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Using Social Media for Employment [VIDEO]

Nsocial media talent hunterowadays, hunting for the right talents for your company might go beyond traditional means. With the rise of social-networking sites, like LinkedIn and Facebook, networking has become so much faster and easier.

Candidates used to be selected through resumes and cover letters, but that few pieces of paper might not be an accurate reflection of their true potential.

Now with social media, hiring has become a more accurate and fun process for many. What social media can offer is not only a platform to vet a potential candidate, but an avenue to understand the person better before he or she enters the company.

Video description: There are a lot of people out there looking for work, and there are companies fighting for the best talent. Some people are trying to network the way we did in the 60′s, while other people have embraced the Super Power that is Social Media, a power that allows us to network in ways once unknown to common man.

Your business can use the power of social media to find the talent you need.

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About Willis Wee

Founder of Penn Olson who is also an entrepreneur since 2005. He has had experience in crafting social media strategies for organizations such as Marriott Vacation Club, James Cook University, Reach Singapore and Unilever. Contact him at willis[at]penn-olson[dot]com

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  • http://JoeHageOnline.com Joe Hage

    Thanks for the post! You immediately inspired me to write, “Finding work using social media,” at http://ht.ly/2ehsn

  • mike_mcgrail

    Love the style of this video.

    I am one of those who is currently using SM to find potential employers, it is very useful! (hint hint).

  • http://twitter.com/williswee Willis Wee

    no problem :)

  • http://twitter.com/williswee Willis Wee

    nice, how's the result?

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