DirectEmployers Blog
Exploring the world of AR (Augmented Reality)
At DirectEmployers Association, we’re constantly looking for ways to improve upon our products, services and presentation of both. Conferences fill our calendar in the spring and summer. It’s easy to just ship leftover promo items, product cards, and the ole’ tried...
My.jobs Microsite Design Guidelines – Get them to the Jobs
If you have been on a call with me or seen me present in the last 6 months you have probably heard or seen me state emphatically, “We are not an ad agency!” I am here to tell you that this is 100% true, but that doesn't mean we do not have opinions about career...
Raise Your Hand if You Have Your 503 and VEVRAA Partners Lined Up…Liar!!
The following guest blog post was written by Michael Goldberg, Director of Talent Acquisition at the American Heart Association & American Stroke Association. I was honored when DirectEmployers approached me about a guest blog post. For those who know me well, I...
Envisioning the Future at the AAAA’s 2014 National Conference & Annual Meeting
Last week a few DirectEmployers team members had the pleasure of attending the American Association for Affirmative Action (AAAA)’s 40th National Conference in Nashville, TN. Not only were we the Diamond Sponsor, but we also had space in the exhibit hall to talk with...
Veteran Recruitment with Intel’s Rob Polston
After spending 8 years in corporate finance at Intel, Army Reserve Officer Rob Polston was deployed to Afghanistan. Upon his return to the company, he eagerly jumped on the opportunity to be a part of the veterans recruiting and staffing program that Intel was developing. Since then, Rob has continued to set new standards of excellence for hiring and retaining veterans.
Rob presented at both the 2013 and 2014 DirectEmployers Conferences. We had the privilege of sitting down with him during one of the events to discuss how employers can create successful veteran recruitment initiatives, his role at Intel and what keeps him up at night. Check out the video from our interview:
How to Use Multiple Microsites to Increase Your Visibility to Job Seekers
Gaining online visibility to prospective job seekers is challenging and requires the incorporation of search engine optimization (SEO) in your recruitment strategy. While the concept of SEO isn’t new, it’s not always easy to grasp, especially for HR professionals who...
How Do Member Companies Use DirectEmployers Association?
Why should an employer join DirectEmployers Association? How do companies use their DirectEmployers Association membership? I’ll be the first to admit, we provide a lot, so it can be difficult to cover everything in an elevator speech. Many of our Members are federal contractors, so they might initially join for access to tools and resources to assist with VEVRAA and Section 503. Others join for the job distribution and recruiting solutions. Ideally, we hope Members will maximize all of the benefits!
Bill Fowles of Member company ABB, Inc. is one example of how a Member is using DirectEmployers for both OFCCP compliance and recruiting. Listen to why he feels DirectEmployers is his most valued resource when it comes to OFCCP compliance, and why ABB is now heavily engaged in using .JOBS:
Setting Pay Rates for Interns – 2014
This post was provided by Claudia Allen, editor at the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). NACE connects campus recruiting and career services professionals, and provides best practices, trends, research, professional development, and conferences....
Stand Out to Job Seekers – Introducing Enhanced Jobs and Featured Companies
How can you standout among thousands of employers vying for your desired candidate’s attention? VP of Digital Strategy Heather Hoffman has the answer. Learn more as she discusses the latest capabilities of the My.jobs Network – enhanced jobs and featured companies – in this episode of The Employment Line.
What a Summer in Greece Taught Me About SEO
The following post was written by Digital Strategist Steven Apostolidis. After graduating from college I decided to take some time off to visit my family in Greece. One of my favorite memories from my trip was planting trees with my father at my Grandmother’s house....
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