How Businesses Use Social Media for Recruiting
- 89% of companies will use social media networks for recruiting in 2011.
- 1 of 3 employers reject candidates based on something they found about them online.
- 14.4 million people have used social media to find their last job in 2011.
- 86% of employers say candidates should make their profiles more employer-friendly.
- 24% of managers found "fit & personality" from a social media profile.
- 79% of hiring managers and job recruiters review applicants' online info.
- 65% of companies have successfully hired via social media.
- 56% of HR professionals use networking sites to source potential candidates.
- 55% of companies plan to invest more in social recruiting this year, 2011.
- 92% of hiring managers in 2010 used or planned to recruit via social networks. Of these:
- 86% used LinkedIn
- 60% used Facebook
- 50% used Twitter
- Of all companies surveyed:
- 80% used LinkedIn to find talent
- 50% used Facebook to find talent
- 45% used Twitter to find talent
Compiled by CareerEnlightenment.com
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