090320 Attention Links

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Thought For The Day: “Here’s the difference between so called passive and active candidates. The price of the attention of a passive candidate is higher than the price for an active candidate. (Obviously, it’s a spectrum, not a binary distinction)”

  • Digging Into RecruitingBlogs.com v2.11 Spam Police
    Thinking about the value and use of attention in online communities.
  • Twitter Should Hire Me
    This remarkable person demonstrates a powerful method of job  hunting. Build a web presence and relentlessly articulate your value in novel ways. Sniper shots versus buckshot. (Hat Tip Steven Rothberg)
  • What it’s like to work for Microsoft India
    One of the coolest things about Microsoft Recruiting is that they don’t take themselves too seriously. This funny video (if you get over the fact that it’s not in English) is great employment branding. But, you have to have a sense of humor. Gretchen Ledgard, a fantastic Microsoft recruiter, pointed to it in a Tweet
  • Checkster
    It’s taken me a long time to see the value in Checkster. I am becoming a convert. It covers all sides of the performance / reputation dynamic. Personal references, reference checking, 360 degree feedback, talent development. Very impressive
  • How do you treat a fan who owns your facebook page?
    Coca Cola sets an interesting standard for managing a difficult problem. Instead of suing the crap out of the person who owned the Coke page first, they formed a partnership. Nice move.
  • TwitterKarma
    Shows who’s following and who you’re following. Allows for network fine tuning

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John Sumser

John Sumser is a principal analyst for HRExaminer, an independent analyst firm covering HR Technology and the intersection of people, tech, and work. John’s mix of experience over the course of his career gives him a broad and unique perspective on the industry. Like anyone trying to process a lot of information, he is two or three steps ahead in some areas and still learning about others. Sumser’s work includes deep research into the nooks and crannies of HR Technology to identify and explain rapidly evolving trends. Built on a foundation of engineering, design, and philosophy, John’s seeks to understand and advise clients on where their technology works best, for whom, and in what context. Each year, John examines the insides of hundreds of companies, their products, and ecosystems. He delivers vendor analysis by building the framework from which to deliver the critique. He is constantly connecting and making visible the front end of change. He can help you see the path of evolution and the risks on the journey. The HRExaminer is Sumser’s vehicle for understanding and explaining the inner workings of the industry. With three weekly podcasts, and written commentary, he covers emerging ideas, the state of the industry, and the executives who operate it.

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