Whether you're a Job Seeker or a Recruiter, this study has some key insights for you.
Job Seekers: get the most out of the unlimited opportunities available through the proper use of social networks.
Recruiters: find out how to improve the quality of your professional social media practices.
Some background
The digital age is transforming the recruitment industry, allowing companies to reach targeted candidates and create new forms of employer branding, as well as helping candidates interact with their potential future employer. Recruitment is more dynamic than ever due to the uptake of social media, both for small businesses, as well as large corporations. For job seekers, social media is a valuable tool to find opportunities and advance careers.
The study
Recruiting is increasingly social and Adecco wants to know how it works. We conducted a survey between March 18 and June 2, 2014, collecting responses from 17,272 candidates and 1,501 recruiters from 24 countries. We want to understand how candidates search for jobs on social media, which tools they use, and how they present themselves online. We also interviewed the recruiters to discover how companies operate on social media, which tools they use, and what they look for in their recruiting process.
The study looks at a global, regional and local level on the areas of
The use of social media
The effectiveness of social media in matching job seekers with open positions
The importance of web reputation
The social capital of individual candidates
How recruiters explore the web when looking for a candidate
- The document discusses using social networking sites for job seeking and recruitment.
- A survey was conducted of 60 students and 10 recruiters on their use of social media.
- The results showed Facebook was the most popular social media site for students but they were not open to using social media for jobs.
- Recruiters are increasingly using social media for screening candidates but lack of acceptance remains among students.
The document discusses the use of social media in the hiring process. It notes that while social media can provide useful information about candidates, it also poses legal risks if not handled properly. The author believes social media should only be used after initial interviews to screen candidates when sensitive information is less likely to be known. Policies need to be in place to ensure fair and non-discriminatory use of any social media information gathered.
Benchmarking Your Initiatives: Findings from 2014 Survey of Social Media in A...Michael Stoner
This presentation was given at the CASE Social Media & Community Conference in Marina Del Rey on 19 March 2014. It provides initial findings and observations from the 2014 Survey of Social Media & Advancement sponsored by CASE, Huron Education, and mStoner, Inc.
This document summarizes a research study that analyzed factors influencing consumer subscription rates for various social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+. Through surveys and statistical analysis, the researchers identified several key factors that positively influence user attitudes and intentions to use social networks. These included applications, security/privacy features, ability to create a personal image, and level of interactivity. The study found that Facebook in particular benefits from factors like entertainment applications, photo sharing, and status as a trend or style statement among young users.
Corporate Communication & Social Media: A study of its usage patterninventionjournals
This document summarizes a research study that examined how corporate communication professionals use social media. The study found that Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn were most used for corporate communication purposes like employee communication, customer relations, and media relations. The majority of messages shared on social media were about company events, achievements, news, promotions, and CSR activities. While social media is an important tool, the study found that some companies have not fully utilized its potential for corporate communication.
Recent college graduates still prefer traditional job search methods like job boards and career fairs over social media platforms. A study of 50 recent graduates found most found jobs through online postings and referrals, with few using LinkedIn. While companies have strong social media presences, graduates don't extensively follow them and aren't strongly influenced by brand awareness. Graduates care most about growth potential, pay and hours in a first job rather than understanding a company's values.
This document provides an overview of how social media is used in human resource management. It begins with definitions of key concepts like social media and social networking sites. It then discusses how social media can be used internally in HR for communication, training, employee management, and building relationships. Externally, social media is used for recruitment, compensation/benefits, building relationships, maintaining corporate brand, and promotion. Both strengths and weaknesses are identified, such as social media being cost-effective but also requiring time to learn tools. Case studies of companies' social media use in HR are also reviewed.
The Career Path of a Social Media Professional Sarah Jackson
The document summarizes the key findings of a research study about the career paths and roles of social media professionals. Some of the main findings include:
- Social media managers typically work more than 40 hours per week and are ambitious, with 70% wanting a promotion. However, only 40% saw promotion opportunities in their current role.
- The top social media channels managed are Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Social media roles are often housed in communication/PR or marketing departments.
- The primary roles of social media managers are to create content and strategize social media strategies. Engagement and replies are also key metrics for evaluating their performance.
- Many social media managers will be
- The document discusses using social networking sites for job seeking and recruitment.
- A survey was conducted of 60 students and 10 recruiters on their use of social media.
- The results showed Facebook was the most popular social media site for students but they were not open to using social media for jobs.
