In what ways does social media help those looking for work?

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People can use Google, Twitter, Linkedin and many other platforms to be found, to stand out, to represent themselves as experts in their field, and to not have to work as hard in finding a role.

There are many internal recruiters hired by large corporations whose only task is to find "hidden talent" online and offline. Social media is the secret sauce for this; if job seekers use it correctly, they can position themselves to appear in searches and stand out.


How can those on both sides of the hiring process benefit from social media?
Employers can brand themselves and create a sense of openess around what it's like to saudi arabia phone number resource work for them, thus attracting the right talent. They can build candidate attraction channels via groups, forums, and having people follow them for example. This helps reduce reliance on agencies and lowers costs. Many organisations set their teams up with solid LinkedIn profiles, let them know of jobs so they can refer their friends, and offer referral incentives. That's one basic way. Obviously there are others.

Candidates can get closer to people within organisations that may actually make a hiring decision, and avoid third parties such as external and internal recruiters. LinkedIn is a powerful tool in that respect. Candidates can ensure they are active and findable, which saves them time applying for jobs. If they want to take it further, they can create their own personal brand based on sharing their expertise and be known as an expert in a particular area.