Comments on: LINKEDIN:JOBS – “DEAR NURSE RECRUITER, CAN YOU REFER A BIRD TRAINER?” http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/linkedin-dear-nurse-recruiter-can-you-refer-a-bird-trainer/2006/09/12/ Dave Mendoza Evangelizes Social Relationship Networking & Blogging for Talent Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:05:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: JimStroud.com » Blog Archive » LinkedIn, oh how I love thee, yet perfection eludes you...http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/linkedin-dear-nurse-recruiter-can-you-refer-a-bird-trainer/2006/09/12/comment-page-1/#comment-30614 JimStroud.com » Blog Archive » LinkedIn, oh how I love thee, yet perfection eludes you... Sat, 06 Oct 2007 17:24:44 +0000 http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/?p=43#comment-30614 [...] Ode to Linked In Linked In, I love you. You’re there for me ev’ryday My contacts, new contacts Simply a click away Yet, perfect its not Doubt me? Well, I told ya’. Since you don’t believe me, Just ask Dave Mendoza [...] [...] Ode to Linked In Linked In, I love you. You’re there for me ev’ryday My contacts, new contacts Simply a click away Yet, perfect its not Doubt me? Well, I told ya’. Since you don’t believe me, Just ask Dave Mendoza [...]

]]> By: Utah Tech Jobs » Blog Archive » LinkedIn Enabling Spamhttp://sixdegreesfromdave.com/linkedin-dear-nurse-recruiter-can-you-refer-a-bird-trainer/2006/09/12/comment-page-1/#comment-1148 Utah Tech Jobs » Blog Archive » LinkedIn Enabling Spam Wed, 25 Oct 2006 01:01:18 +0000 http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/?p=43#comment-1148 [...] LinkedIn Enabling Spam September 14th, 2006 by Robert Merrill LinkedIn Jobs is helping to fill your inbox with spam these days in the name of networking. Dave Mendoza says it like this: The manner in which Linkedin:Jobs is configured allows for abuse in the amount and redundancy of emailed requests, and broadcasts to too many of the wrong people and most often when in the hands of those not well versed in how to best leverage Linkedin. I can see how this problem will become exponentially problematic when you are more, uh, promiscuous with who you connect with. But, since these jobs are being PUSHED to users (by email, no less) rather than simply posted to a site for interested parties to browse, LinkedIn should build in tools for senders and receivers to manage their communication stream. Help us, LinkedIn! [...] [...] LinkedIn Enabling Spam September 14th, 2006 by Robert Merrill LinkedIn Jobs is helping to fill your inbox with spam these days in the name of networking. Dave Mendoza says it like this: The manner in which Linkedin:Jobs is configured allows for abuse in the amount and redundancy of emailed requests, and broadcasts to too many of the wrong people and most often when in the hands of those not well versed in how to best leverage Linkedin. I can see how this problem will become exponentially problematic when you are more, uh, promiscuous with who you connect with. But, since these jobs are being PUSHED to users (by email, no less) rather than simply posted to a site for interested parties to browse, LinkedIn should build in tools for senders and receivers to manage their communication stream. Help us, LinkedIn! [...]

]]> By: JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Intro to UNsocial Networkinghttp://sixdegreesfromdave.com/linkedin-dear-nurse-recruiter-can-you-refer-a-bird-trainer/2006/09/12/comment-page-1/#comment-468 JibberJobber Blog » Blog Archive » Intro to UNsocial Networking Mon, 18 Sep 2006 13:54:51 +0000 http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/?p=43#comment-468 [...] When I started JibberJobber I knew that I could not go head-to-head with a giant like LinkedIn. It would be a short-lived battle as they have tons of power (millions of $, millions of users, and amazing power-users), and I had… well, nothing But there were some aspects of putting together my personal network, tracking it and managing it that I couldn’t find in LinkedIn. Furthermore, JibberJobber’s purpose is to empower the working professional (whether you are a professional sanitation person or accountant or high-level limo-riding executive) with tools (not just articles) that no one else has provided, to help manage transitions in jobs and increase your employability. [...] [...] When I started JibberJobber I knew that I could not go head-to-head with a giant like LinkedIn. It would be a short-lived battle as they have tons of power (millions of $, millions of users, and amazing power-users), and I had… well, nothing But there were some aspects of putting together my personal network, tracking it and managing it that I couldn’t find in LinkedIn. Furthermore, JibberJobber’s purpose is to empower the working professional (whether you are a professional sanitation person or accountant or high-level limo-riding executive) with tools (not just articles) that no one else has provided, to help manage transitions in jobs and increase your employability. [...]

