1. Keeping Pace with Recruiting Technology Trends Fordyce Forum 2010 Las Vegas, NV Presented by: Shannon Myers

3. Recruiter since 2001

5. Information Overload

6. World Revolves Around Technology

7. Technology will continue to move at a rapid pace regardless if you follow the trends or resist change. Embracing technology leveraging the right tools can save time, energy, costsand increase results.

8. Resisting too much can leave you further behind extending the learning curve but moving ahead without a plan doesn’t always equate to progress. By choosing the wrong tools it can be frustrating, time consuming and a drain on expenses.

9. Goal for Today’s Presentation

10. Help you define what the particular goals and needs are of your businessto implement a strategy that allows you to quickly recognize, find and utilize the best pieces of technology or tools for you.

11. If everyone used the same tools, the same way, you would have the same results. Get in the mindset to recognize what you needand avoid being distracted by shiny new tools.

12. Where to Start?

14. Track emails easier.

15. Faster way to track contacts.

17. Needs Analysis Who else do you need to consider? Do you need another piece of technology or a person?

19. Was it the ease of use or implementation?

20. Cost?

21. What made you choose that over something else?

23. Ask when is the next upgrade?

25. Email Templates – Type it once then customize Folders – Action items into folders Mass Mailings – Email everyone Filters – Filter directly to a folder or delete

26. Website Tweet, Post Links, Facebook

27. Leverage Completed Placement

28. Twitter Contact

29. Devote just a few minutes to see if the application is useful for your needs.

30. Budget Everyone’s budget is different. Know what you are willing to pay for quality. Free no longer equates to inferior product however do not be surprised when they begin to charge. Example 29.95 vs. 2995.00

31. Budget Evaluate paid tools with demos or free trials if possible. Ask for proof, references, show me. Free tools/beta versions still ask for a demo if you see value in the tool. Negotiate if possible on price and content.

32. Budget For paid technology – what is the cost in time and money down the road switching to a different vendor? Break up costs - what is the price for installation, upgrades, ongoing training or tech support? What is the cost of implementing versus notimplementing?

33. Time For purchased software or tools there is usually a return policy or cancellation period. Be prepared to have time to implement and “stress” the system. Social Media is social and takes time for updates, policing comments, etc. Before using what is the time commitment to remain active?

34. Time RSS/Feed Reader Use for websites and searches

35. If you find one blog you consistently like follow their Blog Roll. You can always delete later.

36. Keep Notes Tool : Gist Website: www.gist.com Priority: 10 References: @shally @animal show http://recruitinganimal.typepad.com/recruitinganimal/2010/03/shane-mac-speaks-about-gist.html Contact: greg@gist.com Tags: email, social media tracking, lead research, rank contacts Notes: Bullhorn ATS open API possible 6/10. Gmail & Outlook integration. **In Beta 2 week idea to implementation.** Greg – Lafayette Hill, PA & Photographer. Slowing the system 3/10 better 5/10 – more? http://mashable.com/2010/06/03/how-to-organize-contacts/

37. Keep Notes Accessible

38. Time Easily distracted? Set up a second user for projects, testing, email, 2 RSS Readers, etc. and devote specific time to accessing each user.

39. Skill & Comfort Level Think about whether you are going to be comfortablewith your skill level and knowledge to utilize each new tool. Who is going to be using the tool, what is their skill level?

41. Form a CommitteeAgain, rely on your trusted network for support and information.

42. Social Media

44. Networking

45. Ads

46. Information Source

48. “Parking” Usernames Keep your Identity consistent. Is this a username I will use in 2 years? Is the username.com available?

49. Questions ?

50. Contact or Connect with Me Shannon Myers Email: shannon@waltonsearch.com Web: www.waltonsearch.com Social Media: @waltonsearch or @slcmyers