360WorkForce is the newest and most innovative service provided by the creative minds of Jeff Garber, CEO, and Dan Fedrizzi, COO.  In an era plagued with a volatile job market and constantly evolving landscape, 360WorkForce is delivering what employers everywhere didn’t know they couldn’t live without.

As a client of 360WorkForce, Cathy Avallone, Vice-President of Human Resources for hhgregg was kind enough to allow me to interview her regarding her experience with this exciting new product.

Q.  Cathy, how would you compare your experience with 360WF to more traditional recruiting methods?

A. Like many companies working with very lean HR staffs, I don’t have a designated recruiter.  The people on my staff wear many hats and have more than they can get done in a day.  Once we were assigned an HR professional that met our needs, the process was very smooth.  We did not incur the typical costs that traditional recruiters charge and had all the information on our designated portal of the 360 website available 24/7.

Q.  What were the biggest challenges and what were the biggest advantages?

A. We are a unique retailer with very specific needs. Probably, the biggest challenge was getting on the same page regarding what we were actually looking for.  We are opening several new stores in new geographic regions, so this was a learning experience for all of us.  Once we were able to articulate what we wanted and our HR partner understood the criteria, it was like having an extension of the team, as opposed to just a vendor. I suppose that is the biggest advantage, along with being able to actually view a recorded screening interview.  So many times you bring people in having not met them and it is a total waste of time. That would not happen with this process.

Q.  As a service provider, was there transparency throughout the staffing process?

A. From the client side, I was able to log-in, review any or all resumes that were submitted, review notes and recommend who I wanted to be interviewed via a recorded Skype interview.  I was notified when the recorded screening interviews were available and was able to watch a 30 minute screening interview, which was very valuable.  Our HR resource also provided great notes and things she saw that were valuable to determining who to bring in for a face-to-face interview.

Q.  Did you find the quality of the candidates met your requirements?

A. Of the 5 we brought in for face-to-face interviews, 3 were made offers.

Q.  Would you recommend 360WorkForce to other companies?

Yes, I would recommend 360WF to other companies.  It is a great concept. I think it is especially beneficial when you are working with fewer resources than you need internally.  I loved being able to view the recorded screening interviews, which is a huge advantage.  I can’t stress enough the value and importance of the relationship between the employer and the HR resource.  I believe it is a cost effective way to enhance your staffing process.

So, there you have it – straight from the client.

Some companies are on a hiring freeze for certain departments. They’re “cutting the fat,” so to speak, and certain positions have been hit hard – well, the companies that have little foresight and aren’t interested in long-term investment and potential. Important to note is that almost all of these jobs can either be full-time positions, or can be taken  as a consulting position. Each position will have duties specific to the company’s needs and, as you will see below, there are different titles used for similar positions.

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All average annual salaries are an estimate and represent the standard range of pay. The end pay will depend on your experience and other factors. Salary estimates found at Payscale.com and represent the pay range based upon the position listed and the city of Santa Clara, California.

Community Manager

What the position entails: This job is all about the consumer/reader/member. You will manage forums, deal with problems and questions presented on various social media outlets (i.e. Twitter). Think of it as a combination of customer support and public relations done online.
Average annual salary: $39,000 – $69,000
Open positions:

• Collabnet – Community Manager
• Bronx High School of Science Alumni Association – Social Media Online Community Manager
• Warner Bros. Records – Community Manager
• RarePlanet.org – Community and Social Media Manager

Content Manager

What the position entails: This position is more than an editor, and more than a writer, but definitely combines the two within. You will be expected to ensure perfection on all of the content being put out in public (and sometimes also internally) by the company. There will likely be a team of writers or editors of sorts underneath you, for which you will have to coordinate and streamline productivity.
Average annual salary: $43,000-$73,000
Open positions:

• Capitol News Connection  – Multimedia Content Coordinator
• Akraya – Senior Web Content Manager
• Hewlett Packard – Content Strategy Manager
• Netflix – Digital Content Specialist

Blogger

What the position entails: Simply, being a blogger means that you will be writing articles/posts for any given website/blog. Writing assignments will vary, and the blogging position can either be entirely freelance, partially contracted, or a full time position.
Average annual salary: $31,000-$71,000
Open positions:

• Company Confidential (Stamford) – WebPR/Social Media/Blogger/Writer
• FindLaw (Reuters) – Legal News Blogger
• WeirdAsiaNews.com – Web Content Writer
• Freelance Writing Gigs is a great resource for many more blogging/writing jobs.

Web UI Designer

What the position entails: Web Designers create the look and feel of the website itself. Aesthetics are an important part to a website’s success. User interface designers must ensure that the website is easily navigable and is, overall, an attractive and usable entity.
Average annual salary: $41,000-$61,000
Open positions:

• Ustream – Web UI Designer
• Youtube – Interaction Designer
• Digg – UI Designer
• First American – Senior Web 2.0 UI Designer

Social Media Marketing Manager

What the position entails: As a social media marketer, it will be your job to write out, enable, and enact a plan for the promotion of your company via the various social media/web 2.0 outlets. (Socia Media Marketing Director is a title that comes with the amount of experience behind you, and can expect a salary of $70,000 and up.)
Average annual salary: $31,000-$63,000
Open positions:

• Amtrak – Senior Marketing Officer
• TopDrawerSoccer.com – Social Media Marketing Manager
• MWW Group – Senior Digital Media Specialist
• SocialArc Innovation Lab – Director of (Social Media) Operations

Web Editor

What the position entails: This is not to be confused with the more technical side of editing (coding, etc). A web editor is responsible for editing for quality, fact checking, and general publishing. They are the person that, on a more daily/regular basis, the content goes through last before being published.
Average annual salary: $39,000-$66,000
Open positions:

• Yeshiva University – Web Content Editor
• Mashable -  Editorial Assistant
• Creative Solutions – Lead Editor
• Talbridge Ltd. – Web Associate Editor

There are also many other great options to work on the web. Jobs such as “P.R. 2.0″ (Public Relations on the web), web application/widget development, systems administrator, and more, exist. Take a look at some of the places we looked up the listed job opportunities, including: Techcrunch’s Crunchboard, Mashable, Dice, Craigslist, and Freelance Writing Gigs… or just go to your favorite company’s “about” section on their website and look for a section called “jobs” or “opportunities”. But, before applying, make sure you have the best resume to catch the your potential employer’s attention. Check out 360jobinterview’s Resume Building service.