SOURCERER'S APPRENTICE - February 2002 Issue

Volume 3, Issue 2
February 27, 2002

by Bret Hollander
NETRECRUITER

SOURCERER'S APPRENTICE
Cutting Edge Tools for the Internet Recruiter

Circulation: a big number between 100 and 1,000,000
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HELLO FROM YOUR EDITMASTER


Spring is in the air, or at least there appears to be a sizable
springing out from the recession that seemed to envelope us this past
fall and winter. I'm not sure if it was the good feel of the
Olympics or just the balmy days of late for many of us here in the
Nation's capital, but I am definitely beginning to see more
companies reopening their pockets, and a small but noticeable return
to the wondrous times we had less than a year ago.

That is not say that we should still tread cautiously, but that more
emphasis should be placed on performance and delivery, and less on
talk and long-range forecasting. No one hates being in survival mode
more than I. Especially at the expense of not having the time to
offer one's knowledge and experience to assist those less
fortunate.

Let's spring forward and conquer whatever demons possessed us. I
wish you all success and a stress-free 2002.


Bret Hollander
NETRECRUITER


REVIEWS


This month I reviewed a variety of stuff. From job/resume portals to
software applications. I've also turned a new leaf and begun to
rate the places I've been the way I see them. It may invoke some
wrath, but each review is based on my personal testing and evaluation
and not derived from testimonials, demos, or limited access. Each
product or site reviewed is seen from the same level of a full-
paying, full access user.

Each review has been converted into an Adobe PDF file, complete with
captured screens and a running commentary.

IntelligenceCareers.com – a niche job/resume site dedicated to
the intelligence community, or US Citizens with security clearances.
PDF file: http://netrecruiter.net/sa/2002/02/ic.pdf

TAOnline.com - is one of the very first niche e-recruiting sites for
transitioning military job seekers.
PDF file: http://netrecruiter.net/sa/2002/02/ta.pdf

PickaJob.com – a job/resume site claiming to showcase over 1.3
million unique resumes and nearly 8000 jobs.
PDF file: http://netrecruiter.net/sa/2002/02/pj.pdf

JobWarehouse.com – an Orlando-based job/resume site with a lot of
bells and whistles to satisfy many a employer.
PDF file: http://netrecruiter.net/sa/2002/02/jw.pdf

Aggregator - when a new job appears on Monster, Dice, HotJobs, it is
broadcasted within 5 minutes across the Aggregator software network.
PDF file: http://netrecruiter.net/sa/2002/02/ag.pdf


SITES


Alljobsearch - searches 200+ websites, 500+ newspapers, 300+
newsgroups in real time.
http://www.alljobsearch.com/

FaxProducts.com - is a new web portal designed to make sense of the
saturated and overwhelming fax industry by providing consumers and
developers with a complete and up to date database of information
that can be used for research or to quickly find fax solutions.
http://www.faxproducts.com/fax_software.asp


ARTICLES


Access Thousands Of Hidden Customers Your Competitors Don't Know
Even Exist
http://www.own-business.com/

Out-Recruiting Fortune 500 Competitors on a Budget
http://newsforrecruiters.com/index.cfm?
tid=issue020402&news=issuemain.cfm

Trusted Sender Blocks Spam - the program is based on a set of best
practices and is designed to give spam-weary consumers some options
for turning off the junk mail flooding their in-boxes by identifying
direct-marketing e-mail from trusted companies.
http://www.pcmag.com/article/0,2997,s=1603&a=22177,00.asp?
kc=PCNKT0107KTX1K0000360

Where To Find Recruiters
http://www.purplesquirrel.com/articles/2001/april/articles/gutmacher.s
html

Is Your ATS Killing Your Customer Service?
http://www.recruiterscafe.com/archive/2-12-02.htm

Résumé Spamming Brings an Online Backlash
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A34840-2002Jan24.html

Tools: Search engines with less search, more find
http://www.cnn.com/2002/TECH/internet/02/13/tools.searchengines/index.
html

Big Billers understand the art of negotiation
http://www.recruiter.com/Perspectives/Perspective_story022102.cfm

A B C's of Internet Job Ads
http://www.newsforrecruiters.com/index.cfm?
tid=issue022102&news=issuemain.cfm


ODDS & ENDS


Credit Card Fraud Detection Tool - this is a group of search tools
that might assist you in cutting down on credit card fraud and/or to
help track down credit card criminals.
http://gamutphonecards.com/FraudDetect/frauddetect.htm

Design Gallery Live is your place to find great free clips, photos,
sounds, and Web animations for your web pages, brochures or
presentations.
http://dgl.microsoft.com/

PostgreSQL is a sophisticated Object-Relational DBMS, supporting
almost all SQL constructs, including subselects, transactions, and
user-defined types and functions. It is the most advanced open-source
database available anywhere and completely free.
http://www.us.postgresql.org/


BOOKMARKS


Internet Search Resources
http://www.infinisource.com/quick-search.html

Military Jargon: Security Clearance Classifications
http://www.dss.mil/isec/appendixc.htm#SECRET


FREEBIES


If you have job announcements specifically appropriate for Returned
Peace Corps Volunteers, then post here and have your positions listed
twice a month to a huge group of active job seekers.
http://www.peacecorps.gov/rpcv/hotline/postjobs.cfm#submit

Free 30 Day Trial - post jobs and search their resume database of
90,000 plus technical candidates for no charge or obligation.
http://www.techjobsonline.com/employer/

Free Job Search Tools
http://how2findajob.com/

Post a job, internship or certification absolutely FREE for one month.
http://www.willtrainjobs.com/

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