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Google Plus: Updated iGoogle Tabs and Themes

Amitai Givertz — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:26:13 +0000

With the launch of Google’s latest efforts to socialize the web–Google Plus–there have been a lot of changes across the board. A few weeks ago core apps like Google Calendar and Google Docs got a face lift, as did the Google Search page and a number of product pages as well.

No doubt in the coming weeks we will have to recalibrate a few things. In the meamntime, the iGoogle set-up files for anyone who wants a recruiter-specific template have been updated too.

A number of new custom search engines have been added under the Sourcing tab and some new finds have been added to the Lookups tab. The Video tab has been expanded to include a lot more tutorials from favorites like Ryan Leary [BooleanBar.com], Chris Hoyt [RecruiterGuy], Jim Stroud, Bill Radin and others.

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G-Recruiter Power Tools | iSEEK

Amitai Givertz — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 14:21:08 +0000

iSEEK is a search utility that combines a number of features that analyze your search results with each query. As a result you can drill down on specific areas of interest to produce targeted, filtered and highly relevant results.

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Things to Do With Google Custom Search

Amitai Givertz — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:03:44 +0000

Here are few examples of what you can do with custom search, and a video too.

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The New Help-Wanted: Craigslist for local, active jobseekers

Amitai Givertz — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 12:52:00 +0000

Sourcing resumes on Cragslist can be tricky and time consuming.

CraigsPal is a tool for filtering advanced searches on Craigslist, useful for sourcing resumes. Watch this video and see how easy it can be when you have the right tools at hand.

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Quick Search with Bookmarklets

Amitai Givertz — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:06:38 +0000

Bookmarklets are a handy way to quickly perform a variety of tasks. Unlike browser bookmarks which launch a favorite page or site, bookmarklets launch a little script written in Java. One such application is to find qualified candidates across different sites.

If you one of the Mozilla-based browsers like Firefox, here are some examples for you to play with. Simply drag the link to your bookmarks toolbar and you’ll be ready to find individuals on any one of the featured sites. Once up on your bookmarks toolbar simply click and follow the prompts:

Here is a video tutorial from the upcoming webinar, Untangling the Web: Recruiting with Google, Twitter, LinkedIn and most everything in between. It explains how to create your own: Creating a search bookmarklet for prospecting on LinkedIn.

If you would like a complete set of bookmarklets for a variety of sourcing and recruiting tasks, click here»

Google Cloud Connect for Microsoft Office: Good for virtual and remote recruiters

Amitai Givertz — Thu, 28 Apr 2011 20:25:57 +0000

One of the advantages of G-Recruiting, and cloud recruiting in general, is the ability to share and collaborate. Because data is stored in the cloud anyone who has a link, permission and internet access can find, share, edit, publish and file anything — everything from a job description to a full-blown site, landing page and apply online to boot. Because changes are made in realtime the pain of emailing stuff back and forth can be avoided. No more worrying about who has which version, or where you filed that precious document. It is also an efficient way to manage large volumes of data, like resumes.

One of the disadvantages, at least for people habituated to Microsoft, is having to figure out how to do stuff that is second nature in a new system like Google. Not that it is that hard, Google has addressed that and more with Google Cloud for Microsoft Office.

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Lookup Tools for Recruiters

Amitai Givertz — Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:22:27 +0000

There are no shortage of sites and resources for looking up stuff about people online. In no particular order here a few resources that have been referenced in recent BROWN BAG RECRUITER webinars…