- Recruiters are increasingly using social media for screening candidates but lack of acceptance remains among students.
The document discusses the use of social media in the hiring process. It notes that while social media can provide useful information about candidates, it also poses legal risks if not handled properly. The author believes social media should only be used after initial interviews to screen candidates when sensitive information is less likely to be known. Policies need to be in place to ensure fair and non-discriminatory use of any social media information gathered.
Benchmarking Your Initiatives: Findings from 2014 Survey of Social Media in A...Michael Stoner
This presentation was given at the CASE Social Media & Community Conference in Marina Del Rey on 19 March 2014. It provides initial findings and observations from the 2014 Survey of Social Media & Advancement sponsored by CASE, Huron Education, and mStoner, Inc.
This document summarizes a research study that analyzed factors influencing consumer subscription rates for various social networking sites like Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Google+. Through surveys and statistical analysis, the researchers identified several key factors that positively influence user attitudes and intentions to use social networks. These included applications, security/privacy features, ability to create a personal image, and level of interactivity. The study found that Facebook in particular benefits from factors like entertainment applications, photo sharing, and status as a trend or style statement among young users.
Corporate Communication & Social Media: A study of its usage patterninventionjournals
This document summarizes a research study that examined how corporate communication professionals use social media. The study found that Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn were most used for corporate communication purposes like employee communication, customer relations, and media relations. The majority of messages shared on social media were about company events, achievements, news, promotions, and CSR activities. While social media is an important tool, the study found that some companies have not fully utilized its potential for corporate communication.
Recent college graduates still prefer traditional job search methods like job boards and career fairs over social media platforms. A study of 50 recent graduates found most found jobs through online postings and referrals, with few using LinkedIn. While companies have strong social media presences, graduates don't extensively follow them and aren't strongly influenced by brand awareness. Graduates care most about growth potential, pay and hours in a first job rather than understanding a company's values.
This document provides an overview of how social media is used in human resource management. It begins with definitions of key concepts like social media and social networking sites. It then discusses how social media can be used internally in HR for communication, training, employee management, and building relationships. Externally, social media is used for recruitment, compensation/benefits, building relationships, maintaining corporate brand, and promotion. Both strengths and weaknesses are identified, such as social media being cost-effective but also requiring time to learn tools. Case studies of companies' social media use in HR are also reviewed.
The Career Path of a Social Media Professional Sarah Jackson
The document summarizes the key findings of a research study about the career paths and roles of social media professionals. Some of the main findings include:
- Social media managers typically work more than 40 hours per week and are ambitious, with 70% wanting a promotion. However, only 40% saw promotion opportunities in their current role.
- The top social media channels managed are Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and YouTube. Social media roles are often housed in communication/PR or marketing departments.
- The primary roles of social media managers are to create content and strategize social media strategies. Engagement and replies are also key metrics for evaluating their performance.
- Many social media managers will be
The document discusses 5 major social media trends in 2013 and their implications for HR and recruiting: [1] increased mobile usage of social media, [2] growth of international and localized social networks, [3] social media boosting workplace productivity, [4] improved tools for analyzing big social data, and [5] more integration of personal and professional online profiles. It then focuses on changes and privacy issues related to Facebook in 2013, including its Graph Search tool which allows users to get job recommendations from their social connections.
The survey found that 68% of organizations use social media to reach external audiences. The most commonly used platforms are Facebook (45%), LinkedIn (34%), and Twitter (28%). Marketing (67%), HR (44%), and public relations (38%) are the most likely to engage in social media activities on behalf of organizations. While 31% of companies track employee social media use and 43% block access to platforms on work devices, larger organizations are more likely to monitor and restrict access. The majority of organizations have used social media for 1-2 years to engage external groups like customers and employees.
Are Social Networking more persuasive than Traditional Word of MouthKUMAR GAURAV
In the present scenario of 21st century when every thing is changing so fast traditional things are losing its importance. This research is conducted to investigate and compare the reliability of recommendation made through social networking and traditional word of mouth.
Hypothesis-
H1- WOM and social networking influence the customer
purchase decision.
H2- Social networking recommendation are more reliable
than traditional WOM.
Major findings are-
-Consumers awareness towards Social Networking and traditional WOM is high.
-Social Network Marketing is more reliable that traditional WOM.
Suggestions-
-Companies should try to promote positive word about their products through social networking and WOM because traditional advertising id losing its effectiveness and due to increased consumerism.
-Companies should to use social networking efficiently to increase their market share because it is not only cost effective but reliable too.
