the Work With Us app enables users to add a Jobs  tab to any Facebook page. The tab can be used to display current job listings directly within the company Facebook page, allowing users  to search the listings and apply for jobs through Facebook. Alternatively, they can send jobvites to other users who may be interested in the ad, working as  job referrals. This activity is all tracked, making it possible for the recruiter to monitor the progress and interest in all job openings. The Jobvite Facebook Application app creates a large network of all of their Facebook friends connections, enabling recruiters or employees to easily search for potential matches to available jobs, using the apps matching technology. Users are then free to privately invite matches to apply for jobs using Facebook and when employees refer a connection, theyll be awarded with  credit as an incentive. 4. LinkUp: The LinkUp app  searches over 40,000+ company websites, building an up-to-date list  of current job openings. The fundamental purpose of this app is to  customize your page and give your employment brand a boost and LinkUp  enables users to post job ads directly to Facebook, in order for them to be accessible to all 800 million + Facebook users. Jobs are automatically updated on your Facebook page and an application tracking system incorporated into the app, enables you to monitor the activity surrounding your ads, such as number of clicks, applications and shares. LinkUp  offer a 30 day trial to test out the software and determine whether it is the right app for your needs.  Once this is up, there are three different pricing plans to choose from, varying according  to your companys requirements.  The most basic package,starting at $99 a month, involves unlimited jobs, ATS integration and search and share; however additional features such as email updates, post to wall and multiple pages/brands can be added for a slightly higher price. 5. Bullhorn Reach: The Bullhorn Reach Facebook app is only available with the Bullhorn Reach Team product. The app lists the available jobs in a simple fashion on  social networks and job boards of your choice, giving visitors the option to read more, share or apply and it will automatically re-port until your jobs are filled. The app will also source a shortlist of social media connections who may be suitable for your current job openings.  A very simple design makes this application each to use, with other features such as Brand Customisation and Silent Follow (a feature that allows Passive Candidates to not alert their Facebook friends to their action on the app). The Reach Radar feature helps you to filter through posts to find updates that are relevant to your business, such as professionals in your networks who may be looking for jobs. 6. Smart JobBoard: The Smart Jobboard app  allows you to create you to list your current job openings on you own personally branded Facebook page. The app will automatically sync your job board with Facebook so that listings are up to date, whenever posts are added, removed or edited. Jobseekers can search the listings using keywords and by location and if they wish to apply,  they will then be redirected to your main job board. The app is quick and easy to install and maintain and is available for purchase for $150. Conclusion: The best application is difficult to choose each differs in some way and offers a different service. It all depends on your budget, and whether it is active or passive candidates you are targeting. Most of the apps offer a free basic plan which offer some good features, however if additional features are required there are a range of options, catering for different needs and budgets. Its all down to how many you need to recruit, and how much youre willing to spend. Have you tried any of these? Any good/bad points? Please let us know! [This post  has been updated, the older version of this article included the app BranchOut, which you may remember as one  of the original recruitment applications on Facebook. However, with shifting focus and new applications on the market, BranchOut failed to be a success and is no longer available.]

How to quit a job 5 steps and 2 warnings

How to quit a job 5 steps and 2 warnings On some level, its fun to quit a job. Its fun to remind people that they dont own you. Its fun to feel that burst of freedom as you walk out the door. But its no fun if you dont quit right. Before you quit, you need a semi-plan for what youll do next: You will either work or play. Pick one. You cannot pick sitting in front of the TV because it is lame and you will be sorry. If you pick work, then get another job lined up before you quit, because getting a job while you have a job means that your company paid you to job hunt. If you choose to play, make sure you have enough money to play in a way that will actually be fun. One of my most misguided attempts at play was when I took a trip to France and ended up earning room and board by chopping off chicken heads. Before you quit you also need to make sure the job is the problem. Maybe you are the problem and you are blaming everything on the job so you dont have to look at yourself. The Occupational Adventure offers a good way to take a look at your life to see whats really holding you back. Do an honest assessment. If your job is not holding you back, then deal with what is, while youre gainfully employed. Self-examination is always easier to do when you can pay your rent. If you really do think quitting is the right decision, heres how to tell your boss: 1. Be kind, even if you hate your boss, because your boss is not your boss anymore. She is part of your network. And some people who are jerks to work for are actually nice and fun outside of work. You dont know until you try. So hedge your bets and be gracious on the way out, even if you dont feel that way. 2. Make sure your boss knows that this is a good move for you. Even if youre not sure if its a good move, tell your boss that it is. We all need to believe in ourselves, or else who will? 3. Put it in writing. Why are there six thousand examples of resignation letters on the Internet? You are not Winston Churchill. You can write one sentence: Im leaving this company on [date]. If you want to tell your boss how much you hate her, see rule number one. If you want to nail your boss for illegal behavior, see a lawyer. Dont tell the company how to fix itself. You are leaving. If they care about your input so much they can pay you as a consultant. Which they will not, because they do not care. 4. If you want a counter-offer, give your boss enough notice to come up with one before you leave. A counter-offer is much less likely to come after youre gone. 5. Show gratitude for what your boss has done for you. A personal thank you note is a good way to leave because your boss can reread it all the time and remember only the good things about you. This will help when you call your boss for a favor like when you need a reference. Also, people who express gratitude are happier than those who dont. The National Institute of Healthcare Research reports, People who regularly practice grateful thinking reap emotional, physical and interpersonal benefits. So find something nice to say about your boss and youll feel great as you walk out the door.

