Becoming a Fluids Technician

Becoming a Fluids Technician Becoming a Fluids Technician There can be a big future in fluids, and many times, being a triole fluids technician is the starting point. Dave Jeanson, co-owner of Matrix Drilling Fluids, knows this all too well, having taken this position early in his career. Its about coordinating drilling fluids programs, he says. Many chemicals are utilized in the process, the ones used are dependent on where youre drilling and the depth.Jeanson says chemists, like himself, and engineers can be particularly adept at this job, as long as they dont mind their offices possibly being located on a drilling rig. Or having one of their best friends at times be a portable mud laboratory. With the drilling environment, when the drill-flow system circulates at a drilling rig its designed to carry the rock youre drilling up the drill bit to the surface formations, he says. Chemicals involved include beontonite, a clay that builds viscosity, a variety of polymers, and caustic sod a can be added to the mud systems.Dave Jeanson. Image Matrix Drilling FluidsThere are multiple challenges when drilling that arent always anticipated and might require making changes to the fluid system parameters in response. One is when you have abnormal pressureyou want to have sufficient mud density or you can have a well blowout, Jeanson says. Do calculations to find what mud weight is needed to balance the formation pressure. Another is when youre drilling along and encounter a dangerous hydrogen sulfide gas situation. A technician will react by doing a mud test to determine what needs to be done and whatever is necessary to protect human life. Another thing to consider is, youre drilling miles into the earth, some of these holes no bigger than eight and three quarters inches, and youre going into the earths stability. You have to be careful.Jeanson recalls a tough scenario he faced. I remember where we had both loss of circulation and high pressure at the same time, he says. We had a pressurized formation down below and up toward the surface had a lost circulation zone, so we couldnt keep up the column of fluid sufficiently to balance the pressure. We kept trying to kill the well and heal the losses up the hole tense, because it could have led to a blowout scenario. I was up for three days straight on that one. Thats when the job is tough.Jeanson worked in the position for three years, moved into the lab to assist with research and development, developing new mud systems and identifying new mud additives. Eventually it got him sharing the top rung at his own fluids drilling company. Youre always learning new things in this field and thats what Ive always found exciting, he says. If you like having a new product, system, or idea to work with then this a challenge someone will enjoy.Eric Butterman is an independent writer.Youre always learning new things in this field and thats what Ive always found exciting.Dave Jeanson, co-owner, Matrix Drilling Fluids