-Quality should be maintained because consumer believe that spreading positive WOM and social networking is difficult because they are not controlled by the marketers and its possible only when product quality is good.
Why Human Resources professionals need to embrace and make Social Media an integral part of their and their organizations recruitment and human capital management initiatives. Additionally, a concise overview of key social media channels and recommended best practices to get started on social media and HR.
The Relationship of Cross-Cultural Social Network Usage Patterns to Brand Bus...Russ Merz, Ph.D.
A presentation delivered in Helsinki, Finland, July 4-8, 2012, to the Twenty-First Annual World Business Conference of the International Management Development Association (IMDA)
This document discusses using Google+ for technical recruiting. It notes that 14.4 million people used social media to find their last job, and 89% of companies used social media for recruiting in 2011. For technical recruiters, Google+ has emerged as one of the most promising sites because, while Facebook has more overall users, Google+ has a higher concentration of technology experts. Recruiters can find experts on Google+ using tools like FindPeopleOnPlus.com or by establishing their own presence on the site to host events and draw talent.
The document summarizes key findings from a study on social media use in the workplace and its impact on employee attitudes and behaviors. Some of the main findings include:
1) Employees who feel they can communicate openly, participate in decisions, and feel valued showed greater trust, satisfaction, loyalty and motivation compared to those who did not. Simply allowing social media use did not have as large an impact as these cultural factors.
2) Different corporate functions like marketing, communications, management and HR had differing views on factors like trust, satisfaction and pride in the workplace.
3) An individual's level in the company was not related to their social media use at work.
Social Media Adoption among the Banking Sector in Sri Lanka: Paper presented ...Parakum Pathirana
Despite social media having a remarkable success in many parts of the world in different contexts such as promoting brands to changing state leaders, the adoption by the banking sector to provide financial services remains relatively low across many parts of the world.
Many banking customers are still reluctant to consume financial services via social media. In fact, how banks should adopt social media still remains unanswered, possibly due to the fluidity of social media compared to the rigidness of the banking sector. The aim of this paper is to devise a framework to better understand the determinants of social media adoption among the banking sector based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).
Paper available at: https://www.academia.edu/15069575/Social_Media_Adoption_among_the_Banking_Sector_in_Sri_Lanka
This document summarizes key issues organizations face with social media in the workplace and provides strategic questions to guide decision making. It discusses how social media affects entire organizations by influencing employees, customers, and the company's brand. Both benefits and risks of social media are outlined for various uses, like recruitment, training, and marketing. However, most organizations still lack clear social media strategies and policies. The document concludes by posing strategic questions for organizations to consider in developing an effective social media approach, such as whether and how social media should be used to support business goals while mitigating risks.
Can social media become the final frontier in customer experience management? This research paper was published in Nirma International Conference on Management, 5th Jan 2012. ISBN 93-81361-68-1
The document discusses a study on how staffing professionals are using online technologies, specifically social networking sites, for recruitment and screening candidates. It finds that national online job boards, employee referrals and company websites are the primary recruitment sources. A few hours per week are spent on social networks for recruitment. While social networks are used more now for hiring than two years ago, most organizations do not use them to screen applicants or have policies governing their use. They are mainly used to search passively for exempt and middle management applicants.
The Role of Social Media in Employer Branding and Recruitment in Modern Organ...Aakriti Agarwal
This document discusses employer branding and the role of social media in recruitment. It defines employer branding as a company's reputation as an employer and discusses how developing a strong employer value proposition (EVP) can help attract talent. It also explores how social media has become crucial for employer branding and recruiting, allowing companies to showcase their culture and values. The document provides advice on leveraging social media for recruitment effectively, including promoting a human face, monitoring sentiment, and utilizing networks like LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
This document summarizes a study on the effectiveness of social media marketing. The study analyzed Twitter activities and sales of Fortune 500 companies to identify correlations. It also surveyed 1000 college students to determine if Generation Y is the main target and how social media usage relates to purchasing. The study found social media marketing effectiveness depends on message quality, company involvement, and integration with other platforms. A complex analysis is needed to accurately measure return on investment. Generation Y are major social media users but not necessarily the main target audience.