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Channel Your Inner Lady Gaga for a Great Career

On the Job by Anita Bruzzese Channel Your Inner Lady Gaga for a Great Career What can Lady Gaga and Led Zeppelin teach you about career and business success? Peter Cook believes quite a bit. As the author of The Music of Business, and head of the Academy of Rock in the U.K., Cook looks at artists such as David Bowie and Alice Cooper and finds lessons he believes will transform the way you do business. In an interview with Anita Bruzzese, Cook talks about how we can glean business wisdom from our music idols. AB:Why do you feel the connection needs to be made between music and business? PC:Music and business are traditionally seen as separate subjects at school, yet this is an artificial division. Music is applied physics and many great scientists and mathematicians are often musically inclined. Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein and Richard Branson are all great examples of leaders who have a passion for music. So, I set out to draw parallel lessons between business and the arts, specifically music. I found many such parallels in areas of business such as strategic thinking, creativity, innovation and theleadership of change.Ive set these out in the book The Music of Business and its predecessor Sex, Leadership and RocknRoll. AB: You say that Lady Gaga can teach us about business strategy. How so? PC:In the book I have a chapter containing five lessons that we can learn from Lady Gaga on business strategy and social media. While Gaga is undoubtedly a music sensation, its also true that she has respected her elders and stood on the shoulders of giants such as Madonna and glam rockers such as Queen and Alice Cooper to craft her music, stage performance and image. This has given her wider appeal across generations and is likely to ensure that she lasts longer than most people in the music business today. The other clever trick Gaga has used is to(read more here)

This is how a side hustle can revolutionise your career - Debut

This is how a side hustle can revolutionise your career - Debut Some people are completely baffled. They say, That doesnt make any sense. Why would  extra work outside of my job change my work life for the better? or I barely have any spare time to myself outside of work, so a side hustle isnt realistic or feasible. What youre not considering, my friends, is how a side hustle can make you happier. Heres a little secret: your day job doesnt have a responsibility to make you happy. Yes, we may be hearing more and more about free beers on Fridays, wellness Wednesdays and office slides. However,  can we honestly say these things make us happier at work? Theres a toxic assumption that youre failing if youre not doing your dream job. The truth? Most people are not 100% happy about their 9-5, and if they say they are,  hate ta break it to ya, theyre probably lying. Chasing happiness is an inherently human trait. We crave it. We also associate happiness with our own sense of success, which is why we beat ourselves up if were feeling dissatisfied. Your day job might not be able to help you achieve job satisfaction. But here are seven reasons why a side hustle just might. 1. Having a side hustle allows you to chase your secret passions When you were a kid, you probably had a completely different idea of what you would be doing when you grew up. I, for one, wanted to be an archaeologist, and dreamed of having a bull-whip a la Indiana Jones. Admittedly, my interests have evolved since then. The principle still applies: there are still interests and pursuits I dont get to act on in my day job. If you love knitting, why not try selling your lovingly crafted creations? Interested in something niche? Start a blog about it you could eventually build up beneficial partnerships with other bloggers and small companies. Love working out? Why not create an e-book you can sell on Amazon about your top tips? 2. Do what you love and you never have to work a day in your life Youve probably heard that one before. Here, we take that adage and apply it to side hustles: if youre not doing what you love in your day job, you can do so in your side hustles. This way, your side projects arent framed in your mind as work, but rather as a form of beneficial extended play. Who doesnt want that? 3. Itll improve your  leadership skills If youre not in a management position in your day job, your side hustle could be the boost you need. Setting up your own side project or business often requires you to be your own boss or co-boss. Whether its kicking your own butt when it comes to your deadlines, or learning how to work with a partner, learning how to take charge is a truly useful business skill to have. 4. A side hustle actually helps you hustle more in your day job Side hustles are well-known for being super-motivational. Doing something youre legitimitely interested in after office hours has a knock-on effect on your in-office productivity. Fact. Beyond that, side hustles could help bridge any skill gaps you may have in your current job. An example: when I applied to work here at Debut, I had very little experience in email marketing. So, I set up my own email newsletter as a side hustle in order to practice. 5. You get to work where you want, when you want Theres nothing like the freedom you feel when you get out of the office. You can work on your side hustle in your favourite café on the weekend, on a park bench overlooking a duck pond, or wrapped up in a mermaid blanket on your couch. It is also totally up to you as to when you carve out the time to work on your extra projects. 12.32pm after a boozy brunch for a couple of hours? Sounds pretty good to me. 6. They could become an extra source of income Now, this seems fairly obvious. However, the reason why I didnt put this point higher up on the list is because additional income from side hustles should be seen as a bonus, rather than a main goal. Ultimately, if youve established your side hustle enough it could become a really powerful extra source of dolla for you. However, the caveat is that this may take some time to set up. You should always set up side hustles with the end goal of monetisation, though. A little boost to your bank account never hurts! 7. Side hustles can help you know thyself Exploring your passions and figuring out whether they truly suit you is a total win-win situation. You get to learn so much more about something that was previously just an interest, after all. Besides that, having a side hustle teaches you resillience, organisation, and perhaps, if it is the right fit, will tell you so much about how you want to shape your legacy. So hustle on, Debutants. We cant wait to see you shine. Images via Pexels, Unsplash Download the Debut app and  get Talent-Spotted by amazing graduate employers! Connect with Debut on Facebook and Twitter