11 Tech Companies Hiring More Than Just Engineers

11 Tech Companies Hiring More Than Just Engineers11 Tech Companies Hiring More Than Just Engineers As tech companies like Lyft and Walmart eCommerce scale their operations, they begin to require a variety of more traditional non-tech roles to help transform their cool idea into real revenue. abverkauf representatives, marketing managers, operations pros - these roles are not only essential for a tech company to grow but they are also some of the fruchtwein common non-tech jobs being hired today, according to Glassdoor research .So if you know nothing about SQL or Java, dont cross tech companies off of your job search list. Here are 11 hot tech outfits looking for more than just engineers.Lyft Hiring For Operations Manager, Community Associate, Accountant, Business Development Lead, Sustainability Manager, Executive Assistant, Recruiter, Senior Manager of Sales Operations, VP of Integrated Marketing, Counsel, Head of Inclusion & Diversity Where Hiring San Francis co, CA Palo Alto, CA Nashville, TN New York, NY Denver, CO & more. What Employees Say The most diverse workplace I have ever been in and on average, people here have a very high EQ. The company has a vision I can get behind and I feel like my voice is heard and appreciated. - Current User Experience ResearcherWalmart eCommerce Hiring For Business Manager, Senior Manager of Brand Marketing, Principal Designer, Recruiter, Content Strategist, Operations Manager, Senior Paralegal, Senior Accountant, Senior Auditor, Associate Counsel, Administrative Assistant & more. Where Hiring San Bruno, CA What Employees Say Great place to work. You get to work with the most talented people. The place has a flat hierarchy. Teams use the latest open source technology - Former EmployeeApple Hiring For Apple Specialist-Retail Customer Services and Sales, Genius, Account Lead, Account Executive, Logistics Manager, AppleCare College Program, Business Traveler Specialist, Payment Specialist, Ex ecutive Assistant, Business Development Lead & more. Where Hiring Philadelphia, PA Portland, OR Novi, MI Tempe, AZ Cupertino, CA Austin, TX Reno, NV & more. What Employees Say Ive worked at Apple for over 9 years, holding 6 positions in 5 different stores. The company has great benefits and my own values are in line with our company values. - Current EmployeeSalesforce Hiring For Success Specialist, Associate Accountant, Manager of Renewals, Senior Consultant, Recruiting Coordinator, Sales Compensation Manager, Business Strategy & Analysis, Strategic Account Manager, Sales Operations Team Lead & more. Where Hiring San Francisco, CA Pittsburgh, PA Indianapolis, IN & more. What Employees Say Equality for women, work/life integrity, paid parental leave, mostly the team are great people, high IQ, high integrity, not many jerks. - Current EmployeeIBM Hiring For Client Solution Executive, Marketing Services Consultant, Financial Analyst, Recruiting Specialist, Strategy Consu ltant, Offering Manager, Project Manager, Marketing Analytics Strategist & more. Where Hiring Austin, TX Herndon, VA Albany, NY San Francisco, CA Cambridge, MA & more. What Employees Say The working culture and environment is good here. Freedom to employees and facility of work from home. - Current Applications DeveloperGoogle Hiring For People Consultant, Contract and Product Operations Associate, Communications Manager, Content Strategist, Strategic Planning Analyst, Product Marketing Manager, Technical Program Manager & more. Where Hiring Ann Arbor, MI Mountain View, CA Chicago, IL Austin, TX Kirkland, WA & more. What Employees Say Compensation & perks you get well paid, especially given the growth of the stocks you get. Gym is top notch, on-site medical center, free food, etc. - Current EmployeeOracle Hiring For Senior Manager of Competitive Intelligence, Senior Financial Analyst, Business Analyst, Telesales Business Development Manager, Solution Specialist, Sales Representative, Product Marketing Sales Lead, Principal Field Analyst, Benefits Specialist & more. Where Hiring Orlando, FL Redwood City, CA Denver, CO Cambridge, MA Bozeman, MT Bellevue, WA Austin, TX & more. What Employees Say The work is intellectually stimulating. Great benefits and incentives for salespeople. Great culture and community. Talented leadership with years of experience. - Current Client freundSAP Hiring For Technical Recruiter, UX Content Strategist, Head of Global Events, Quality Expert, Business Development, Customer Support Specialist, Business Manager, Travel & Expense Consultant, Outbound Market Development Rep & more. Where Hiring Palo Alto, CA Eden Prairie, MN Bellevue, WA Miami, FL Newtown Square, PA Los Angeles, CA & more. What Employees Say Truly a work hard-have fun atmosphere. SAP advocates wellness, well-being and work-life balance. Very large company with lots of networking opportunities. Great benefits. Strong leadership. - Current Sales and Business Development RepresentativeAmazon Hiring For Visual Designer, Business Development Manager, Amazon Go Lead Retail Associate, Marketing Strategist, Global Account Manager, Executive Assistant, Manager of Partner Sales, Partner Sales Manager, Technical Program Manager, Whole Foods Shopper, Customer Success Leader, Enterprise Service Manager, Driver coach & more. Where Hiring Seattle, WA East Palo Alto, CA Memphis, TN North Randall, OH Chicago, IL Minneapolis, MN Salt Lake City, UT Atlanta, GA & more. What Employees Say Really smart people, a lot of opportunity for growth, always encouraged to be innovative, think big, and create something new. Competitive salary and benefits with other major tech companies. 100% self-motivating work environment. No dress code and 4 legged friends are welcome. - Current EmployeeWorkday Hiring For Corporate PR Manager, Administrative Assistant, Pricing Analyst, Program Manager of Sales, Regional Vice President of Sales, Financials V alue Manager, Engagement Manager, Customer Success Manager & more. Where Hiring Berwyn, PA Pleasanton, CA Boulder, CO Boston, MA Salt Lake City, UT New York, NY & more. What Employees Say Co-workers are smart, dedicated, and very, very supportive. Strong sense of mission and future. Great founders easy to rally behind. Solid pay, good benefits. - Current Senior ManagerVerizon Hiring For Client Partner-Sales, Senior Security Consultant, Customer Service Clerk, Field Operations Manager, Project Manager-Social, Recruiter, Project Management Consultant, Incident Manager & more. Where Hiring New York, NY Hayward, CA Lake Mary, FL Irving, TX Pittsburg, PA Cary, NC Alpharetta, GA & more. What Employees Say Benefits and pay seem really good vacation days start day 1. Pretty good amount of training if you have some type of skill with technology. - Current Fios TechnicianFlexport Hiring For Sales Operations Associate, Product Operations Manager, Sales Development Manager, Global Compensation Analyst, Product Marketing Manager, Product Illustrator & more. Where Hiring Atlanta, GA San Francisco, CA Los Angeles, CA New York, NY & more. What Employees Say I have never learned so much in my entire life. Everything from logistics, sales, operations, business strategy, leadership, management and working/coordinating with weltweit teams. Its like getting paid for an MBA. - Current Employee

