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Social Networking and the Recruitment Process
Can social networking and recruitment really be happy and contented partners? Is there a real synergy between them? The UK is currently lagging behind Europe when using social networking as a tool for the recruitment process.
“The `Aquent Orange Book 2008-2009` survey found that between 2% and 7% of UK candidates and employers use social networking websites for recruitment purposes. However, 39% of German candidates, 34% of French candidates, 30% of Polish candidates and 23% of candidates from the Netherlands rated social networking sites as a preferred method of job seeking….”
There appears to be some resistance from direct employers and recruitment agencies with the use of social networks to assist in the recruitment process. The appeal of social networking sites to employers is a simple numbers game - the sheer scale of membership of sites like Facebook is viewed as goldmine of potential candidates waiting to be tapped into by recruitment agencies and direct employers. The issue is how to use social networking effectively.
At e-recruitment buddy the focus is always on the job specification and then finding social networks or forums that match the required skills of the role. There is no one size fits all rule for social networking, you want to place the job in front of the right candidates and let them make the decisions about applying. If you attempt to sell into social networks in a traditional sense you risk alienating the very audience you are attempting to attract. You need to create the right network of contacts and be aware of which sites suit which type of role.
E-recruitment buddy can unable you to enter into the social networking/recruitment space without fear of embarrassing slip ups or potential damage to your brand image. We manage the process for you and deliver passive candidates that are not registered with job boards or actively looking for work. The role of social networking sites in the recruitment process is only going to increase. Stay ahead of the curve by using e-recruitment buddy for your online recruitment.
Source:
http://www.e-recruitmentbuddy.com/articlesnews/showarticle/11
“The `Aquent Orange Book 2008-2009` survey found that between 2% and 7% of UK candidates and employers use social networking websites for recruitment purposes. However, 39% of German candidates, 34% of French candidates, 30% of Polish candidates and 23% of candidates from the Netherlands rated social networking sites as a preferred method of job seeking….”
There appears to be some resistance from direct employers and recruitment agencies with the use of social networks to assist in the recruitment process. The appeal of social networking sites to employers is a simple numbers game - the sheer scale of membership of sites like Facebook is viewed as goldmine of potential candidates waiting to be tapped into by recruitment agencies and direct employers. The issue is how to use social networking effectively.
At e-recruitment buddy the focus is always on the job specification and then finding social networks or forums that match the required skills of the role. There is no one size fits all rule for social networking, you want to place the job in front of the right candidates and let them make the decisions about applying. If you attempt to sell into social networks in a traditional sense you risk alienating the very audience you are attempting to attract. You need to create the right network of contacts and be aware of which sites suit which type of role.
E-recruitment buddy can unable you to enter into the social networking/recruitment space without fear of embarrassing slip ups or potential damage to your brand image. We manage the process for you and deliver passive candidates that are not registered with job boards or actively looking for work. The role of social networking sites in the recruitment process is only going to increase. Stay ahead of the curve by using e-recruitment buddy for your online recruitment.
Source:
http://www.e-recruitmentbuddy.com/articlesnews/showarticle/11