An Exploratory Study on Usage of Social Media by PR Practitioners for Media R...Vikram Kharvi
Over the last few years, it has become apparent that social media has captured the fancy of most
people. The extensive use of social media has drastically changed the way people communicate and share
information. PR practitioners use social media every single day to get the word out about clients, to
communicate with customers and to respond to questions or problems. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other
social sites have quickly become important tools in a PR practitioner's overall toolkit. However, this study
explores how PR practitioners (n=146) use the power of social media to connect, and develop relationships with
the journalists as against the traditional method of face-to-face meetings and telephonic conversations with the
journalists to develop relationships with them. The findings of the study revealed that Some of the platforms
used by PR practitioners to engage with the journalists include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, various PR groups
that exists on various social platforms etc.
This report looks at data from CASE/mStoner/Slover Linett survey of social media in advancement. This data provides a compelling view of what has changed — and what has remained the same since 2010 in the way institutions use social media for advancement. One big change is that some 50% of institutions surveyed use social channels as part of a multi-channel campaign. Contains six case studies of how seven colleges and universities used social media in campaigns.
The document summarizes a marketing research presentation on the effectiveness of social networking marketing. It outlines the research objectives, which are to determine if social media advertisements lead to product/service sales and provide companies with information on target audiences. It then describes the research methodology, including developing hypotheses, conducting a survey of 223 internet users, collecting primary data through questionnaires, and analyzing the results. In conclusion, it finds that most respondents are aware of social media ads but don't have direct experience purchasing from them, though believe they could be effective at increasing awareness over time.
Learn which strategies engage prospective students best at each stage of the admissions funnel. By leveraging our research and actionable tips, you’ll be well on your way to connecting with more students.
Part 2 social networking and online searches for screening job candidates finalshrm
Only a small percentage of organizations use online search engines (26%) and social networking websites (18%) to screen job candidates. The primary reasons for not using these methods are legal risks, inability to verify information, and lack of job relevance of online information. While few organizations disqualify candidates based on online information, there has been a significant rise in formal policies around online screening, from 72% having no policy in 2008 to 56% today.
Part 2 social networking and online searches for screening job candidates finalshrm
Only a small percentage of organizations use online search engines (26%) or social networking websites (18%) to screen job candidates. The primary reasons for not doing so are legal risks, inability to verify online information, and lack of job relevance of online data. While over half of organizations currently lack policies on using social media for hiring, 29% plan to implement policies within 12 months, up from 11% in 2008.
The document discusses various tools used in construction. A spirit level is used to check horizontal level, with the bubble indicating levelness. A water tube uses the principle that water remains at the same level to check that all points of a wall are at the same height. A plumb bob is a weighted string used as a vertical reference line to ensure constructions are perfectly upright. Masons use a string line pulled taut between two points as a straight edge to complete their work like laying bricks. Trowels are hand tools used to spread and shape materials like cement and mortar, and for breaking and smoothing bricks.
The document lists equipment used for a film project, including a camcorder for capturing video, a tripod for stabilizing the camera, SD memory cards for storing footage, email and word processing software for communication and writing, blogging software to display work online, video editing software to assemble footage, social media to promote the film, USB drives for backing up files, and a laptop for running software and storing files.
The document discusses 5 major social media trends in 2013 and their implications for HR and recruiting: [1] increased mobile usage of social media, [2] growth of international and localized social networks, [3] social media boosting workplace productivity, [4] improved tools for analyzing big social data, and [5] more integration of personal and professional online profiles. It then focuses on changes and privacy issues related to Facebook in 2013, including its Graph Search tool which allows users to get job recommendations from their social connections.
The survey found that 68% of organizations use social media to reach external audiences. The most commonly used platforms are Facebook (45%), LinkedIn (34%), and Twitter (28%). Marketing (67%), HR (44%), and public relations (38%) are the most likely to engage in social media activities on behalf of organizations. While 31% of companies track employee social media use and 43% block access to platforms on work devices, larger organizations are more likely to monitor and restrict access. The majority of organizations have used social media for 1-2 years to engage external groups like customers and employees.
Are Social Networking more persuasive than Traditional Word of MouthKUMAR GAURAV
In the present scenario of 21st century when every thing is changing so fast traditional things are losing its importance. This research is conducted to investigate and compare the reliability of recommendation made through social networking and traditional word of mouth.
Hypothesis-
H1- WOM and social networking influence the customer
purchase decision.
H2- Social networking recommendation are more reliable
than traditional WOM.
Major findings are-
-Consumers awareness towards Social Networking and traditional WOM is high.
-Social Network Marketing is more reliable that traditional WOM.
Suggestions-
-Companies should try to promote positive word about their products through social networking and WOM because traditional advertising id losing its effectiveness and due to increased consumerism.
