Geolocation + Jobs + Mobile = Future of Contract Staffing?
Friday, September 11, 2009 // 2 Comments // Blog, Emerging Trends, Mobile 2.0, Mobile Apps, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Recruiting, Mobile Trends, On the Radar, Recruitment Technology, Virtual Work, Web 2.0
Mobile technology is changing the way we live and work. In Japan, a new generation of job-seekers are using a company called Otetsudai Networks to secure part-time work. While contract staffing is nothing new in the U.S., Otetsudai has come up with an interesting solution to hiring temporary resources. Otetsudai Networks is a geolocation mobile [...]
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Atlanta’s first ever iPhone and iPod unconference event
Wednesday, July 15, 2009 // 0 Comments // Blog, Mobile 2.0, Mobile Apps, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Trends
In less than three days, I’ll be in mobile-heaven as Atlanta hosts its first-ever iPhone and iPod unconference event. However, don’t be fooled by the conference name. The organizers have planned for two separate ‘tracks’ at the event. The first track will focus heavily on iPhone & iPod devices, while the second track focuses on [...]
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QR Codes, Twitter, & Viral-Marketing: A lesson in mobile innovation
Monday, July 6, 2009 // 5 Comments // Blog, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Recruiting, Mobile Trends, On the Radar, Videos
Editoras launches a “guerrilla” marketing strategy incorporating mobile technology, 4,000+ QR code stickers, and Twitter. The result: An unforgettable user experience. Check out this slick video on how they did it…
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Phonecasting, a rising trend in mobile communications?
Saturday, June 6, 2009 // 6 Comments // Blog, Mobile 2.0, Mobile Apps, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Recruiting, Mobile Trends
Ok, so I know what you’re thinking… another buzzword. So, what in the world is Phonecasting? Phonecasting, also known as phlogging or phone-blogging, involves the ability to use your phone to broadcast directly to the internet, live. Phonecasting combines the popularity of podcasting with the ubiquity and ease of use of mobile devices. How does [...]
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The Ultimate SMS Directory v1.0
Monday, May 4, 2009 // 18 Comments // Asides, Blog, Mobile Apps, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Recruiting, SMS, Web 2.0
If you follow my blog then you have likely read my previous posts discussing the advantages of integrating SMS (text-messaging) into the recruitment process. Given the growing interest in the mobile space, I thought it would be a good idea to share this quick reference to showcase some of mobile providers out in the industry [...]
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Hewitt Associates Launches Mobile SMS Campaign!
Thursday, April 23, 2009 // 3 Comments // Blog, Mobile Marketing, Mobile Recruiting
Today marks the official launch of Hewitt‘s SMS Job Alert Campaign. The goal is to provide experienced-hire prospects (candidates) a non-intrusive communication channel for staying informed and connected with the latest career opportunities at Hewitt. How does this mobile recruiting campaign work? The current campaign is targeted towards attracting Executive-level prospects with program management experience. [...]
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