Yesterday, Klout updated their popular influence tracking application to include daily score updates and a refreshed algorithm. For many, this meant sizeable bumps in their own personal scores (mine jumped from the low 40s to the low 60s).

After celebratory virtual high fives on Twitter, I got to thinking.

1. Social is here to stay

If there was one consistent theme at SXSW, it was this - social is here to stay. Social media can no longer be viewed as a fad to be ignored. Too many smart companies are achieving success within the social space. If your company isn't at least exploring how social could help, you need to start.

2. Mobile on the horizon

This week we're featuring Craig Fisher, owner of A-List Solutions, and Chris Hoyt, the Associate Director of Talent Attraction for AT&T. During the podcast, they share their top tips for job seekers in today's economy, and share some recent trends in the recruiting and staffing industry, including a brief discussion on mobile recruiting.

About Craig Fisher

The times ain't easy. With the recent news of the AIG bailout and the largest Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in U.S. history, businesses everywhere are looking for ways to save money. Microsoft, finally realizing they made a huge mistake in their $10 million investment in Jerry Seinfeld, have done an about face.