-Companies should to use social networking efficiently to increase their market share because it is not only cost effective but reliable too.
-Quality should be maintained because consumer believe that spreading positive WOM and social networking is difficult because they are not controlled by the marketers and its possible only when product quality is good.
Why Human Resources professionals need to embrace and make Social Media an integral part of their and their organizations recruitment and human capital management initiatives. Additionally, a concise overview of key social media channels and recommended best practices to get started on social media and HR.
The Relationship of Cross-Cultural Social Network Usage Patterns to Brand Bus...Russ Merz, Ph.D.
A presentation delivered in Helsinki, Finland, July 4-8, 2012, to the Twenty-First Annual World Business Conference of the International Management Development Association (IMDA)
This document discusses using Google+ for technical recruiting. It notes that 14.4 million people used social media to find their last job, and 89% of companies used social media for recruiting in 2011. For technical recruiters, Google+ has emerged as one of the most promising sites because, while Facebook has more overall users, Google+ has a higher concentration of technology experts. Recruiters can find experts on Google+ using tools like FindPeopleOnPlus.com or by establishing their own presence on the site to host events and draw talent.
The document summarizes key findings from a study on social media use in the workplace and its impact on employee attitudes and behaviors. Some of the main findings include:
1) Employees who feel they can communicate openly, participate in decisions, and feel valued showed greater trust, satisfaction, loyalty and motivation compared to those who did not. Simply allowing social media use did not have as large an impact as these cultural factors.
2) Different corporate functions like marketing, communications, management and HR had differing views on factors like trust, satisfaction and pride in the workplace.
3) An individual's level in the company was not related to their social media use at work.
Social Media Adoption among the Banking Sector in Sri Lanka: Paper presented ...Parakum Pathirana
Despite social media having a remarkable success in many parts of the world in different contexts such as promoting brands to changing state leaders, the adoption by the banking sector to provide financial services remains relatively low across many parts of the world.
Many banking customers are still reluctant to consume financial services via social media. In fact, how banks should adopt social media still remains unanswered, possibly due to the fluidity of social media compared to the rigidness of the banking sector. The aim of this paper is to devise a framework to better understand the determinants of social media adoption among the banking sector based on the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM).
Paper available at: https://www.academia.edu/15069575/Social_Media_Adoption_among_the_Banking_Sector_in_Sri_Lanka
This document summarizes key issues organizations face with social media in the workplace and provides strategic questions to guide decision making. It discusses how social media affects entire organizations by influencing employees, customers, and the company's brand. Both benefits and risks of social media are outlined for various uses, like recruitment, training, and marketing. However, most organizations still lack clear social media strategies and policies. The document concludes by posing strategic questions for organizations to consider in developing an effective social media approach, such as whether and how social media should be used to support business goals while mitigating risks.
Can social media become the final frontier in customer experience management? This research paper was published in Nirma International Conference on Management, 5th Jan 2012. ISBN 93-81361-68-1
The document discusses a study on how staffing professionals are using online technologies, specifically social networking sites, for recruitment and screening candidates. It finds that national online job boards, employee referrals and company websites are the primary recruitment sources. A few hours per week are spent on social networks for recruitment. While social networks are used more now for hiring than two years ago, most organizations do not use them to screen applicants or have policies governing their use. They are mainly used to search passively for exempt and middle management applicants.
The Role of Social Media in Employer Branding and Recruitment in Modern Organ...Aakriti Agarwal
This document discusses employer branding and the role of social media in recruitment. It defines employer branding as a company's reputation as an employer and discusses how developing a strong employer value proposition (EVP) can help attract talent. It also explores how social media has become crucial for employer branding and recruiting, allowing companies to showcase their culture and values. The document provides advice on leveraging social media for recruitment effectively, including promoting a human face, monitoring sentiment, and utilizing networks like LinkedIn and Glassdoor.
This document summarizes a study on the effectiveness of social media marketing. The study analyzed Twitter activities and sales of Fortune 500 companies to identify correlations. It also surveyed 1000 college students to determine if Generation Y is the main target and how social media usage relates to purchasing. The study found social media marketing effectiveness depends on message quality, company involvement, and integration with other platforms. A complex analysis is needed to accurately measure return on investment. Generation Y are major social media users but not necessarily the main target audience.