Veteran Employment Resources

Veteran Employment Resources Veteran Employment ResourcesVeteran Employment Resourcesapplauds the efforts of every public and private sector organization that hires Veterans. We stand ready to assist job seekers and to enable the hiring process with the right expertise, tools, and technologies to enrich Veterans post-military lives while meeting the human capital life cycle needs of organizations everywhere that hire Veterans.Resources for VeteransMilitary.com, a business unit of Worldwide, Inc., is the nations largest military and veteran online news and membership organization serving active duty personnel, reservists, guard members, retirees, veterans, family members, defense workers and those considering military careers. Military.com enables Americans with military affinity to access information on their benefits, advance their careers, enjoy military discounts, and stay connected for life. Many of employment resources and services for Veterans were developed by and are accessed through Military.comsVeterans Employment Center.1. Military Skills Translator This online tool civilianizes a service members work experience to allow them to better communicate their skill sets to civilian employers and human resources professional and matches those skills with current job openings.2. Veteran Career Network This unique online networking tool allows veterans to connect or reconnect with other Veterans for the purpose of sharing information about job openings or getting guidance from a trusted advisor about launching a post-military career search. This social tool allows a direct vet-to-vet mentoring relationship to assist in military transition.3. Resume Builder Once veterans have translated their skills to civilian terms, they can then build a resume that will match the format of other civilians applying for the same job. Because military resumes are written in a specific style, they dont always make sense to the civilian employers. The Resume Builder bridges that gap.4. Veteran Career Fairs With over 40 onsite career expos in and around military installations, veterans have ample opportunity to meet with prospective employers and interview on the spot for an opening. For those who cant attend in person, there are also the Virtual Career Fairs, which replicate the experience online and provide exposure to a number of key employers looking to hire veterans.5. Specialized Job Search Veterans dont need to waste time looking for jobs in industries or companies that arent interested in or in need of their skill sets. The Veteran Job Search function cuts to the chase and puts military friendly jobs in one database that is easily accessible by the job-seeking veteran.Recruitment solutions for employers seeking to hire VetsAll the resources and services that assist veterans in preparing for and finding civilian jobs speed and simplify the process of connecting veterans with employers open jobs. In addition, has developed a suite of products for empl oyers specifically designed to attract, search and match veterans with opportunities.1. Veteran Friendly Job Postings Companies, particularly in some specialty areas, know they want to hire veterans. Our Veteran-Friendly Job Postings resource gives those companies the fruchtwein direct access to our military network and allows them to put their employment needs front and center with qualified job seekers.2. Veteran Power Resume Search For those employers looking for a highly targeted way of finding an employee with specific skill sets, the Veteran Power Resume Search maximizes SeeMore, most powerful search engine, and gives them access to over 800,000 veterans who are ready to work. This unique and effective tool allows direct connection to the candidates employers are looking for and allows for quick match ups between employer and seekers.3. Military Career Ad Network Military Career Ad Network allows employers to take their veteran job postings on Military.com and distribute them to sites all over the web. Using sophisticated behavioral targeting, to reach millions of veterans on sites they frequently use. Employers can reach a larger pool of candidates by casting a wider net to the places we know the veterans are visiting online.Learn more about Hiring a Veteran

Universal Robots Grabs New York Stock Exchange Manufacturer At...

