More Employers Target Networking Websites for Recruiting
Today, it seems that more employers are embracing social and professional networking sites as a way of finding new employees for their companies. One online recruiter says the most popular sites for finding job candidates are LinkedIn, Facebook, and Jobster (not necessarily in that order). This is good news for college students and recent graduates who use this technology in their job search. In fact, professional networking site, LinkedIn is said to be a great place for these individuals to network for internships and entry level jobs. The goal of the site is to bring people together to share business contacts and information that can be helpful on the path to a career.
According to the article I read, LinkedIn is also assisting employers in their recruiting efforts. One recruiter said the site saves her about half the time it normally takes to find the best recruits. The benefit for entry level job seekers is that employers will find you more quickly, which is a key factor in who gets a certain job.
While employers understand that recruiting employees through social and professional networking sites is relatively new, they are starting to embrace the idea. They are keeping an open-mind when it comes to finding today's generation of entry level job seekers. And it could be these online candidates who take companies to the next level.
Some information provided by Brittany Hutson.
Source
Black Enterprise, October 2008
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