081210 Cool Recruiting Industry Links (Dec 10, 2008)

Thought for the Day: Recruiting is broken by its focus on transactions.

• Why Recruiters Should Use Twitter and Must-Know Tips for Finding New Talent and Business
  In the downturn, the folks who will survive are polishing their skills. These are the twitter basics simply presented.
• Social Networks for the Job Search
  Jason Alba is fantastic. He always praises his sources while pointing out the underlying value. This piece references two reports on Social Network Demographics: The Social Network Geographic report and the Social Network Traffic Report.
• Kevin Wheeler on xtremerecruiting.tv
  Bill Vick is single handedly documenting our industry on Video. Kevin is one of the foundations of our industry.
• The Secret to Using a “Refer a Friend” Script
  Shannon Seery-Gude pointed out  this clear headed analysis of a great web tactic.
• JPIE
  Jeffrey William Tincup is doing a great set of interviews with Human Capital Bloggers.