generisch Robots Grabs New York Stock Exchange Manufacturer At... Universal Robots Grabs New York Stock Exchange Manufacturer At... Universal Robots Grabs New York Stock Exchange, Manufacturer AttentionEveryone knows a business has arrived when its leaders ring the bell to close trading on the New York Stock Exchange. Late belastung year, however, the exchange broke from tradition and chose a Universal Robots UR5e to perform the task.The event was not organized for Universal, a Danish startup acquired in 2015 by Teradyne, an automated test and measurement firm. Instead, it honored the fifth anniversary of ROBO Global, a feststellung that invests in robot-related public companies.Universals UR5e encapsulates the type of innovation and business performance that has caused both investors and factory owners to take notice. It is lightweight, easy to set up, and safe enough to operate around workers (as well as financiers and executives).A Universal Robots UR5e rings the bell on the New Y ork Stock Exchange.It is also easy to program. Users simply position the obere extremitt where they want it, then use tablet- or smartphone-based software to tell it what to do at each position. Once the robot begins the task, it automatically optimizes movement between positions. It usually takes about 15 minutes to program the robot, said Stuart Shepherd, the companys sales manager for the Americas.ASME.org Editors Story Choice The Rise from BattleBot to Corporate Robot Most Popular Story Artificial and 3D-Printed Skin Advances for Robots, HumansMost conventional robots, by contrast, require dedicated programmers and a fence to prevent workers from getting close enough to get injured.Universal created the market for cobots, small collaborative robots that work around people without safety cages, 10 years ago. By the close of 2018, it held a 60 percent share of the cobot market, despite vigorous competition from now-defunct Rethink Robotics and such old-line industrial robot arm ve ndors as ABB, Fanuc, Kuka, and Yaskawa.It is also a business success. By the close of 2018, Universals sales were on track to double to $255 million, Shepherd said. Revenue grew 72 percent in 2017, 62 percent in 2016, and 58 percent in 2015.Shepherd joined the company last April, after a 35-year career in the robotics industry. He graduated from Purdue University with a mechanical engineering technology degree, held positions at FANUC, KUKA, and Gdel,served a term as Chairman of the Robotic Industries Association, and is currently the Chairman of the Association for Advancing Automation.Through most of his career, Shepherd sold heavy-duty robots to large automakers. Universals approach to the market is very different, he said. Instead of targeting industrial giants, Universal is going after small and medium-sized enterprises. These companies often have no robot experience, no dedicated robot teams, and many applications that have never used robots before.Breaking into this highly di verse market requires time and resources for intensive application development. Thats why Shepherd called Teradynes 2015 acquisition of Universal Robots a tipping point. The larger company, which had $2.1 billion in revenue in 2017, was able to pump more money into research, engineering, sales, and manufacturing.Teradyne optimized Universals supply chain. Many fast-growing companies have trouble meeting demand Shepherd explained. Teradyne addressed that problem by ensuring Universal had dual sources for critical components to reduce the likelihood of delays or shortages.Under Teradyne, Universal redesigned its robots. The new e-Series is easier to configure and assemble, and can go from order to delivery anywhere in the world in five to seven days.The robots are also easier to deploy and maintain. It took about an hour and a half to set up the UR5e used to ring the bell at the Stock Exchange. The redesign also slashes the time needed to swap out misbehaving joints from hours to abou t eight or nine minutes.Universal used its position as the cobot industrys dominant player to createUR+, a marketplacewhere users canUR-certifiedaccessories for its robots.The company always relied on third-party vendors for grippers, cameras, sensors, lights, actuators, and other devices. The new marketplace provides an easier way for customers to search their options.We dont add extra value to that channel or try to monetize it, Shepherd said. We just connect customers with solutions. Every nanosecond we spend on those accessories is another nanosecond wasted.Instead, Universal focuses tightly on RD and manufacturing.We have to stay ahead of the competition, Shepherd said. The reason were market leaders is that we built robots for collaboration right from the beginning. Its the only thing we do, and we have a limited sortiment of products, robots optimized for 3, 5, and 10 kilograms.ur growth path is to replicate the growth of large industrial robots, but in 10-kilogram and under applications. Our challenge is to reach small-to-midsized entrepreneurs with the right applications. Maybe our robots cant do spot welding, but they can feed pieces to a larger robot that does, he said.Another future market could be warehouse and logistics robots. Last