Among the quesions we asked the speakers who will be part of Burning Questions is what innovations they have seen and been impressed by. Here is what Albert Ellis, CEO of search firm Harvey Nash, had to say about social networks and recruitment:
"Recruitment has always been about relationships. An effective recruiter will have a strong network of trusted candidates and will enjoy long term relationships with his or her regular clients. In recent years we have seen some fascinating technology led innovation in the recruitment industry, from the introduction of internet based job boards - where hundreds of thousands of jobs can be listed in one place - to the technological revolution in the processing of candidate information.
The most exciting technology led innovation around at the moment, which is still only in its infancy, is that of social networking. The growth of websites like facebook, myspace and Bebo is now well reported in the media. Millions of people are signing up to these sites to connect with others who share interests but not geographic borders.
Within the social network itself there is a significant commercial opportunity, however, as an industry that depends on personal relationships and networks, recruiters potentially have a lot to gain from tapping into these online groups. LinkedIn is an early innovator in this field where they have built a network of 7m senior businesspeople who can connect with suppliers, recruiters and each other. In only a few years’ online social networks have grown into communities with millions of members; as the technology behind them advances we can expect their importance to grow across a range of industries."
How are you using social networks?
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Posted by: Recruitment Software | September 02, 2009 at 07:29 AM