For sometime now organisations such as Microsoft and Barclays have used Social Network sites such as Facebook, YouTube, Linkedin and MySpace as part of their Recruitment campaigns. Other organisations and indeed Recruitment Agencies have also utilised these networks with varying degrees of success.
Before you venture into using any of these sites for means of recruitment you will need to weigh up the pros & cons:
Pros......
Large talent database, ideal for sourcing candidates by region, industry, skill base, you can create your own Company to page to promote your company to prospective employees.
Cons......
Comments left by other people could lead you to disciminate against a potential candidate, Data Protection Act breaches can be made as sensitive information is highly visible.
At Recruitment Doctor we believe that these sites will have a major role to play in future Recruitment processes as long as they are used in a professional manner.
For advice as to how to make these sites work for you and your company please visit our website www.recruitment-doctor.co.uk, call 0845 123 9450 or e mail checkup@recruitment-doctor.co.uk |
