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Fun fact: the top RECRUITING and HR conference in TEXAS is celebrating 10 YEARS Dec. 6th at TOYOTA’s North American HQ in Plano! https://TALENTNETLIVE.com

Want to intern at Twitter?  Check out how on this fun Cool Tools Show podcast as Lars and I talked with the Twitter recruiting team.     Guests on this podcast include:  Anitra Collins – Twitter Recruitment Operations Lead Meghan Lorig – Twitter University Programs Lead We discussed: 1. Does twitter have an internship program? If so, can youRead more

How many things in life really make you happy?Last Friday I was hosting the 3rd annual TalentNet Live Social Recruiting Conference at Pepsico’s Frito-Lay campus.  I was not just hosting and moderating, I was presenting in 3 different sessions.  So I was busy.  But Eugene Chu managed to get my attention.At some point during theRead more

Remember when people said Twitter isn’t good for recruiting?  I am a huge fan of bold new platforms like Google+ for networking and recruiting purposes.  I am not going to do a full explanation of what Google+ is in this post.  Andy Headworth has already done a nice job of that on his blog.  CheckRead more

By Craig Fisher, originally posted on MonsterThinking.comHow interesting is the job for which your company is hiring?  How interesting, for that matter, is your company?  Is there a compelling story?  On July 26th, 2011, the recruiting community in San Antonio discussed this in a live conversation with Robert Scoble as he kicked off TalentNet LiveRead more

By Trish McFarlane originally posted on MonsterThinking.comThis Friday I planned to cover theTalent Net Live (#TNL) conference atRackspace in San Antonio for you.  Unfortunately, business needs necessitated my being in St. Louis this week.  This does offer me the opportunity to share how to attend a conference virtually using several social media platforms.The following areRead more

July 29th in San Antonio – Join us for a TNL Social Recruiting Unconference in the Alamo city. The second of three TNL conference events that we are hosting in Texas this year will be held at Employment Brand leader, Rackspace.What can you expect from TNL San Antonio? Those who have attended TNL events inRead more

To say I love London is like saying I eat lots of hummus.  It is an undeniable truth. In February I will be making another journey to the UK to present at TRULondon 3.  TRU (The Recruiting Unconference) is the brainchild of Bill Boorman.  Bill has taken the unconference format to new levels with eventsRead more

In the event of a technical demonstration meltdown, a failed smile and scramble to correct a presentation, or a smooth transition to printed material and verbal description, will tell you just how confident a sales person is in his product and organization.  It is a top-down mindset.   HR Demo Show organizer John Sumser believes theRead more

Technorati Tags: craig fisher,facebook,page,invite,event,javascript Today I invited all my friends on Facebook to like the page I created for the  TalentNet Live Social Recruiting Conference that will be held on 8/27 at the FritoLay HQ conference center in Plano, TX.  I did a little research to find a way to invite all my friends atRead more

When it  rains, it  pours.  I’ve been so busy speaking a training that I’m scrambling to keep up with the new business that those appearances are creating for my "day job".  I suppose there are worse problems to have. I had such a great day doing Social Media training this week with the JC PenneyRead more

There are several Blog Talk Radio shows about Recruiting and HR these days.  How many is too many?  Or do we need more?  Do you have a favorite?  What makes a good show tick?  Chime in tonight on the #TNL (TalentNet Live) recruiting forum on Twitter.  Join host Craig Fisher (@fishdogs) and special guests, BlogRead more