Building a successful business today means hiring the best people. This starts with the ways in which you attract candidates, engage them to learn more, and hire the most qualified. However, this can be easier said than done, with the high number of candidates out there searching for work.
Much discussion has gone into the role of social media in the world of recruiting, particularly when it comes to connecting with passive candidates. Who are passive candidates? These are folks who are highly qualified individuals who aren’t necessarily looking for a new job, but whom would be interested in learning about new opportunities if the right one appears. Read more..
Social recruiting has become the leading way that today’s recruiters connect with quality candidates. In a 2012 Jobvite Social Job Seeker Survey, it was revealed that 92 percent of employers are using social networking to source candidates. Likewise, high numbers of candidates are looking to social media as a way to land great career opportunities, with 88 percent currently having at least one social media profile. Read more..