August, Teradyne acquired Denmarks Mobil Industrial Robots. It makes mobile vehicles that can navigate warehouses and shop floors autonomously. Universals lightweight robot arms could provide those platforms with the ability to pick and unload products autonomously, Shepherd said.Read Part 2 of this story to find out why ROBO Global wants companies like Teradyne and Universal Robots in its portfolio.More Exclusive Stories from ASME.org Fight Climate Change, Build the Wall Using the Eyes of Killer Shrimp to Design a Super Camera 3D-Printed Cement Improves Crack Resistance For Further Discussion Our growth path is to replicate the growth of large industrial robots, but in 10-kilogram and under applications. Our challeng e is to reach small-to-midsized entrepreneurs with the right applications.Stuart Shepherd, Universal RobotsUniversal Robots Grabs New York Stock Exchange Manufacturer At... Universal Robots Grabs New York Stock Exchange AttentionIn Part One of this story, we took a look at how Universal Robots UR5e is helping to usher in a new era of affordable collaborative robots. Here, we explore why Wall Street is interested in the cobot market.Teradyne and Universal Robots are the types of success stories ROBO Global wants in its portfolio. ROBO is what is known as an exchange traded fund. It invests in stocks (in this case, robot-related stocks) and trades on nine exchanges around the world like any other stock.ROBO Global invests in a wide sortiment of companies with significant investments in robots, automation, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, actuators, sensors, and application-specific companies. Small and mid-cap companies (with stock values below $2 billion) make up 77 percent of i ts portfolio.Chris Buck, the funds head of capital markets and sales, argues that ROBO Global is a conservative way to invest in the robots-automation-artificial intelligence sector.In the five years since the fund launched, several similar ETFs have come to market. Their portfolios often invest heavily in a small number of market leaders, he said. This makes them vulnerable, because those leaders are vulnerable to technology changes.While ROBO also looks for leading businesses and technologies, it does not place large bets on any of the companies in its portfolio.Our top 10 out of 87 companies represent only 15 to 18 percent of investment, Buck said. We try not to pick winners, but cast a wide net over the ecosystem. We want to ride the megatrend wave.ASME.orgs Editors Pick Fight Climate Change, Build the Wall Top Story Using the Eyes of Killer Shrimp to Design a Super CameraWhile many investors believe robots are a good bet for the future, the cooperative robot segment exemplified by Universal could prove even better, according to Henrik Christensen, who attended a conference held by ROBO Global prior to the bell ringing ceremony. Christensen heads University of California, San Diegos Institute for Contextual Robotics and is lead editor of the U.S. Robotics Roadmap. He is also one of ROBO Globals advisors.Cobots are designed to work safely around humans.Collaborative robots now make up only a small fraction of the industrial automation market. Universal, for example, has only sold 27,000 UR robots since its inceptionabout as many as the total number of robots sold in the United States in 2017. Yet the International Federation of Robotics expects cobots to account for 34 percent of sales by 2025, Christensen said.He expects robots (as well as automation) to play a major role in mass customization, building products to specific customer requirements. This trend would put a premium on plants located closer customers. This may eventually affect global trade. Whi le the supply chains of developed nations have moved to low-wage nations like China, he believes robots and other advanced technologies could lead to increased on-shoring over the next 10 to 15 years.Christensen also addressed Chinese competition in robots. Chinese salaries have risen 350 percent over the past 10 to 15 years, while U.S. salaries have remained flat. This puts pressure on China to find new ways to compete with U.S. manufacturers. One way is to invest in robots.China is already building components for robots, but they are at least a factor of five worse than those built elsewhere. Their lifetime is lower. Its hard to play catch up in a fast-moving industry, he said.Still, he noted that Chinas Midea Group recently purchased Germanys Kuka, and could use its IP to accelerate Chinas learning curve. He expects it will take five to 10 years for China to make a truly competitive robot. All that time, robotics firms in developed nations will be pushing hard to increase capabil ities.Which suggests that Universals robot may not be the last to ring the bell at the end of trading on the New York Stock Exchange.More Exclusive Content from ASME.org The Rise from BattleBot to Corporate Robot Artificial and 3D-Printed Skin Advances for Robots, Humans 3D-Printed Cement Improves Crack Resistance For Further Discussion The International Federation of Robotics expects cobots to account for 34 percent of sales by 2025. Henrik Christensen, University of CaliforniaHenrik Christensen, University of California, San Diego

