Creating a JOBS thread/forum?

[mingcourt]

I just thought of this after a few posts regarding JOBS and EMPLOYMENT.

Im just thinking that this will benefit all of the people who are seeking/looking for voluntary work, or becoming an employee of some sort.

With the amount of people surfing on RFD, im sure people will gain from this as 'word of mouth' is important in the business world.

[Vin Diesel]

I don't think it will work considering that $99.8 percent of RFD'ers are employees and not employers. Most RFD'ers are students and young people who work for companies/corporations.

What we can do is have a "job sighting" forum, it will work like this: If my cousin tells me that there would be hiring 5 new people at his workplace I will come here and post the info and the address of the factory so people from here can go there and grab those jobs. If I see asign that says "help needed" I will come to the forum and post the address of the place. Only this way will it work, but expecting to get a flow of employment from fellow RFD'ers would be like expecting a Pizza Hut delivery in an Ethiopian village-- it won't happen man.

[ieatkittens]

A lot of us RFD'ers that are students are also students looking for work....so I think that this is a very good idea, ming.

As for Vin... Most people probably said the same thing about people coming and sharing deals on RFD, but lo-and-behold.

IF Ninety Nine dollars and eighty cents percent (wtf) of RFD'ers work for big companies, then it would be very easy for them to either lets us know about jobs inside the companies or to suggest to their employers that they post an ad on the boards.

It works both ways, and we don't have to rely on you or your cousin. :P

[mingcourt]

Its unlikely that we'll find many EMPLOYERS on RFD.

But some research stated that like 85% of jobs are not advertised and are usually found via "word of mouth" or "contacts". So although the majority of people are employees, and not employers, i still think its likely many ppl can benefit if we can have discussions, etc.

[swifferman]

Originally posted by mingcourt@Apr 28 2004, 06:47 PM
Its unlikely that we'll find many EMPLOYERS on RFD.

But some research stated that like 85% of jobs are not advertised and are usually found via "word of mouth" or "contacts". So although the majority of people are employees, and not employers, i still think its likely many ppl can benefit if we can have discussions, etc.

yeah but that 85% is WITHIN the company, so it's tough for you to hear it!

unless you set up a secret spy station inside the building! :ph34r:

I'll shut up now

[SirloinofBeef]

I was thinking about posting the same thing on OT. People who are already working can make some extra cash if their employers give out an incentive for your referral. I think that's a great idea benefitting everyone.

1. Employers get who they want
2. Someone gets a job
3. Referral gets $$$ to blow

For example, the place I work for occasionally post jobs for external candidates. Looking for a receptionist right now.

[Carnage]

Originally posted by SirloinofBeef@Apr 28 2004, 10:19 PM

For example, the place I work for occasionally post jobs for external candidates. Looking for a receptionist right now.

Just get one of the computer programmers to do it like my company.

We don't get enough volume of people, so we have no receptionist and the calls get forwarded to one of the HR ladies who are the receptionest for the day.

Of course people don't realize this(even though there's a sign). So they stand there for awhile before wandering into my office.

My office though is a large room which houses 3 programmers. I was the first progammer there, so I was smart enough to snag the corner to the left of the door. So it's the other guys that get nailed by the people. :ph34r:

[canabiz]

I second this motion

We need a JOBs forum mods

Lots of things could be discussed there, jobs, careers, interviews, overseas opportunities, salary negotiations, workplace behaviour etc

[B40]

Not a bad idea, but I think it won't be busy enough to create its own forum.

BTW if anyone can find me a job paying $50k+ I'll give you half of my first pay check

[Headhunter]

Hell yes, great idea.

Not a bad idea, but I think it won't be busy enough to create its own forum.

I think you drastically underestimate the number of job seekers on RFD. Takes big bucks to capitalize on Hot Deals!

[B40]

Hell yes, great idea.


I think you drastically underestimate the number of job seekers on RFD. Takes big bucks to capitalize on Hot Deals!

Very true, it will have less posts, but greater earning potential.

So are you a real head hunter?

[formalentity]

agreed I think its a great Idea

[felix]

I'm in!

[wanted]

How did this thread get revived? What are people searching on RFD nowadays.

[B40]

How did this thread get revived? What are people searching on RFD nowadays.

hehe people always complain...

someone starts a thread that's been posted before, people start b1tching about repost and post links to a thread a year old

someone does a search and continues a thread instead of starting a new one and someone b1tches about how this thread got revived