Understanding SEO for Job Postings

by DirectEmployers Association | Jul 30, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

SEO or search engine optimization is not just a buzzword or fad that’s changing at any point in time. The facts are that almost every computer user frequents either Google or Bing each day, and if your websites are not being properly optimized and indexed you could be...

From Drum Major to Talent Acquisition and Everything in Between

by DirectEmployers Association | Jul 19, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

“I would never have passed the screening questions in an applicant tracking system to be a recruiter, yet today I manage applicant tracking systems.” John Whalin Senior Program Manager for Talent Acquisition, United Airlines John Whalin probably has one of the most...

The Possibilities of Pinterest

by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 29, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

According to Experian’s 2012 Digital Marketer: Benchmark and Trend Report, which I saw originally in an online Huffington Post article, Pinterest is now the third most popular social network on the web, behind Facebook and Twitter. If you aren’t familiar with...

Manager of Affirmative Action & EEO Compliance Goes Above and Beyond

by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 21, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

“… affirmative action done the right way and following the rules the way it’s supposed to be done, is a good thing for employers, for people and everyone else, and that’s the message I try to get out.” Candee Chambers SPHR, CAAP, Manager, Affirmative Action and EEO...

SEO Basics for HR, Recruiting, and Career Pages

by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 15, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

Did you know that each month there are approximately 226 million job-related searches on Google alone? If you’re not ranking high on search results pages, you could be missing out on great candidates. This is just one of many compelling reasons you need to...

Recruiting Director Discusses the Importance of a Military Recruting Program

by DirectEmployers Association | May 11, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

“There’s a lot to be said about the military and word of mouth because people talk to one another, they stay in touch, they become good friends and they rely on their friends’ opinions, oftentimes when they’ve already made the transition.” Matt Luther,...

Best Practices for Internship Programs

by DirectEmployers Association | May 2, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, Partners, Recruitment Marketing

The following guest post was written by Mimi Collins, director of communications for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE). An internship program is among the most effective tools organizations have to identify, recruit, and hire college talent,...

Improvement of Labor Market Information Imperative to Maintaining Data-Driven Workforce System

by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 24, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, Partners

The following is a guest post provided by the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA). ETA and BLS Leaders Meet with NASWA Representatives On March 31, 2012, NASWA representatives met with Jane Oates, Assistant Secretary of USDOL’s Employment...

Should Recruiters Attend Networking Events?

by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 19, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland, Networking & Education, Recruitment Marketing

Recently Erik Deckers, owner of Professional Blog Service, and the co-author of Branding Yourself: How to Use Social Media to Invent or Reinvent Yourself, presented a webinar on branding yourself as a recruiter. The following is a guest blog post from Erik. I’ve...

Senior Director of HR Discusses How Innovators Set J.B. Hunt Apart

by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 11, 2012 | Archive: Soapbox Holland

One of the highlights of my role is the privilege of getting to know Members like Eric Airola. A former Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps, Airola is no stranger to leadership and dedication – traits he has carried with him to his current position as Senior Director of...