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...

20,000 Federal Job Openings Now Available Through US.jobs

by DirectEmployers Association | Jun 19, 2012 | Press Release

INDIANAPOLIS, June 19, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — In recent strides forward the National Labor Exchange (NLX), a partnership between DirectEmployers Association and the National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA), has been granted access by the...

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...

Veterans.jobs Now Offers Enhanced Search Functionality for Veterans Looking for Employment

by DirectEmployers Association | May 24, 2012 | Press Release

DirectEmployers Association announces the revamp of Veterans.jobs, a website that helps transitioning military men and women find employment in the civilian workforce, including a more robust search and better user experience. INDIANAPOLIS, May 24, 2012...

US.jobs Reaches Milestone of One Million Jobs

by DirectEmployers Association | May 18, 2012 | Press Release

Through US.jobs, the National Labor Exchange hits an unprecedented benchmark of one million quality, verified employment opportunities for job seekers. INDIANAPOLIS, May 18, 2012 / PRNewswire-USNewswire / — Employers of all sizes have helped US.jobs, powered by...

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,...

Local Jobs Microsite Series Launched for Major Metropolitan Areas

by DirectEmployers Association | Apr 25, 2012 | Press Release

DirectEmployers Association launches .JOBS metropolitan focused career sites to help job seekers and employers connect through a local job network. INDIANAPOLIS, April 26, 2012 /BusinessWire/ — To help address the high unemployment rate, DirectEmployers...