I know it starts to feel a bit overwhelming when you constantly feel like you’re obliged to sign up to the newest social 

networking site in an attempt to stay in touch with social media trends. But let’s…

Way back in 2008, I created a training guide called Resume Forensics. In a nutshell, it was a how-to for finding resumes and passive candidates on Google, Yahoo, Bing and a few other resources. In all modesty, it was an underground hit. I…

Jim Stroud demonstrates various Google Chrome extensions and how to use them for sourcing passive candidates. Plus, some special moments from the SourceCon 2013 conference in Atlanta and shout-outs to friends and fans. Tune in to catch the fun and learn about a few cool tools.

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It may seem rather ironic to some people that I'm talking here about online reputation.…

I’ve been banging on about Google+ for the last year or so and welcome Google+Communities which was added last week, as I think it is what was needed to make users become more active.

I see it as a great way for recruiters to build niche communities applying the basic of community management. Google+ is already good for sourcing as it has 500 million…

In this episode of The Jim Stroud Show, Jim answers a question from @rithesh. Which search engine gives the best search results for sourcers? Google or Bing? Jim investigates using BingItOn.com, a website that gives you a blind taste test on search engine results. So, who won? The results may surprise you.

The searches done in this test, were not ordinary searches. They were specialized search strings designed to find free resumes online and in one case, information on Jim Stroud's…

In the whirlwind of social media and googling; skype meetings and online applications, it’s easy to get lost in translation. But the fact remains, professional networking and job hunting is crossing over to the digital realm, and you are going to need to get up to speed. Here are 5 steps to catching up to the craze.

1) Get Online – The days of face-to-face meetings are coming to a close. Emails have replaced snail mail; Video interviews have replaced costly travel…

It is my opinion that recruiters are sleeping on Google Plus. It is simply too big and too useful to be ignored. I give a few tips on how to leverage Google Plus for a recruitment advantage, but if you want more than that, look me up! I LOVE talking about Google Plus and welcome the chance to train you and/or your group of recruiters on its many virtues.…

I believe that everybody who searches for professional people online – recruiters, sourcers, sales, marketing, business development people – need to aim to answer yes to these 20 questions below, to remain competitive and productive. (Do you agree?)

Did you know that traditional job searches leave you at a disadvantage? Why? Simply put, there are a lot of unadvertised jobs that you are overlooking everyday. If you do not know about these hidden jobs. its because you have been looking in the wrong places. Its time to do something different!

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Lots has changed in Boolean search syntax and algorithms the last six months or so. Pretty much…

April 5, 2012

"How To Find Passive Candidates Under The Radar" is the topic of this episode of The Jim Stroud Show. If you want to learn how to get more bang for your sourcing buck, be sure to tune in on this one! Also, Jim shares pictures and a few comments about his time at the SourceCon 2012 event in Atlanta, GA. Finally, are you single on Valentine's Day? If so, Jim Stroud has a tip for you. (smile)…

How to find java developers with Google Image Search is the topic of this episode of The Jim Stroud Show. Pay attention recruiters and sourcers, as this one goes very fast. (smile) The song "I Love You" by 37Hz is courtesy of Mevio.com.

How to effortlessly track your Google searches is the topic of this week's episode. Its a GREAT method of keeping up with info overload without extra effort. Plus, Jim finds out a secret about his video editor and gives away an iTunes gift card / Amazon gift card to anyone who wants to share in the mystery. Tune in for more information. And last, but not least, find out one of Jim's most guarded secrets. Just another day on the web for The Jim Stroud Show. Download the show notes…

2011 was a huge year for Technology news, both good and bad. We gained the robot we dreamed of as kids when Siri was introduced this fall, but we lost one of the greatest minds technology has known just one day later with the…