An Exploratory Study on Usage of Social Media by PR Practitioners for Media R...Vikram Kharvi
Over the last few years, it has become apparent that social media has captured the fancy of most
people. The extensive use of social media has drastically changed the way people communicate and share
information. PR practitioners use social media every single day to get the word out about clients, to
communicate with customers and to respond to questions or problems. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and other
social sites have quickly become important tools in a PR practitioner's overall toolkit. However, this study
explores how PR practitioners (n=146) use the power of social media to connect, and develop relationships with
the journalists as against the traditional method of face-to-face meetings and telephonic conversations with the
journalists to develop relationships with them. The findings of the study revealed that Some of the platforms
used by PR practitioners to engage with the journalists include Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, various PR groups
that exists on various social platforms etc.
This report looks at data from CASE/mStoner/Slover Linett survey of social media in advancement. This data provides a compelling view of what has changed — and what has remained the same since 2010 in the way institutions use social media for advancement. One big change is that some 50% of institutions surveyed use social channels as part of a multi-channel campaign. Contains six case studies of how seven colleges and universities used social media in campaigns.
The document summarizes a marketing research presentation on the effectiveness of social networking marketing. It outlines the research objectives, which are to determine if social media advertisements lead to product/service sales and provide companies with information on target audiences. It then describes the research methodology, including developing hypotheses, conducting a survey of 223 internet users, collecting primary data through questionnaires, and analyzing the results. In conclusion, it finds that most respondents are aware of social media ads but don't have direct experience purchasing from them, though believe they could be effective at increasing awareness over time.
Learn which strategies engage prospective students best at each stage of the admissions funnel. By leveraging our research and actionable tips, you’ll be well on your way to connecting with more students.
Part 2 social networking and online searches for screening job candidates finalshrm
Only a small percentage of organizations use online search engines (26%) and social networking websites (18%) to screen job candidates. The primary reasons for not using these methods are legal risks, inability to verify information, and lack of job relevance of online information. While few organizations disqualify candidates based on online information, there has been a significant rise in formal policies around online screening, from 72% having no policy in 2008 to 56% today.
Part 2 social networking and online searches for screening job candidates finalshrm
Only a small percentage of organizations use online search engines (26%) or social networking websites (18%) to screen job candidates. The primary reasons for not doing so are legal risks, inability to verify online information, and lack of job relevance of online data. While over half of organizations currently lack policies on using social media for hiring, 29% plan to implement policies within 12 months, up from 11% in 2008.
The document discusses various tools used in construction. A spirit level is used to check horizontal level, with the bubble indicating levelness. A water tube uses the principle that water remains at the same level to check that all points of a wall are at the same height. A plumb bob is a weighted string used as a vertical reference line to ensure constructions are perfectly upright. Masons use a string line pulled taut between two points as a straight edge to complete their work like laying bricks. Trowels are hand tools used to spread and shape materials like cement and mortar, and for breaking and smoothing bricks.
The document lists equipment used for a film project, including a camcorder for capturing video, a tripod for stabilizing the camera, SD memory cards for storing footage, email and word processing software for communication and writing, blogging software to display work online, video editing software to assemble footage, social media to promote the film, USB drives for backing up files, and a laptop for running software and storing files.
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92 Journal of Computer Information Systems Fall 2014
USING SOCIAL TECHNOLOGIES
FOR COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE:
IMPACT ON ORGANIZATIONS AND HIGHER EDUCATION
JERETTA HORN NORD JOANNA PALISZKIEWICZ ALEX KOOHANG
Oklahoma State University Warsaw University of Life Science Middle Georgia State College
Stillwater, OK Warsaw, Poland Macon, Georgia
ABSTRACT
The number of individuals engaging in social technologies
for both personal and business reasons is staggering. This
phenomenon is growing exponentially and fast becoming an
integrated, cross platform experience which will impact every
individual online. Social technologies used specifically by
organizations for business support, the purposes and the benefits
realized are addressed in this paper. Based on research results and
a review of related literature, two issues are addressed: 1) How
organizations can rethink their social strategy to gain competitive
advantage; and 2) How social technologies education should be
incorporated into the curriculum so students are prepared for life
beyond graduation.
Keywords: Social Technologies; Social Technology; Social
Media; Facebook; Twitter; LinkedIn; YouTube; Curriculum;
Education; Social Strategy, Organizations
INTRODUCTION
“When it comes to social tech, playtime is over. The changes
that will come because of these technologies will be far-
reaching, fast, and dramatic. Social tech is not just a few Internet
applications or platforms. It is a broad movement that already
includes hundreds of companies, each of which provides a unique
service.” [10] Klososky [10] categorizes social technology to
include social relevance, social media, and social networking.
