EOC: Week 5 - Social Networks and Job Hunting

Since social media has become such a big deal today, employers have made this a resource in finding their future employees. When online job applications grew in popularity social media sites began to take notice and decided that they should utilize this as an opportunity to find candidates. Now sites like Facebook also have an application process wherein employers can scout for a certain group of people. "Candidates have been 50% more likely to apply to positions they found through Facebook than through other
means." -Mr. Staney.

During these times people find social media sites to be more of a lifestyle rather than an activity. Surveys show that people spend a significant amount of time on the internet solely on these programs. It has become a part of their daily routine to check their accounts. Research also shows that most people attain news, messages, and information more on social media rather than traditional ways. most cellphone carriers advertise their internet capabilities more than texting and calling options because the truth is that nowadays, that is exactly what phones are being used for.

With that knowledge it only makes perfect sense to use these sites to recruit more qualifying employees because it's easier and more direct. These ads are going to a mass amount of people therefore widening their chances of finding a perfect match.