Archive for July, 2011

Request For Help – TwitWordy

Don’t laugh. OK, laugh a bit if you like.  I am looking for a developer to help realise an idea I have, which I believe has the potential for success.  This is a personal project, and in return I am willing to offer up to a 50% share in the eventual …

What should a new hire survey measure?

I have heard it reported that the first 90 days can make or break the experience of a new hire, and that new hire turnover is extremely costly to organizations. Many organizations conduct surveys during the first 90 days of employment in an attempt to …

Expat recruitment policy in INDIA…

Friends, Earthlings & Countrymen… Is it illegal or `unlawful conduct` to advertise an EXPAT job posting on an Indian job portal? If you wanted to recruit a Foreign National in an Indian company, how would you go about posting the ad? Any suggestions?

Is interview coaching a one-to-one activity or would there be interest out there for a workshop with a small group?

We can leverage a current customer base to offer interview coaching. Is this something people would request on a one-to-one basis or do you think they’d be interested in a small group, face-to-face workshop? Thoughts?

Online employment reference checks — This week I received a request to provide a reference to a third party via an online survey. I’m curious to see how others feel about these. Are you hesitant? Do you like them? Thank you.

Is the traditional recruitment agency disappearing

With mainstream UK recruiters using the likes of Monster, Reed, TotalJobs and many other job boards to source candidates, is there any justification in charging the level of fee they do to employers. I am frequently told by employers that they see the …

Is the traditional recruitment agency coming to th

With mainstream UK recruiters using the likes of Monster, Reed, TotalJobs and many other job boards to source candidates, is there any justification in charging the level of fee they do to employers. I am frequently told by employers that they see the …

Looking for a UK based CV review and writing service

At Webmploy we understand the need for candidates to have a well written CV that will best represent them when applying for jobs online. We are seeking a strategic partner to provide a CV review and writing service in order that candidates have the bes…

How can you turn an internship into a job offer?

I’m writing an article for about turning an internship into a job offer. According to a recent survey by the National Association of Colleges and Employers, more than 61% of college students who had a paid internship in the for-profit sector received a…

What will be the consequences if USA defaults?

Though everyone expects debt ceiling will be increased and USA wouldnt default. But if this happens then what will happen? Are we going to see worst of financial crisis ever? Would India,China and Korea lead the world out of this? What will happen to o…