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Marissa Mayer: From Google ‘geek’ to Yahoo CEO

Original post by John D. Sutter via CNN (CNN) — Google’s first female engineer, Marissa Mayer, has made a career out of bucking expectations — and she did so once again on Monday by announcing she will leave Google to be the new CEO of Yahoo, the struggling company that once was Google’s main competitor. Know Yahoo’s […]

Startup Hiring: Creating a Recruiting Plan for a New Search

Startup Hiring: Creating a Recruiting Plan for a New Search

Original post by Carlie Smith via openviewpartners When kicking off a search for a new employee, it is important to have a clear picture of what you want to do so you can focus on the goal. Setting expectations for the search is key. Most expansion-stage companies have multiple openings running simultaneously, so having a written recruiting plan […]

Right Person, Right Time, Right Place: Barbara Van Gorder Joins the Right Source Marketing Team

Right Person, Right Time, Right Place: Barbara Van Gorder Joins the Right Source Marketing Team

Original post by MIKE SWEENEY via sys The recruiting game has changed dramatically over the past decade. The practice of social recruiting, once considered a trend, is now an essential piece of the recruiting puzzle. According to Jobvite’s Social Recruiting Survey 2012, over 66% of recruiters use Facebook, over 50% use Twitter, and over 90% use LinkedIn to find […]

Hiring for a Startup. Clues and Signals

Hiring for a Startup. Clues and Signals

Original post by Forbes When you bring a new person into a entrepreneurial startup, you’re making a critical decision. You’re adding a new flavor to the soup, and as with all emerging enterprises, the shared vision and collective drive is what can make the difference between a winning team and a conflict embattled wrestling match. […]