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January 2010 Blog Posts (5)

Sourcing with Google Images to uncover “Hidden Talent”

Sourcers will stop at nothing to uncover hidden talent. We are constantly looking to unveil new ways to source. More often than not the channels we search for everyday items online can be used to source talent online as well.

My new posting, Sourcing with Google Images to uncover “Hidden Talent”, is part of the Posting Carnival put on by Ryan Leary of Cruitertalk.com.

Check it out:… Continue

Added by Adam Wiedmer on January 26, 2010 at 5:49am — No Comments

Is LinkedIn moving from a social networking site towards a Job Portal?

Before I move on with the Post, i would just like to take a few minutes to share some info about LinkedIn.

Most of them might be aware of it, but it’s always good to unlearn some of the facts about LinkedIn :)

LinkedIn is a business-oriented social networking site. Founded in December 2002 and launched in May 2003 it is mainly used for professional networking. As of October 2009, LinkedIn had more than 50 million registered users, spanning more than 200 countries and… Continue

Added by Kunjal Kamdar on January 25, 2010 at 2:00am — No Comments

Looking for someone? Start your search here

To my surprise I was able to find people on this site, with foot prints on various Social networking sites, blogs, their images, mail ids etc. all bundled in one page. Amazing isn’t it. It’s Possible at

If you are looking for professionals, and wondering if he / she has a presence on the net (Online Footprints), then this site will surely help you achieve your goal.

All you need to do is enter the first name and last… Continue

Added by Kunjal Kamdar on January 21, 2010 at 1:30am — No Comments

Effective use of LinkedIn for Job Postings (Its Free!!!!)

“LinkedIn” I guess most of you reading this must be on LinkedIn. Well, As of October 2009, LinkedIn had more than 50 million registered users. Not surprising by the pace it’s growing, it’s the preferred destination for Professionals.

The reason for writing this post was to share some of the effective ways for Job Postings on LinkedIn.

The other day I cam across a Group of LinkedIn – Job Openings, Job Leads and Job Connections!, to my surprise, there were more than 96,828 members… Continue

Added by Kunjal Kamdar on January 12, 2010 at 1:18am — No Comments

Facebook for Recruiting….you must be kidding…..Right?

I am not kidding……..

Well, it’s a fact; Facebook can be used for recruiting purpose. You must be wondering how? And why do I need Facebook for that. Just to give you an idea, it’s not compulsory for you to use Facebook for this. But before you make up your mind about it, I would like to provide some information on what all things u might miss if you don’t use it (Or try it)

Some Stats (… Continue

Added by Kunjal Kamdar on January 2, 2010 at 11:01am — No Comments