Barb Poole earns 360°Reach - Personal Brand Assessment Certification - Hire Imaging

Barb Poole earns 360 °Reach - Personal Brand Assessment Certification - Hire Imaging 360 °Reach is the first and leading web-based personal brand assessment that helps you get the real story about how you are perceived by those around you. It gives you the critical feedback you need so you can expand your career or business success. Developed by Reach, the global leaders in personal branding, its an integral part of the personal branding process and an indispensable tool for thriving in todays professional environment. 360 °Reach has been used by nearly a million people â€" professionals, entrepreneurs, small business owners and solo-preneurs. And it’s an integral component of talent development programs at some of the world’s largest and most respected companies; including, Microsoft, IBM, Warner Bros, JPMorgan and Starwood Hotels. It’s fun, insightful, and most importantly, actionable. I wish I learned about 360 °Reach 20 years ago. I have had performance reviews and career development coaching almost every year for 20 years, but none was as effective as your method. I wish your technique were available to all our corporate trainees before they are trapped in the standard performance review syndrome. Charles Mangano, Vice President, Bank of America I have been certified by Reach to deliver this assessment and help you take action from feedback you receive. I can incorporate this powerful assessment into any of my offerings. Contact me so we can discuss your goals and work together to help you achieve them.

Learn How to Make an Imgur Writing a Resume Worth Your Time

Learn How to Make an Imgur Writing a Resume Worth Your TimeIf you want to write an impressive resume to get a job at one of the most popular sites on the internet, you're going to need to learn how to make an Imgur writing a resume worth your time. While it may seem like a simple task, it's not something you should be putting off for another day.The site is one of the most excellent tools on the web to help you get a job. It has an audience of over eight million unique visitors every day, many of which visit to look for freelance work. With so many people using the site, it's easy to see how this could be an opportunity for you to get noticed and put your skills to use.Fortunately, there are some ways to use the site to create a great resume. You can list all of your past projects on the site. Even if you don't have any future projects planned, you'll still be able to use it to demonstrate how you've helped others. This can go a long way towards creating an effective page.You can als o make use of the features on Imgur to show how you can be a good fit for a certain position. For example, if you happen to be a photographer, you can upload a photo of yourself with your camera in hand. This is a great way to emphasize your skills as a professional photographer and demonstrate that you know how to take excellent shots.While it's true that the site can help you set yourself apart from the competition, there's more to a resume than your work history. Your resume is an important document that needs to stand out from the rest. This means you should focus on making sure the information on your page matches what you're hoping to showcase. This doesn't mean you have to copy the format and layout of someone else's page; you can be creative and come up with your own approach.Some tips to follow to make an Imgur writing a resume worth your time include highlighting any skills that you have that make you a better candidate for the job. You can highlight your writing skills, y our creativity, or your technical skills. Whatever skill you want to highlight, include it on your page. You want to come across as being very knowledgeable about the position and the company.You also want to focus on your career goals. Be sure to include them on your page as well. You want to show potential employers that you're passionate about what you do and are committed to working hard to meet these goals. You can give examples of projects you've completed as well to demonstrate that you can turn projects into profits.All in all, if you can use the writing features of Imgur to help you create a resume that's concise and professional, then you'll be well on your way to landing that job. Make sure to always keep your eye on the target so you can provide yourself with an advantage when it comes to getting hired.