Searching for People

Wink Claims to be the largest online people search with more than 200 million people profiles from across the Web, including social networks and other online communities.
Where is Your Username registered Useful tool for seeing where a username is being used across multiple sites, social networks and online services.
123people.com 123people.com is a free people search tool that searches public records, phone numbers, addresses, images, videos and email addresses and leading social networks.
Reunion.com Claims over 700 million profiles, all in one place. Requires free registration.
Cyndi’s List Excellent portal to a comprehensive list of free resources and subscription services.
Pipl Meta search of public records and other people-related documents mined for the “deep web.”
PeopleJar Peoplejar is a search platform for individuals and organizations to be found and find others by specific attributes for any interest or profession.
Classmates.com An online social networking tool enabling users to locate and interact with acquaintances from high school, college, work and the military.
Yahoo! People Search As the name implies, people search from Yahoo!
ZoomInfo A business information search engine with profiles on more than 45 million people and 5 million companies.
Whozat? People search engine that organizes results from social networks and indexed web pages.
PeopleSearch.net Meta search and portal for paid lookups.
yasni Meta search that produces results from indexed web pages, social network sites, the deep web and public records. Results are organized under relevent tabs.
PeekYou Search tool for finding user generated profiles, websites, social-networking pages, photos and other online activities.
US Search US Search is a people search service that aggregates results from a variety of sources.
Spock People lookup across multiple services, some paid to view.
iSearch Meta search with optional paid results
Spokeo Subscription service searching over 40 social networks.
Whowhere People search and directory lookup from Lycos.
LookupPage Database of user generated professional profiles and search tool.
CVGadget.com Meta search and people lookup. Not much use unless the subject has an uncommon name.
Addresses.com Free White Pages and Yellow Pages lookup plus email, zipcodes, city guides, public records, and background checks. Includes iGoogle gadget.
LinkedIn LinkedIn is an online network of more than 30 million experienced professionals from around the world, representing 150 industries.
Infobel An international information portal and search service.
AnyWho Directory listings by state including reverse lookup, maps, area codes and toll-free numbers.
ZabaSearch! Free people search and public information search engine.

Background Checks

Criminal Searches Free search of public records for convicted persons
Net-Vestigator! Paid service [download] provided access across multiple databases
OnlinePublicRecordsSearch.com Membership site [paid] with a comprehensive list of options for searching public records by state and agency.
Virtual Gumshoe Provides a free public records directory, access information and investigative tools. Useful blog with tips and techniques for would-be sleuths.
US Search US Search is a people search service that aggregates results from a variety of sources.
Global Information Services Paid service that provides a complete solution, delivering accurate information the same day you need it.
Merlin Information Services Paid service designed for private investigators.
ZabaSearch! Free people search and public information search engine.

Misc. Lookups

WHOIS Search Search by domain name or IP address to find registration details for websites
ZIP Code Lookup Find zip codes by city and state
Ancestry.com Historical records with information on over 6 billion people
ReferenceUSA Directory listing of infoUSA databases covering international business and residential data. Requires payment
ZipMath Software Handy tool for listing zip codes within a radius of a single location
Whois.Net Search ownership details for domains and websites by keyword
AnyWho Directory listngs by state including reverse lookup, maps, area codes and toll-free numbers.

Relocation Lookups

Domania Useful resource with research data, lookups, calculators and learning center.
Real Estate Reports Reports compiled from tax reporting data and sales history.
Altos Research Real estate research, real estate data, and reports.
Zillow An online real estate service providing valuable tools and information.

Salary Lookups

Accurate Salary Search Reports salaries for Google software engineers [default] and others.
Salary Search | Indeed.com Salary data compiled from job posting data.
PayScale Get accurate, real-time salary reports based on your job title, location, education, skills and experience.
Salary.com Real-time salary reports based on job title, location, education, skills and experience.
Glassdoor.com User generated reviews of their workplace, employers, salaries and more.

Did you know? These research pages are being updated all of the time. You might want bookmark this page or consider subscribing to BROWN BAG RECRUITER instead.

Twitter 101 for HR Professionals

Amitai Givertz — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:30:34 +0000

An excellent primer from Mark Stelzner of Inflexion Advisors via Laurie Ruettimen, founder of New Media Services. Worth an hour of your time…

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Using Firefox Extension Outwit to Capture Resume Data

Amitai Givertz — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:45:50 +0000

This tutorial showcases one of many online tools shared in the webinar series Untangling the Web: Recruiting with Google, Twitter, LinkedIn and most everything in between…

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The Sourcerer’s Apprentice: Online Webinars & Video Tutorials

Amitai Givertz — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 05:37:47 +0000

Geoff Peterson is a Master at his craft; some goodies from the Master…