Training Today: Tech Talk (Nov/Dec 2013)

Find out about the latest advances in training technology.

>> Whitetruffle is a new tech talent sourcing platform that helps employers increase job candidate leads and introduces candidates directly to the hiring source. Whitetruffle uses a proprietary algorithmic technology to help tech companies source qualified candidates, and make hires for free. Employers also have the option to upgrade to a monthly subscription package that provides volume leads and optimization tools for faster sourcing.

>> MoBolt announced the availability of two company-branded native apps, MoBolt Event and MoBolt Employee Referral and Notification. Both apps power companies’ efforts to track and monitor high-quality applicants collected via employee referrals and at college or recruiting events. With the MoBolt Event app, recruiters can capture candidate information either online or offline, upload it to their ATS (applicant tracking system) or CRM (customer relationship management system), rank candidates, and send personalized e-mail confirmations. With the referral and notification app, recruiters can match a job opening with employees’ profiles and send group app notifications.

>> Moovly is a new online tool that allows users to create their own multimedia, animated content. Moovly can be used to create corporate videos, product presentations, advertisements, tutorials, banners, e-cards, etc. Animated objects, videos, voice, and music can be added and synchronized via a simple timeline interface, and the results subsequently can be uploaded onto a Website or social media, or downloaded for offline or mobile use.

Lorri Freifeld
Lorri Freifeld is the editor/publisher of Training magazine. She writes on a number of topics, including talent management, training technology, and leadership development. She spearheads two awards programs: the Training APEX Awards and Emerging Training Leaders. A writer/editor for the last 30 years, she has held editing positions at a variety of publications and holds a Master’s degree in journalism from New York University.