5 Reasons Social Recruiting Beats Traditional Hiring Practices

Reason 1Lower staff turnoverIn a study of over 1,800 individuals by The A-List, over 60% of those who used personal connections to get hired reported being extremely satisfied with their jobs.

Source: The A List

Reason 2

Reduces time to hire

According to Jobvite’s 2013 research, respondents report a 33% reduction in the time to hire candidates.

Source: Jobvite

Reason 3Improves Candidate Quality

Jobvite’s respondents reported a 49% improvement in candidate quality

Source: Jobvite

Reason 4

Make more informed hiring decisions

42% of recruiters have reconsidered a candidate based on content viewed on their social profiles, particularly volunteering, philanthropy & charity, according to Meisha Rouser.Source: herdwisdom.com

Reason 5

Attracts star candidates

59% of applicants believe what others say about a company, rather than what the company says about itself;55% of applicants say they are influenced by employee testimonials on social networks

Source: Jobvite

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5 Reasons Social Recruiting Beats Traditional Hiring Practices