In the interest of answering comments (and even a voicemail!) about topics I’ve written about I wanted to follow up on my last Google Maps related article.  The original article was just something to get the idea wheels turning in regards to the various ways a recruiter might use online maps.  With quick thoughts ranging from commuter blues to competition bingo – there are definitely some things worth a second look.

I remember a day when the newspaper was the starting point for a typical job search and the interesting shift that took place as over the years that starting place migrated to the job boards.  What we’ve seen in recent years is another shift… to search engines.  With some sort of search box listed on nearly any browser’s homepage (or in it’s toolbars) it’s no surprise – but what about the next shift?  Is it to, or does it include, searching maps for jobs?  Well… it might.

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I’ve received a few requests asking about how recruiters can use Google to better source candidates or streamline some recruiting efforts.  Since I was actually in the process of playing with some Google Maps mashups when the last request came in I thought I’d hit on some neat things recruiters can do with Google Maps.  First let me say that I’m by no means implying that Google is THE resource to use – I just feel that Google sees the writing on the wall and is aggressive in regards to making the web experience more social by making themselves your gateway to all things "cloud" thus they get so much of my attention.

Okay… so back on track – Google Maps.
Everyone knows the basics – typing in information on your favorite map site to determine if reasonable commuting distances or surrounding areas to recruit from.  But Continue Reading…