Comments on: Three Ways to Use Social Media for HR Needs http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/ A Primer on New Media for Executives and Entrepreneurs Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:33:36 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Axel Schultze http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1775 Axel Schultze Tue, 17 Feb 2009 02:37:29 +0000 http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1775 Great post. HR and nowadays HT (Human Talent) is reinventing themselves. Companies are eager to find better ways to find better people. And people find better ways to find better employers. Better meaning very simply speaking: "A better match" Adrienne Corn @AdriCorn speaks about HR and social media on the Social Media Academy tomorrow. It will be a fascinating session as she gives an outlook in what the leading companies are doing with communities around talent search, moving away from the old "screening process" and more. May I add a few tips: - Make your profile real - no stretching the truth ;-) - Have normal photo - that represents the real YOU - Get some recommendations (not only on LinkedIn) - Blog about your talent - don't hide what you know - If you are looking for a new job, make sure the potential employer read your blog and comments about your skills and expertise - Like you connect with friends and peers in the social networks Connect with the team from potential employer - Talk about what your expertise is on other blogs and forums - Watch your language - The Internet keeps everything - Don't think in discrimination but - the perfect match - You compete with 100 Million other employees Your advantage is the social web if you start using it Trust in your ability - not in a coincidence! Great post. HR and nowadays HT (Human Talent) is reinventing themselves. Companies are eager to find better ways to find better people. And people find better ways to find better employers.
Better meaning very simply speaking: “A better match”
Adrienne Corn @AdriCorn speaks about HR and social media on the Social Media Academy tomorrow. It will be a fascinating session as she gives an outlook in what the leading companies are doing with communities around talent search, moving away from the old “screening process” and more.
May I add a few tips:
- Make your profile real - no stretching the truth ;-)
- Have normal photo - that represents the real YOU
- Get some recommendations (not only on LinkedIn)
- Blog about your talent - don’t hide what you know
- If you are looking for a new job, make sure the potential employer
read your blog and comments about your skills and expertise
- Like you connect with friends and peers in the social networks
Connect with the team from potential employer
- Talk about what your expertise is on other blogs and forums
- Watch your language - The Internet keeps everything
- Don’t think in discrimination but - the perfect match
- You compete with 100 Million other employees
Your advantage is the social web if you start using it
Trust in your ability - not in a coincidence!

]]> By: DegreeGirl http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1753 DegreeGirl Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:34:24 +0000 http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1753 HR has definitely evolved to use this type of media, at least those companies that are willing to change. Others seem to have their heads stuck in the sand and ignore the riches of using social media. Why would a company ignore this resource? I know it's a bit difficult to change at first, but with a little training everyone could benefit. HR has definitely evolved to use this type of media, at least those companies that are willing to change. Others seem to have their heads stuck in the sand and ignore the riches of using social media. Why would a company ignore this resource? I know it’s a bit difficult to change at first, but with a little training everyone could benefit.

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]]> By: Quem é você para o Google? | Peixe Fresco http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1598 Quem é você para o Google? | Peixe Fresco Fri, 06 Jun 2008 18:12:48 +0000 http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1598 [...] uns meses eu li este artigo do Geoff Livingston que tratava sobre usar a internet como ferramenta de recrutamento. Acho que já [...] [...] uns meses eu li este artigo do Geoff Livingston que tratava sobre usar a internet como ferramenta de recrutamento. Acho que já [...]

]]> By: Jim Stroud’s The Recruiters Lounge » Blog Archive » 25 Articles on Social Media Recruiting http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1391 Jim Stroud’s The Recruiters Lounge » Blog Archive » 25 Articles on Social Media Recruiting Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:40:31 +0000 http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1391 [...] Three Ways to Use Social Media for HR Needs [...] [...] Three Ways to Use Social Media for HR Needs [...]

]]> By: Ben Yoskovitz http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1246 Ben Yoskovitz Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:02:21 +0000 http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1246 This is a great summary of the highlights and major issues in applying social media to recruiting. Ultimately, it is the way things are going - for big and small companies - but there are certain pitfalls and things to look out for that are fairly well-documented at this stage (legal issues and whatnot.) Companies need to take the plunge and get engaged. It's not expensive, the barriers to entry are low, but the opportunities and rewards are high. Companies can now cultivate a great employer brand (that may even be different from their corporate brand presented to customers) and reach a targeted audience of younger applicants. This is a great summary of the highlights and major issues in applying social media to recruiting. Ultimately, it is the way things are going - for big and small companies - but there are certain pitfalls and things to look out for that are fairly well-documented at this stage (legal issues and whatnot.) Companies need to take the plunge and get engaged. It’s not expensive, the barriers to entry are low, but the opportunities and rewards are high.

Companies can now cultivate a great employer brand (that may even be different from their corporate brand presented to customers) and reach a targeted audience of younger applicants.

]]> By: geoliv http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1110 geoliv Fri, 15 Feb 2008 03:09:56 +0000 http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1110 Kevin: You are too kind. Your blog is an outstanding resource, and I'm glad to source it. In addition, it only makes sense the HR would benefit from this media form... Social is about people, and so is HR. Brian: Thanks for your insights. I really appreciate your sharing these results. Anthony and Chris: Thank you! Kevin: You are too kind. Your blog is an outstanding resource, and I’m glad to source it. In addition, it only makes sense the HR would benefit from this media form… Social is about people, and so is HR.

Brian: Thanks for your insights. I really appreciate your sharing these results.

Anthony and Chris: Thank you!

]]> By: Anthony Zaller http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1103 Anthony Zaller Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:28:56 +0000 http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1103 You do a great job in explaining the pro's and con's in this "new" area. Good advice for every employer out there. You do a great job in explaining the pro’s and con’s in this “new” area. Good advice for every employer out there.

]]> By: Chris Brogan... http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1090 Chris Brogan... Tue, 12 Feb 2008 11:54:35 +0000 http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1090 Excellent post. I really love when smart folks like you talk about the alternatives to straight marketing and pr stuff, and show the other ways the tools can be applied. It's a great strength in your perspective, and yet another reason why you're a mainstay read of mine. Excellent post. I really love when smart folks like you talk about the alternatives to straight marketing and pr stuff, and show the other ways the tools can be applied. It’s a great strength in your perspective, and yet another reason why you’re a mainstay read of mine.

]]> By: Brian Wynne Williams http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1089 Brian Wynne Williams Tue, 12 Feb 2008 04:33:13 +0000 http://nowisgone.com/2008/02/11/three-ways-to-use-social-media-for-hr-needs/#comment-1089 Right you are, Geoff. I think every one of our last 10 hires would tell you that our blog had some influence on either the way they first heard about Viget or their decision to pursue an opening with us (or both). It's a great way to share not only the knowledge within an organization but the personality of a company as well. Right you are, Geoff. I think every one of our last 10 hires would tell you that our blog had some influence on either the way they first heard about Viget or their decision to pursue an opening with us (or both). It’s a great way to share not only the knowledge within an organization but the personality of a company as well.

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