Searches multiple databases online.
Chris "CM" Russell, The Recruiting Fly, has used the customized search technology to create a search engine that zaps through a number of online social networks at the same time. (Jobster Profiles, LinkedIn, Ryze, Ziggs, ZoomInfo).
It's called Talent Search. I haven't played around with it but the idea is pretty amazing.
Hat Tip Jason Davis
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New game offers the possibility
Jerry O interviews The Robert about Second Life, an online virtual reality world that has drawn front page attention from BusinessWeek.
What is Second Life?
Second Life is an online virtual reality game in which you can use real money to conduct Monopoly-style business with other players.
At least 10 million people pay $15 and up a month to play these games, and maybe 20 million more log in once in a while.
Real life companies are using it for demos of their products and Jerry predicts that it will replace Webex as a place for online meetings.
Recruiting and Virtual Reality
Recruitainment is the use of online games to test candidates for jobs. It sounds like a virtual world can offer huge possibilities in this arena.
And, for that matter, when is the Recruitosphere going to set up shop in a business fantasy land where an argument about metrics can end in quasi-physical violence?
Or, in which you can interview your LinkedIn candidates in your virtual offices or offsite at Virbucks.
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Online Job Simulation Games, popular testing tool.
Online job simulation games are becoming a popular way to test candidates.
How It Works
L'Oréal has a game in which you become GM of a cosmetics firm. You have to make decisons about R&D, marketing, production costs, quality, the whole gamut of business issues.
As you make decisions the game shows you their impact on your share price.
The Reward
The players with the highest share price index (based on market share, growth, profitability and social responsibility) try to sell a panel of judges on investing in their business.
The prize for a great presentation is a promise that your résumé will move to the head of the pack.
Al Thiffault, HR Director at L'Oréal Canada, claims the game makes L'Oréal attractive to young technophiles.
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