]]> By: Daily itzBig Links 2006-09-15 - The itzBig Blog - Serving the Unserved – Recruiters, Job Seekers, Quiet Working Professionalshttp://sixdegreesfromdave.com/linkedin-dear-nurse-recruiter-can-you-refer-a-bird-trainer/2006/09/12/comment-page-1/#comment-440 Daily itzBig Links 2006-09-15 - The itzBig Blog - Serving the Unserved – Recruiters, Job Seekers, Quiet Working Professionals Fri, 15 Sep 2006 17:09:17 +0000 http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/?p=43#comment-440 [...] Six Degrees from Dave: LINKEDIN:JOBS - “DEAR NURSE RECRUITER, CAN YOU REFER A BIRD TRAINER?” “…a recent object of frustration filling your inboxes daily, at times more than five to ten in a day, and many of them often from the same person. The emails I am referring to are Linkedin Job broadcasts from people within my Linkedin network promoting jobs that they are trying to fill and seeking referrals that lead to hires.” [...] [...] Six Degrees from Dave: LINKEDIN:JOBS – “DEAR NURSE RECRUITER, CAN YOU REFER A BIRD TRAINER?” “…a recent object of frustration filling your inboxes daily, at times more than five to ten in a day, and many of them often from the same person. The emails I am referring to are Linkedin Job broadcasts from people within my Linkedin network promoting jobs that they are trying to fill and seeking referrals that lead to hires.” [...]

]]> By: Nick Royhttp://sixdegreesfromdave.com/linkedin-dear-nurse-recruiter-can-you-refer-a-bird-trainer/2006/09/12/comment-page-1/#comment-430 Nick Roy Fri, 15 Sep 2006 03:42:11 +0000 http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/?p=43#comment-430 When recruiting using LinkedIn, I think the best way to go about it is to use good old fashioned head hunting skills. Look that position that you have, create job opportunity, and look within your network. Is there anyone in your network that would meet these requirements? If so, contact that person. Explain to them that you have great opportunity that will utilize the skills and talents better. This is what I like to call getting after the passive job seeker, those job seekers that are not actively looking but can be persuaded to a better opportunity if one comes along. When recruiting using LinkedIn, I think the best way to go about it is to use good old fashioned head hunting skills. Look that position that you have, create job opportunity, and look within your network. Is there anyone in your network that would meet these requirements? If so, contact that person. Explain to them that you have great opportunity that will utilize the skills and talents better. This is what I like to call getting after the passive job seeker, those job seekers that are not actively looking but can be persuaded to a better opportunity if one comes along.

]]> By: Dave Mendozahttp://sixdegreesfromdave.com/linkedin-dear-nurse-recruiter-can-you-refer-a-bird-trainer/2006/09/12/comment-page-1/#comment-428 Dave Mendoza Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:49:45 +0000 http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/?p=43#comment-428 Konstantin says: \"I’ve never used it since I only recommend people I know extremely well, but it looks like you could withdraw it if you wanted to.\"I should emphasize that I agree recommendations/endorsements SHOULD ONLY be used to people you know extremely well ... no one is in disagreement, we all want their significance to be upheld, not diluted. My issue is that social realities provide that it is not unlikely that the relationship status can change for whatever reason between endorser and recipient.Best friends or confidants have momentary or lasting disputes that render the original intent meaningless, hence the need to provide the option to remove the endorsement and to likewise inform the membership that such an option exists. I am glad we had an opportunity to do so today. Konstantin says: \”I’ve never used it since I only recommend people I know extremely well, but it looks like you could withdraw it if you wanted to.\”

I should emphasize that I agree recommendations/endorsements SHOULD ONLY be used to people you know extremely well … no one is in disagreement, we all want their significance to be upheld, not diluted. My issue is that social realities provide that it is not unlikely that the relationship status can change for whatever reason between endorser and recipient.

Best friends or confidants have momentary or lasting disputes that render the original intent meaningless, hence the need to provide the option to remove the endorsement and to likewise inform the membership that such an option exists. I am glad we had an opportunity to do so today.

]]> By: Dave Mendozahttp://sixdegreesfromdave.com/linkedin-dear-nurse-recruiter-can-you-refer-a-bird-trainer/2006/09/12/comment-page-1/#comment-427 Dave Mendoza Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:41:58 +0000 http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/?p=43#comment-427 Konstantin, I am confident that the links you provided will be exceptionally helpful. I am confident my colleagues would agree that an information campaign is in order to ensure that the LinkedIn membership is aware that such options are available.Many of my colleagues were unaware of the links. It is a good start and I encourage my colleagues to initiate an effort to spread the information campaign.We hope to see more public attention drawn to these options for a more enjoyable experience. Konstantin,
I am confident that the links you provided will be exceptionally helpful. I am confident my colleagues would agree that an information campaign is in order to ensure that the LinkedIn membership is aware that such options are available.