Because this paper investigates social platforms and purposes
in which these platforms are used for business support, the term
social technology coined by Scott Klososky is adopted.
Social technology users have expanded from those who
were primarily high school and college aged students to every
generation with the greatest increase in new users in the 55-64
year age group experiencing a growth of 79 percent since 2012.
[4] “Social media is not an option — it is a must!” [11] The
numbers are staggering with over one billion plus active users on
Facebook, 500 million plus users on Twitter with an average of
400 million tweets being sent per day, 38 million total users on
LinkedIn and 1 billion unique monthly visitors on YouTube. [9]
Social technology sites are now translating into unparalleled
profits for businesses savvy enough to use social technologies
for customer service, increased awareness/exposure, gaining
new customers, marketing, and networking and professional
relationships. “Social technologies, theories, best practices and
strategy are still evolving, but there is one principle that remains
constant behind every PR, marketing and advertising campaign:
people persuading people.” [12] Google has joined the social
technologies frenzy as sites like F.
The use-of-social-media-in-the-recruitment-processPreeti Bhaskar
This document summarizes a study on the use of social media in recruitment conducted by the Institute for Employment Studies (IES) for the UK's Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas). The study aimed to understand how and why employers use social media tools for recruitment, the perceived costs and benefits, and the legal and reputational risks. It involved a literature review and case studies with Pets at Home, G4S, and Monmouthshire County Council. The study found that employers use social media mainly for candidate screening and marketing, though there are risks around privacy, discrimination, and bias. Employers must develop policies around social media use in recruitment to manage these risks.
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The Adecco Global Social Recruiting Study
Whether you're a Job Seeker or a Recruiter, our study has some key insights for you.
Job Seekers: get the most out of the unlimited opportunities available through the proper use of social networks.
Recruiters: find out how to improve the quality of your professional social media practices.
Some background
The digital age is transforming the recruitment industry, allowing companies to reach targeted candidates and create new forms of employer branding, as well as helping candidates interact with their potential future employer. Recruitment is more dynamic than ever due to the uptake of social media, both for small businesses, as well as large corporations. For job seekers, social media is a valuable tool to find opportunities and advance careers.
The study
Recruiting is increasingly social and Adecco wants to know how it works. We conducted a survey between March 18 and June 2, 2014, collecting responses from 17,272 candidates and 1,501 recruiters from 24 countries. We want to understand how candidates search for jobs on social media, which tools they use, and how they present themselves online. We also interviewed the recruiters to discover how companies operate on social media, which tools they use, and what they look for in their recruiting process.
The study looks at a global, regional and local level on the areas of
- The use of social media
- The effectiveness of social media in matching job seekers with open positions
- The importance of web reputation
- The social capital of individual candidates
- How recruiters explore the web when looking for a candidate
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Social Media: In the Work Place and Patterns of Usage
Trevor Nesbit, University of Canterbury, Canterbury, New Zealand
Abstract: As the adoption of social media increases, a number of important themes have emerged. The
two main themes that are investigated in this study are the perceived benefits and risks of using social
media in theworkplace;and thepatternsofusageof socialmedia.The themeof theperceivedbenefits
and risks of using social media in the workplace is investigated through a literature review and a
survey of third year commerce students about their perceptions. The pattern of usage theme is also
explored through the same survey of a group of third year commerce students. The analysis and dis-
cussion of the results from the survey highlighted a number of interesting issues connected to the two
themes. The two main issues relating to the perceived benefits and risks of using social media in the
work placeare firstly, that use of socialmedia tools to enhanceemployeeretention is not seen as being
important by the group of respondents in this study in comparison with other benefits identified in the
literature; and secondly, that the reduction of trust in an organisation and incompatibility with organ-
isational culture are not seen as being amongst the significant risks and challenges when using social
media in the work place by the group of respondents in the study. The three main issues relating to
the patterns of usage theme include that Facebook is the most frequently used social media tool by the
students surveyed who were under the age of 30; that there is potentially a difference between the
genders in the frequency with which Wikis are used; and that defining what constitutes frequent use
of one social media tool may be different to what constitutes frequent use of another social media tool.
Other issuesraised in this study includesocialmediaasanappropriatemarketing tool toreachpeople
under the age of 30 (and potentially other age groups), and has potential to be used as part of educa-
tional programmes, however some care would need to be taken over the choice of social media tool.
