The Social Job Search [Infographic]

The Social Job Search Can Social Networks help you get a job? There is lots of hype surrounding the Social Job Search and statistically, it is justified. In 2012 alone firms are expected to use social media to recruit for over 80% of Job openings. It is noticed through various eye-monitoring studies that on average, a recruiter spends 5.7 seconds looking at your profile. That is lower than what on average a CV gets (~eight seconds). Recent information suggests that social job search is occurring proper now. Around ninety eight% (WOW!) of recruiters admit to using LinkedIn to search out suitable candidates. Facebook and Twitter are utilized by 33% and forty two% by recruiters respectively. If this is any indication, then it may be argued that the social job search is the most well-liked method of recruiting at the moment. Now it’s up to you whether you wish to benefit from this social job search phenomenon or not. If you do decide to make use of it though, just remember to try our guides on LinkedIn for Graduates and Twitter For Graduates.