Dress Up Your Talents To Land a Fashion Post

Dress Up Your Talents To Land a Fashion PostDress Up Your Talents To Land a Fashion PostQuestion I am a third-year undergraduate student who plans to work in the business side of the fashion industry. I have contacted a number of large fashion retailers and have been turned down for internships because I am bedrngnis in a fashion-marketing, co-op or internship program because my school doesnt offer them. How can I gain experience in this field? Sarah, MontrealSarah You are faced with the challenge of demonstrating an area of specialization/product knowledge in your case, fashion to complement your business focus.Based on the feedback, you are right to assume that you have to acquire some direct experience to gain entry to this field. Because the traditional routes of a fashion-related major or a co-op are blocked for you, seek out more imaginative approaches to making contacts and learning the fashion side of the business. Attend fashion events or become a student member of a prof essional fashion association, for example, where you can hang out with fashion-industry pros and pick up on the nuances of the industry. If you are competing for positions with fashion majors, it is wise to incorporate some of the relevant academic coursework into your portfolio. Check online or write to fashion-marketing programs for their curriculum, and arrange to take one class, even if it is Internet-based, so you can highlight fashion coursework on your resume. Although your school doesnt offer a formal internship program, see if you can convince a local merchant to take you on as an intern. If large fashion retailers are putting up roadblocks, approach a smaller concern in the industry from a different angle. I recall one student who succeeded in setting up an internship with a local milliner in her tiny boutique shop. She had a fabulous experience, not only becoming part of the retail scene, but making fashion contacts and getting an inside look at hat design.

The Hidden Treasure of Data Analyst Resume

The Hidden Treasure of Data Analyst Resume Data Analyst Resume and Data Analyst Resume - The Perfect Combination For instance, there are tons of socially relevant data sets readily available on the internet that you can analyze. In order to choose what to emphasize, youve got two great sources of information. Theres a great deal of easily accessible info online about data for most health conditions. There are a number of free resume writing templates online which will be able to help you with layout etc.. Selecting a resume font type is an intimidating task. There are hundreds and hundreds of fonts on the internet today. Well, then the templates mentioned previously are only the thing you want. Resume they differ wildly, so you will need to think carefully about the best format to present what you have to offer. In case you have any questions or comments about how to compose a professional resume for a data analyst, dont hesitate to comment below. The expert summary for a s easoned professional can be put on top, together with bullet points. As the geschftlicher umgang is overwhelmed with so many distinct data platforms and custom implementations, employers wish to find you have experience in many iterations too. Yes, technology moves at a breakneck speed, which is the reason why tech workers in particular must make sure they are showcasing their capacity to stay on top of the curve. If you dont have any working experience for a data scientist, then youve got to figure out the way to signal you could do the work anyway. For those who have well over 10 decades of data analytics experience, start with your latest job. Therefore, the data analysts job is quite crucial in the policy-making and decision-making amount of an organization or company. Our 5-step small geschftlicher umgang analyst job search procedure will help you through what you want to do in order to get hired as a business analyst.You must be in a position to prove youre passionate a bout the business and have both an analytical and creative mind. Such a crucial job requires a lot of special hard and soft skills. The career is likely to see greater-than-average growth in the next few years. Have a peek at a number of the advantages and disadvantages below to help you decide whether a career in healthcare analysis is an excellent fit. If youre applying to a position outside your school or experiences area, dont hesitate to include your address to demonstrate that you already live there. Its possible to set the skills on top, beneath your executive summary, or you could set them beneath your experience. Not to worry, you can show youve got relevant knowledge in different ways. Your experience will reflect the quantity of work youve done and the scale of information you have analyzed. Technical skills arent all. You are able to also see Resume Templates. Without a Data Analyst, a business wouldnt be able to comprehend whats successful and whats unsuccessfu l moving forward. As businesses become conscious of the advantages of investing in data analysis, therell be an increasing number of jobs on the industry. Businesses rely on financial analysts to ascertain when its an auspicious time to purchase or sell certain securities and, sometimes, companies use reports collect by financial analysts to establish if the whole business needs to be sold. All businesses want to understand what you could do for them.

