In case you’ve missed it, something big has happened across-the-pond in the world of digital recruiting.  Two of the big players in the sector, have now become one, with Monster buying Yahoo Hotjobs for USD 225 million (GBP 143 million).

It’s an interesting development, particularly given the ill health of the recruitment sector both home and abroad, but the deal is unlikely to have much to do with the economics of the sector.  Yahoo, who have had a history of bold acquisitions <more..>

Online job-related searches down 5 million (Today)

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The number of job-related searches conducted online by UK consumers dropped by over 5 million between October and December 2009 reveals a new report by Greenlight, the UK’s leading independent search marketing agency. <more..>

SupplyChainRecruit receives Whatjobsite seal (9 Mar 2010)

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2010 is proving to be a spectacular year for leading supply chain job board, SupplyChainRecruit.com. Already short listed as a finalist for the Onrec Niche Job Board of the Year Award; SupplyChainRecruit.com has also received a Whatjobsite kitemark. <more..>

Ireland’s First Recruitment iPhone App (8 Mar 2010)

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The online and mobile platform, Txtajob.ie, which provides job seekers with relevant job vacancy alerts via mobile phone, has today launched Ireland’s first recruitment iPhone application. The app, which is now available to download for free <more..>