The future is here, you no longer need a newspaper (or even monster.com) to get a job.   According to this infographic from Career Enlightenment, your dream job is trying to find you on social media.  Recruiters, take note . . . your best employee is out there trying to find you.

Companies

Almost 90% of companies plan to use social media for hiring.  Companies are getting their own story out via Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube.  They are making job seekers want to work there as they “sell” their culture and benefits.

Recruiters

They are sourcing candidates from social media over 50% more than 2 years ago.  Over half of companies out there plan on investing more money into social media recruitment.    Recruiters can easily search LinkedIn for key words and experiences.  Once candidates are sourced, you can bet your last dollar that most recruiters are going to check out your digital footprint and Google your name.  This is probably why employers are encouraging candidates to make their profiles more employer friendly.  Every 1 in 3 candidates are rejected for something an employer found online.

Hiring Managers

Hiring managers are connected through user groups and LinkedIn interest groups to colleagues.  That’s an easy way to source a candidate.  Everyone is looking at online content.

Job Seekers

The odds are not in your favor with 6 people for every job opening in America.  When managers look at your social media personality, you need to make sure it is your best image.

Employers:

  • Get your job information out there on social media.  Your competition is.
  • Use social media to a competitive advantage.
  • Connect with passive candidates on social media.
  • Make sure you are writing your own online story for people to read.

Candidates:

  • Research your company before the interview.
  • Make sure your online profile is a good representation of your skills and experiences.

These numbers are a call to action—use social media to your advantage!  If your company needs help putting social media to work for them in the recruiting process, please contact us.  We would love to help you gain a competitive edge.

Heather Alessandro