Top 10 Recruiter Blog Posts of 2012

Top 10 Recruiter Blog Posts of 2012Its been a crazy year in the world of recruitment. Digital and social media have opened up multiple new avenues for recruiters to connect with talented candidates. Now you can connect with top talent on LinkedIn, find great people in an industry-specific Twitter chat, and even view talent before the interview thanks to video resumes and one-way video interviews.But recruiters are still dealing with slashed budgets, skill gaps and a deluge of resumes in their inboxes. Before you start formulating your 2013 plan of attack to find and hire the best people, you might want to take a look at these 10 great recruiter blog deutsche post dhlsHow to Rule Passive Candidates In or Out on The Undercover Recruiter Passive candidates are great, but it can be tough to figure out if theyre the right talent you need. This post by Jorgen Sundberg looks at ways to determine if your passive candidate is a keeper or if you should rule them out.Congratulate The Undercove r Recruiter on Twitter8 Ways To Excite Employees about your Employee Referral Scheme on Recruiter.com By now, you should understand how important employee referrals can be to your recruiting process. Current employees know great talent you can tap into, if only you can get those employees referring their talented friends. This post by Kazim Ladimeji talks about some of the ways to get your current workforce excited about employee referrals.Congratulate Kazim and Recruiter.com on TwitterRecruiters Let Quarterbacks Throw on Interviewing.com Even if football isnt your thing, this smart post by Rajpreet Heir makes sense. Evaluate your superstar candidates in a way that matches their individual skill sets.Congratulate Interviewing.com on Twitter25 Social Media Tips from Recruiters on Talent HQ Social media is becoming increasingly important in the world of recruiting. Most recruiters now use social media to source, research, and connect with candidates. This blog post goes straight to th e source fellow recruiters for some social media how-tos.Congratulate Talent HQ on TwitterIt Will Be a Mobile, Visual, Interactive, and Personal 2013 on ERE.net Looking ahead to the new year, author Erin Bazinet posits the importance of mobile recruiting will increase. This shouldnt be surprising, considering how much time we all spend on our smartphones and tablets now. Look to this post for great ways to make sure youre optimized for a more visual, personal, and mobile future.Congratulate Erin and ERE.net on TwitterR.O.I. The Return On Irrelevance on The Recruiting Unblog This interesting post by Bill Boorman wonders if recruiters spend too much time trying to control the message, especially when it comes to social media. Instead, he urges recruiters to form real connections in order to leverage social media in a more organic way.Congratulate The Recruiting Unblog on TwitterThe Candidate Experience And Sourcing It Matters And Heres Why on SourceCon Why is candidate experience so important? This post by author Lance Haun explores the importance of maintaining a positive candidate experience if youre looking to recruit the top talent you need.Congratulate Lance and SourceCon on TwitterWhy Great SEO Is Recruitments Secret Weapon on Talent Minded SEO, or search engine optimization, isnt just for business marketing or digital gurus anymore. This post by Rachel Jackson discusses how it can also serve as the secret weapon in your recruiting arsenal.Congratulate Talent Minded on TwitterHire Like Google Or Should You? on Vertical Integration Google has a famously tough interview process, where often wacky curveball questions are asked of interested candidates. But is this really the best hiring method? This post looks at whether or not you should be following Googles lead when it comes to hiring great people.Congratulate Vertical Integration on TwitterThe Ron Swanson Guide to Communicating with the C-Suite on Staffing Talk If youve ever seen NBCs hit sitcom Parks a nd Recreations, you know Ron Swanson has his own pyramid of greatness for a reason. That reason is because the mustachioed libertarian is undoubtedly awesome. This fun post by Jonathan Katz discusses how you can take some tips from Ron Swanson when it comes to the realm of communication.Congratulate Staffing Talk on TwitterGreat posts, right? And just in case you missed them, here are the top five recruiting posts in 2012 right from Spark Hires own blog4 Ways Video Interviews Help Startups Scale their Workforce Recruiting great employees for a startup company can be stressful. This helpful post points out how video interviews can help startup companies recruit the best people faster.Tweet Your Way to Better Hiring In honor of Social Media Week 2012, Spark Hire took at look at how recruiters can use the top platforms to find talent. In this post, talked about how to recruit great candidates 140 characters at a time using Twitter.Like Your Way to the Best Employees With Social Media W eek as inspiration, Spark Hire took a look at how the big dogs of the social media world hire the best people. In this post, we delve into how Facebook has built an verbunden empire by hiring the best people.Link In to Great Candidates Like LinkedIn In the last Social Media Week post, Spark Hire took a look at how LinkedIn finds great people to keep their professional networking service moving forward. Using LinkedIn is a great way to find smart professionals online, but how can you hire like the social network itself?What is Candidate Experience? Just what is candidate experience and why is it so important to your recruiting efforts? This post addresses these important topics to help you improve the experience of your candidates and ensure youll keep getting the top-tier applicants you need.Have some blog posts we missed? Share in the commentsIMAGECourtesy of Flickr by Kristian Niemi.