Boolean Basics I & II

A great session to learn about the basics of search, the correct operators to use, and simple, tried-and-true strings that will put you ahead of the competition. For beginners who are new to the whole world of search and staffing professionals looking to refresh their skills. Attending this session will lay down the foundation you need to find any person, anywhere on the internet. Webinar description:

• Boolean logic will be explained as well as defining all search operators that the top search engines use.
• Search Engines – Benefits of each major engine explained.
• Explaining differences and demonstrating Boolean strings in search engines, job boards, and social media sites like Linkedin.
• Participants will receive a copy of the presentation, the search strings used, and an hour of 1:1 assistance with the material anytime after the webinar.

This webinar is not meant to be just a copy-and-search session. Although that can be done with the material we present, the tools which we give you are meant to be built upon. By learning these search techniques, you can teach yourself to search using any engine on the web, even if it has not yet been invented.

Next Session: May 27th 2009
Instructor: Mark Tortorici
Length: 75 minutes
Cost: $99.00
Requirements: Basic knowledge of using the Internet and a PC.

To register or for more info contact Mark Tortorici: markt (at) duranhcp (dot) com - (408) 540-0076

Advanced Boolean Search I – The Science of the Search String

Watch out! This is an Advanced Boolean Search class that is NOT for the faint of heart. For sourcers, recruiters, research partners, and staffing professionals looking to advance their search skills beyond the run-of-the-mill "cheat sheets" that are out there. Attending this session will lay down the foundation you need to find any person, anywhere on the internet. Webinar description:

• Advanced Boolean logic that tops anything you’ve ever seen. Compound search strings that encompass various locations, job titles, and websites.
• Complex Google searches revealed that have stumped the most experienced search gurus.  These searches were developed by Mark Tortorici, an expert who has personally trained hundreds of staffing professionals around the world. 
• The best ways to run targeted searches for new grads.
• Google search broken down to an exact science by the experts who have studied Google Search and trained Google’s staffing force onsite. 
• Participants will receive a copy of the presentation, the search strings used, and an hour of 1:1 assistance with the material anytime after the webinar. 

This webinar is not meant to be just a copy-and-search session.  Although that can be done with the material we present, the tools which we give you are meant to be built upon.  By learning these search techniques, you can teach yourself to search using any engine on the web, even if it has not yet been invented.

Next Session: May 13th 2009
Instructor: Mark Tortorici
Length: 75 minutes
Cost: $99.00
Requirements: Basic knowledge of Boolean Search or comparable skills.

To register or for more info contact Mark Tortorici: markt (at) duranhcp (dot) com - (408) 540-0076

Advanced Boolean Search II – Finding People & Process Sourcing

People who need people!  For sourcers, recruiters, research partners, and staffing professionals who need the tools to find candidates on the internet.  If you have run out of ways to contact potential candidates, then this session will give you the tools you need to find any person, anywhere on the internet.  Webinar description:

• How to start a new research or name-generation project.  The best way to tackle your client’s job req and build out competitor company lists.  How to handle the technical aspects of your client’s job req.
• How to contact people beyond your 1st degree of Linkedin connections.
• Reliable people searches – if your potential candidate has left any kind of “internet footprint” online, then you should be able to find a phone number or email for them.
• New social media searches like Twitter and Facebook explained.  International social sites demonstrated as well. 
• Participants will receive a copy of the presentation, the search strings used, and an hour of 1:1 assistance with the material anytime after the webinar. 

This webinar is not meant to be just a copy-and-search session.  Although that can be done with the material we present, the tools which we give you are meant to be built upon.  By learning these search techniques, you can teach yourself to search using any engine on the web, even if it has not yet been invented.

Next Session: May 20th 2009
Instructor: Mark Tortorici
Length: 60 minutes
Cost: $79.00
Requirements: Basic knowledge of Boolean Search or comparable skills.

To register or for more info contact Mark Tortorici: markt (at) duranhcp (dot) com - (408) 540-0076