WEB 2.0 AND RECRUITING

Today’s blog is a continuation of the discussion of the recent survey on Social Network Recruiting, which was conducted between April 30 and May 15, 2009, by Jobvite.com. 438 individuals completed the 23 question survey using an online survey tool.

Of the 438 individuals who responded to the survey 66% said that they have successfully hired a candidate through an online social network. 22% said no to the question, and 12% did not know. (I guess they weren’t too involved in the process or they would have known the answer to that question.)
So, companies are successfully recruiting through on-line social networks. I wonder if the 22% who said they have not hired a candidate through an online social network actually hired anyone at all? 2009 has been a very slow year for recruiting and the unemployment rate is at an all time high. Neverthelesss, social network recruiting does work and is being utilized by many employers.

To see the full survey, click the link below:
Link: Social Network Survey
 
Marty Brack
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