Many of my colleagues were unaware of the links. It is a good start and I encourage my colleagues to initiate an effort to spread the information campaign.

We hope to see more public attention drawn to these options for a more enjoyable experience.

]]> By: GoodRecruitshttp://sixdegreesfromdave.com/linkedin-dear-nurse-recruiter-can-you-refer-a-bird-trainer/2006/09/12/comment-page-1/#comment-426 GoodRecruits Fri, 15 Sep 2006 02:25:30 +0000 http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/?p=43#comment-426 <strong>LinkedIn Enabling Spam...</strong>LinkedIn Jobs is helping to fill your inbox with spam these days in the name of networking.  Dave Mendoza says it like this: The manner in which Linkedin:Jobs is configured allows for abuse in the amount and redundancy of emailed...... LinkedIn Enabling Spam…

LinkedIn Jobs is helping to fill your inbox with spam these days in the name of networking.  Dave Mendoza says it like this: The manner in which Linkedin:Jobs is configured allows for abuse in the amount and redundancy of emailed……

]]> By: Konstantin Guerickehttp://sixdegreesfromdave.com/linkedin-dear-nurse-recruiter-can-you-refer-a-bird-trainer/2006/09/12/comment-page-1/#comment-423 Konstantin Guericke Thu, 14 Sep 2006 22:48:54 +0000 http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/?p=43#comment-423 There are new targeting options we could provide, but we would much prefer if users would not blast their jobs to 500 or 1,000 connections, but pick the ones who are most likely to know a candidate. If a member is not willing to carefully select who they ask for help, I think other people may start disconnecting from him.For 99.9% of our users, this is quite easy since they have a manageable number of connections they know well. However, those who are connected with strangers will have to be more careful.Please also note that recipients also have control over whether they want to receive these job notifications via email: https://www.linkedin.com/secure/settings?jobf=You can choose to hide recommendations you make completely from your recommendations list or show them to just your own connections. I have never used it, but I also see a link to withdraw a recommendation when I click on "edit" on this page: http://www.linkedin.com/recommendations?prs=I've never used it since I only recommend people I know extremely well, but it looks like you could withdraw it if you wanted to. Of course, breaking a connection is another way to do it. My guess is that it's kind of rude to withdraw a recommendation and that you'd usually want to disconnect anyway.-Konstantin http://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantin There are new targeting options we could provide, but we would much prefer if users would not blast their jobs to 500 or 1,000 connections, but pick the ones who are most likely to know a candidate. If a member is not willing to carefully select who they ask for help, I think other people may start disconnecting from him.

For 99.9% of our users, this is quite easy since they have a manageable number of connections they know well. However, those who are connected with strangers will have to be more careful.

Please also note that recipients also have control over whether they want to receive these job notifications via email:
https://www.linkedin.com/secure/settings?jobf=

You can choose to hide recommendations you make completely from your recommendations list or show them to just your own connections. I have never used it, but I also see a link to withdraw a recommendation when I click on “edit” on this page:
http://www.linkedin.com/recommendations?prs=

I’ve never used it since I only recommend people I know extremely well, but it looks like you could withdraw it if you wanted to. Of course, breaking a connection is another way to do it. My guess is that it’s kind of rude to withdraw a recommendation and that you’d usually want to disconnect anyway.

-Konstantin
http://www.linkedin.com/in/konstantin

]]> By: Shallyhttp://sixdegreesfromdave.com/linkedin-dear-nurse-recruiter-can-you-refer-a-bird-trainer/2006/09/12/comment-page-1/#comment-419 Shally Thu, 14 Sep 2006 17:25:22 +0000 http://sixdegreesfromdave.com/?p=43#comment-419 If you are frustrated with some of the networking pitfalls on LinkedIn you would benefit from digesting our recently launched Networking Tips for Recruiters. It includes 30+ tips that will help you build and groom your network. Its free, when you purchase the $9.95 LinkedIn CheatSheet at www.jobmachine.net.Cheers, Shally If you are frustrated with some of the networking pitfalls on LinkedIn you would benefit from digesting our recently launched Networking Tips for Recruiters. It includes 30+ tips that will help you build and groom your network. Its free, when you purchase the $9.95 LinkedIn CheatSheet at http://www.jobmachine.net.

Cheers,
Shally

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