Three years ago, Gartner produced the first Magic Quadrant for E-Recruitment Software. That milestone for e-recruiting and talent management software was significant because an independent analyst firm validated the space and evaluated vendors. Last year, they published the 2008 Magic Quadrant for E-Recruitment.

The evaluation criteria is based on the company's vision and ability to execute, which includes market understanding, overall viability, innovation, business model, market responsiveness, and customer service experience.

The 2009 Magic Quadrant for E-Recruitment Software from Gartner has been released.

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