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Michael VanDervort commented on Robin Eads's blog post 'Social Recruiting IS NOT a New Concept'

Nice article, Robyn!

Mar 29, 2010

A job search tip: University Career Centers and Alumni Scholarships

Alumni Associations offer support for unemployedIf you are engaged in a job search, it is important to ensure you are taking advantage of every search resource at your disposal. For example, I recently received an email update from my local chapter of the Michigan State University Alumni…See More

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@Karen - i agree with you to a certain extent on the overdone theme on the so-called War for Talent. That was the point of ging with the title of war on talent. The other cautionary point is that although employers can (and in many case do) treat…

Jan 7, 2010

The Slow, Silent War on Talent

A lot of people don’t like their jobShocking news from the Conference Board and MSNBC today folks! Americans are unhappy at work!We can’t get no job satisfaction.Even Americans who are lucky enough to have work in this economy are becoming more unhappy with their jobs, according to a new survey that found only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their work.That was the lowest level ever recorded by…See More

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I visited 5 cities in India in 7 days back in 2007. I was in business meetings, touring and generally watching the world fly by almost as if I couldn't recognize it. Prepare yourself to deal with unparalleled beauty, culture and poverty.…

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Lesa Caskey commented on Michael VanDervort's blog post 'Your Social Media Moment is Coming Soon!'

A hot topic right now for HR, definitely! Organizations must develop their own strategies and then dictate to their HR staff how they should be representing themselves in social media circles. For some, it may be best to ban using the…

Oct 26, 2009

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Name: Michael VanDervort

Location: Tampa

Company: Human Race Horses LLC

Which best describes your profession?: Human Resources/staffing

How many years have you been in the business?: More than 15 years

Which industries do you work in now?: All Industries

Are you interested in split placements?: yes

Which conferences do you plan to attend in the next year?: ERE, Fordyce Forum, Kennedy, SHRM

What kind of networking are you open to?: Open networking, Referrals between friends

How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?: Michael VanDervort

Name someone you most admire: Jack Johnson

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A job search tip: University Career Centers and Alumni Scholarships

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Alumni Associations offer support for unemployed

If you are engaged in a job search, it is important to ensure you are taking advantage of every search resource at your disposal. For example, I recently received an email update from my local chapter of the…

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The Slow, Silent War on Talent

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A lot of people don’t like their job

Shocking news from the Conference Board and MSNBC today folks! Americans are unhappy at work!

We can’t get no job satisfaction.

Even Americans who are lucky enough to have work in this economy are becoming more unhappy with their jobs, according to a new survey that found only 45 percent of Americans are satisfied with their… Continue

Your Social Media Moment is Coming Soon!

Posted on October 25, 2009 at 5:53am 3 Comments 0 Likes

Are you ready?

It is coming soon. Maybe tomorrow, maybe sometime in 2010, but it is definitely coming to your office.

No, I’m not talking about Halloween, or Christmas. I’m not even talking about the end of open enrollment.

I am talking about the day in your HR career when you are confronted by the need to make a strategic recommendation about social media.

Most HR professionals won’t be ready!

If you will just invest a little… Continue

Why HR is like the Yellow Pages

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Message and Medium Matter

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This is your brain on HR

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Bi-polar Functionality

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