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JobSyntax: What's next?

Hello there! We realize there’s been an extended period of darkness here on the JobSyntax blog, and we wanted to update everyone on the latest with us! Lately, we’ve found an FAQ to work the best :) so here goes … Where’s Read More

posted Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:33 AM by jobgals | 2 Comments
Filed Under: Gretchen's posts, JobSyntax, Zoe's posts

Degree or no degree?

I'm an incredibly lame blogger of late, I know. Let's just say I'm taking a little "break." I think every blogger is entitled to a break every now and then. :) But anyway ... An interesting conversation going on in the comments section Read More

posted Wednesday, April 18, 2007 9:20 PM by gretchen | 12 Comments
Filed Under: Employer tips, Gretchen's posts, Jobseeker tips

Microsoft and cool: so close yet so far :)

The cover story in the upcoming issue of Wired focuses on corporate transparency: Get Naked and Rule the World ... a topic I'm obviously passionate about. I'm waiting for my hard copy to arrive in the mail, but I did check Read More

posted Monday, March 26, 2007 3:10 PM by jobgals | 1 Comments
Filed Under: Employment Branding, Gretchen's posts

i agree. blogs aren't all that - but they do have their place

I was traveling last week so I'm a little behind - but I finally got a chance today to listen to the Recruiting Animal's radio show (aka live podcast) on the topic of recruiting blogs: Have Recruiting Blogs made it big? I wish I could Read More

posted Monday, March 12, 2007 7:26 PM by gretchen | 1 Comments
Filed Under: Employment Branding, Gretchen's posts, Social Media

a twist on the traditional (and yes, boring) job description

Someone just sent me this link to some rather unconventional job descriptions. Good inspiration ... and lots of creativity! http://jobs.geni.com/ Share this post: digg it | bookmark it | live it | email it Read More

posted Friday, March 09, 2007 6:55 PM by gretchen | 0 Comments
Filed Under: Employer tips, Gretchen's posts

Zoe and her new JobGuy!

A lot of you have been asking and I got official permission to release the news to the blogosphere so ... :) I'm happy to announce that our very own Zoe (and Mr. Zoe) have their very own JobGuy. Liam Donovan Goldring was born on Read More

posted Friday, March 02, 2007 4:21 PM by gretchen | 3 Comments
Filed Under: Gretchen's posts, JobSyntax, Silliness, pure silliness

One more week of free postings on JobBurner

I've been heads down the last few weeks working with JobBurner as well as a few JobSyntax clients. It's been crazy times, and I hope to get settled into my new routine soon. In the meantime, I've been blogging almost daily over on JobBurner and Read More

posted Thursday, February 22, 2007 12:23 PM by gretchen | 0 Comments
Filed Under: Gretchen's posts

JibberJobber and Isabont: add a little organization to your job search

It’s a jobseeker's market. At least, that’s what I gather based on the technologies and tools which were presented to Zoe and me when we asked you to share with us the best of the best of the employment industry and let us give the tools Read More

posted Tuesday, February 13, 2007 8:39 PM by gretchen | 8 Comments
Filed Under: Gretchen's posts, News & Reviews

waves aren't really capable of giving a crap at all

I don't watch the show with ze frank as often as I should, but when I do, I always enjoy it. Scoble pointed to a video today so I headed on over there. Yesterday's show - focused on new technology, online community, and surfers - is Read More

posted Tuesday, February 06, 2007 12:22 PM by gretchen | 0 Comments
Filed Under: Gretchen's posts, Social Media

free job postings available on jobburner.com

I owe you all a post about my involvement with JobBurner and the future of JobSyntax ... but in the meantime, I wanted to make sure all the technical recruiters and hiring managers out there know that you can post your jobs for FREE between now Read More

posted Friday, February 02, 2007 6:11 PM by jobgals | 0 Comments
Filed Under: Gretchen's posts, JobSyntax

my first wii injury

I know I'm having a good birthday when I can report that today I suffered my first Wii injury. While practicing my home run derby skills, I somehow nicked the inside of my middle finger on the remote. I have no idea how it even happened, but Read More

posted Friday, January 26, 2007 6:45 PM by gretchen | 0 Comments
Filed Under: Gretchen's posts, Silliness, pure silliness

the cat dance for my birthday

Today's my birthday, and I believe in doing whatever you want on your birthday. So today, I will share with you my favorite web video of all time. I hope you enjoy my birthday, too. :) Share this post: digg it | bookmark it | live Read More

posted Friday, January 26, 2007 1:05 PM by gretchen | 4 Comments
Filed Under: Gretchen's posts, Silliness, pure silliness

my avatar would like to interview your avatar

Fortune: I got my job through Second Life . . . the most radical dotcom 2.0 recruitment wave is happening in virtual reality thanks to Second Life. Instead of posting a resume on Monster.com that will hopefully net a flesh-and-blood job interview, Read More

posted Wednesday, January 24, 2007 12:38 PM by gretchen | 6 Comments
Filed Under: Gretchen's posts, Social Media

vanishing employee blogs

I talk a lot about how employees' blogs can affect your company's employment brand. It's a chance for potential recruits to hear - first-hand - what it's like to work at your company. It's an opportunity to informally showcase Read More

posted Wednesday, January 17, 2007 1:13 PM by gretchen | 1 Comments
Filed Under: Employer tips, Gretchen's posts, Social Media

5 things you may not know about gretchen

Well, now I’ve been tagged twice (first by Jim in December and now by Mr. Gretchen) so I guess it’s time to respond. I’ve never been good at revealing interesting tidbits about myself … I seem pretty run-of-the-mill if you ask me … but I’ll try Read More

posted Monday, January 15, 2007 2:22 PM by gretchen | 3 Comments
Filed Under: Gretchen's posts, Silliness, pure silliness