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Posted by Dr. Sean Harry

Monday Staff Meeting – One More Reason To Use Twitter For Your Job Search

Did you read the article in yesterday’s New York Times about how companies are turning to Social Media tools to find good candidates? The basic gist of the article is that companies are inundated with an excessive number of applications for every job posting. In fact, companies are getting way too many resumes, which makes the recruiting process untenable.

In response, they are looking for ways to cut the numbers of applicants down to a manageable number. The way they are going about this is to give a cash incentive for current employees to recommend qualified candidates. If your friend works at one of these companies they can submit your resume, and if you get the job they will pay your friend $500 to $1000. Sort of a “finder’s fee.”

This is a GREAT deal for all involved. You get your resume Read the rest of this entry »