A recent survey conducted by ‘Jobvite’- a recruitment platform shows that 92% recruiters plan to use social networking to find suitable employees. The annual Jobvite 2012 Social Recruiting Survey revealed that most recruiters loved the site LinkedIn. As many as 93% recruiters preferred using LinkedIn while 66% used Facebook and 54% were inclined towards Twitter. This survey was conducted online this year and more than 800 recruiting professionals from the U.S. were part of the survey. Other interesting facts revealed by the survey are that 43% of recruiters who used social networking to hire, experienced an increase in candidate quality. Also, a whopping 73% said they had successfully hired someone through a social platform. These figures are an indication of how much our lives are affected by social media sites. Imagine updating a funny albeit embarrassing picture on your Facebook profile and turning off a prospective employer by this display of mirth. One thing is for certain- uploading and updating must now be kept under check. Here are a few things that one must keep in mind to cast a positive impression on prospective employers: Knowing all of this, it’s important to start watching your action on social media. Stay cautious and stay aware of your virtual surroundings. If the internet makes it easier to find jobs, it’s important to make a presentable impression in the digital world.
