Janette Toral

"Hello Jay. Thank you for the kind reference to the summary we have made on this topic. We also have a webinar tutorial of it - that can be accessed at http://ecommercebootcamp.digit..." - Janette Toral

The ITU Telecom World Young Innovators Competition seeks for 18-30 year old entrepreneurs from around the world with social start-ups which use open source technologies for disaster management. This could include disaster preparedness, early warning, emergency communication and response, and recovery from natural disasters. Often, the most vulnerable areas and communities which have the hardest time preparing for and recovering from natural disasters are also the poorest parts of a country. For these areas, open source technologies can prove the ideal solution in disaster and emergency situations, as they are inexpensive, adaptable and scalable across different circumstances. If that describes your work, log on to https://ideas.itu.int/ and submit your idea. The closing date for entries in this challenge is July 31st 2014. Two winners will be selected per challenge, and will receive up to USD 10,000 of seed funding, in addition to mentorship, dedicated workshops and an opportunity to... - Janette Toral

A presentation given by Janette Toral at The 3rd Strategic Recruitment & Talent Selection Summit (May 29, 2014). Boolean search is an expertise that will aid the recruiter in filling up difficult positions from a multitude of online sources including website, fora, site groups, conference attendance lists, blogs, and the like). Voluminous data was borne out of the amount of information shared in social networks. Logically, learning Boolean search is necessary for effectively managing big data. It is utilized in major search engines, Linkedin, Facebook, and key job sites for sourcing prospective candidates who qualify for a post. A sample Boolean string would be: “Oracle consultant" (resume | CV | "curriculum vitae"). This session handholds the recruitment practitioner on the how-to’s of Boolean search. Competencies Targeted: Technological Savvy, Information / Data Management Quick Guide Basic Syntax Elements of Boolean Search Strings Identifying the Limiting Factor that will Return... - Janette Toral

"Great post Melanie. Ge Ann is also doing a fundraiser. I look forward to her announcement." - Janette Toral