Recruitment

Recruitment and New Media
Recruitment is the screening for candidiates for the fitted position. Recruitors are responsible to find the best candidates for the opening positions using test screenings or matching candidates with job requirements. Although it may seem like recruitment is solely on the Human Resource Department, line managers are highly involved in the selection process too. The recruitment process involves mny stages such as, defining the role, attracting applications,managing the application and selection process, and making the appointment. All the people involved in recruitment should be equipped with the appropriate knowledge and skills about what the position entitles.

In addidition to matching the best candidates with the job offering, recruitors and line managers understand the importance of diversity in the selection process. The process should be clear of any bias and ensure that no unique talent is being looked by upon. Those part of the recruitment process should understand the legislations out there to prevent bias and discrimination from occurring. For example, CIPD supports the Recruitment protocol launched by the Employers' Forum on Disability.

With more access to media, employers have a much easier time finding potential employees without having to search extensively for possible candidates. This makes it far easier to find potential applicants, and pre-screen applicants saving time and other resources. Although this may be more convinient for both employers and potential employees, there is a lack of privacy. Many confidential information may be disclosed and it may not necessarily be sad. So with this in mind, candidates need to be cautious of the information they upload to the public.



LinkedIn
LinkedIn is a social network designed for people to build a professional profile and connect to people within their network. It is able to show you who is a 1st connection in your network, people who you are directly connected to, 2nd connections, who are connected to someone who you are connected to, and even 3rd connections. In addition to allowing you to connect with those in your professional network, LinkedIn also makes it easier for recruiters to look for qualified candidates for a position. If a recruiter is looking for someone with specific experiences, they can look for those experiences among relevant LinkedIn profiles to identify who are the best candidates. They can even send them email messages to express their interest or just look at applicants for the position. Basic accounts are free to create, giving users nothing to lose other than the chance to potentially be found online that can ultimately help them in a job search.



Facebook
Although Facebook is designed as a social network for personal friendships and generally users do not keep in mind what employers would think of their profiles, some recruiters and employers often use Facebook to identify applicants. Many companies manage their own Facebook pages, and are able to post job opportunities on their pages and accept applicants. A company known as Work4 specializes in social media recruiting and helps companies including Gap, AIG, and even Facebook recruit for entry level positions. Utilizing Facebook as a recruiting tool not only allows companies to send job opportunities to their fans, but also allows their employees to spread the word throughout their network. If companies are able to reach their fans to let them know of job opportunities, than they are also able to view these profiles and see what type of impression this person would give off as an employee of the company. Social media profiles such as Facebook allow employers and recruiters to make a first impression of job candidates, which is very important in a competitive job market.

Referrals
In addition to companies being able to access social media profiles, users are also able to learn from each other. Since a large number of companies offer referral bonuses to employees who refer candidates who get hired, there is more incentive for company employees to leverage their social networks to find the best candidates for an open position, since they are more likely to earn a bonus for their work. In addition to finding the best candidates, social media can also be used to identify candidates who may not be ideal for the company, with 1 of 3 hiring managers saying they found something on a candidates social media profile that prompted them to eliminate a candidate.