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Recruitment Marketing
5 Questions with Member Severn Trent
“We do a lot of social initiatives because we understand that's how a large portion of our audience is really engaged, so we really try our best to utilize that platform to engage all different types of job seekers.” Helen Martinez-Mitcham Recruiter, Severn Trent...
My.jobs Microsite Branding of the Week (P66onCampus.jobs)
Before I highlight this weeks branding of the week, I would like to thank Phillips 66 and NAS Recruitment Innovation, because without them there is absolutely no way we would have built P66onCampus.jobs. This microsite build out was definitely a collaborative effort....
Creating a Trusted Online Employment Brand: Is There A Magic Sauce?
This past June, our VP of Digital Strategy, Heather Hoffman, and our VP of Marketing, Nancy Holland, had the opportunity to present a panel discussion at the 2014 HCI Strategic Talent Acquisition Conference in Boston. Of course, we always enjoy presenting with our...
My.jobs Microsite Design Guidelines – Understanding End User Behavior
In a previous post, Seth Flater stated: “The slickest creative or flashiest features on a website don’t guarantee more conversions. In fact, excessiveness might hinder better results. My point is, if your career site is developed without a solid strategy and...
Member Spotlight Series | Heading Down a Non-Traditional Career Path: If the Shoe Fits, Wear it!
Last year we debuted our first ever Member Awards Competition to highlight Members’ initiatives in the areas of recruitment, technology and OFCCP compliance. As the award submissions began to roll in, we were impressed by the innovative programs and unique successes...
Evening the Playing Field
Written by Alex Amerling, former Digital Strategist at DirectEmployers Association The story of David and Goliath is a common one. The story goes something to the tune of… a small unassuming boy challenges the giant Goliath while he is only equipped with a sling and...
7 Things You Need to Know About the NLx
The National Labor Exchange, often referred to as the NLx, is an unprecedented public-private partnership between DirectEmployers Association (DE) and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). But what exactly does that mean, and how does it benefit both job seekers and employers? Watch this episode of The Employment Line to learn more:
Member Spotlight Series: Emory University’s Annual Research and Clinical Career Fair
In 2013 we launched our first ever DirectEmployers Member Awards competition. The program was created to highlight our Members’ initiatives in the areas of recruitment, technology and compliance. Each category featured two tiers –– Tier 1 for companies with fewer than...
3 Key Components for a Successful Veterans Strategy
“There’s a perception that to have a successful veteran program you need a huge budget and it’s actually not the case.” Philip Dana Director, Global Talent Acquisition at NuVasive While Philip Dana’s career is admirable, it’s his commitment to veteran recruiting that...
The Internet and the World Wide Web
The following guest post was written by Ray Fassett, the Founder and Executive Vice President of Operations & Policy at Employ Media LLC, which is the licensed Registry Operator of the .jobs TLD. Raise your hand if you have assumed the Internet and the World Wide...