Keywords: Social Media, Work Place
Introduction
THE PURPOSE OF this paper is to investigate the use of social media by exploringtwo themes. The first theme relates to the perceived benefits and risks of using socialmedia in the workplace and is carried out by an investigation of the literature relating
to the use of social media in the work place and through a survey of a group of third
year commerce students at the University of Canterbury. The second theme relates to patterns
of usage and is explored using the same survey of third year commerce students.
A number of pieces of literature are reviewed and concepts are identified which are then
analysed and discussed to identify a number of benefits pertaining to the use of social media
in the work place, as well as the risks and challenges of using social media in the work place.
The results o.
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This document provides an overview and analysis of key internet trends in 2014. Some of the main points covered include:
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Mary Meeker presented an overview of internet trends at the 2012 Stanford Internet Trends conference. Some key points from the document include:
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05 Executive Summary
07 Job Seekers
08 The Use of Social Media for Job Search Purposes
12 The Effectiveness of Social Media in the Matching of Job Seekers with Open Positions in the Labor Market
16 Web Reputation and its Impacts on Job Search
19 The Social Capital of Individual Job Seekers
23 Job Seekers’ Profiles
25 Statistical Appendix
35 Recruiters
36 The Use of Social Media for Professional Purposes
45 The Effectiveness of Social Media in the Matching of Job Seekers with Open Positions in the Labor Market
49 The Relevance of Web Reputation and its Impact on Recruiting
52 Training Undertaken for the Professional Use of Social Media
54 Statistical Appendix
63 Authors and Contact Info
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Social media is and will increasingly become the new job marketplace in the future. The impact and best practices however, are not always clear to all of the players involved, the job seekers and the recruiters.
Adecco, the global leader in HR solutions, has published the most comprehensive global study ever compiled on the use of social media in recruiting and job search, providing expert’s advice to successfully log onto the job market.
We have gathered the answers of over 17,000 job seekers and more than 1,500 recruiters from 24 countries and developed the study in partnership with the Catholic University of Milan, Italy.
The study mainly covers: the use of social media for professional purposes, the effectiveness of social media in the matching of job seekers with open positions in the job market, and the relevance of web reputation and its impact on recruiting.
In 2013, more than half of all recruitment activity involved the Internet (53%), with the percentage for 2014 forecasted to continue to grow (61%). Social media is the digital tool which is expected to experience the greatest increase in usage rates in 2014 by the recruitment sector. 5 out of 10 job seekers use social media for job search purposes and 7 out of 10 recruiters use social media for their daily HR activities. When it comes to profile scouting and checking the accuracy of CV information, social media is used more often than traditional search engines. 29% of job seekers have been contacted through social media by a recruiter at least once, and 9% received a job offer. Surprisingly, the majority of profiles searched for via social media are non- managerial ones, showing that social recruiting is broader than normally expected.
On the other hand, factor that most affects the attitudes towards use of social media for job search is the educational qualification, with graduates significantly more active than non- graduates. Gender also emerges as a marker of difference, with women reported to be the most active.
Recruiters largely use social media to assess a candidate’s reputation: The use of LinkedIn remains predominant (68%), but Facebook is also relevant (52%), although this is generally regarded as a more personal social networking site.
On the other hand, the research shows that the vast majority of job seekers is
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not aware of the professional relevance of their personal social networks, and assumes their profile is only viewed and accessed by their friends. Recruiters believe that the most attractive element in a potential candidate’s profile is the previous professional experience, followed by professional prizes or awards, often overlooked by the candidates. Personality insights that emerge from the profile come third, while no interest is shown for the candidates’ number of contacts. Recruiters seem to distrust the number of contacts as a sort “noisy” information that does not provide trustworthy elements for professional assessment.
Approximately one third of recruiters admit that they have rejected a potential candidate as a consequence of the information, the pictures, or content posted on the candidate’s profile.
Among the various elements which negatively influence the assessment of the web reputation of a candidate, recruiters pay particular attention to the comments posted, particularly when they point to participation in activities which may violate University or workplace policies.
Job Seekers largely state that they do not post sensitive comments or pictures, showing that they are often not aware of the impact of their communication choices on the Web.
Job seekers claim they use Facebook more as a personal channel dedicated to friends than as a channel aimed at creating and maintaining professional relationships.
The relationships a candidate has have direct impact in the recruiting process: those who have a richer online network are not only more likely to use social media for their job search but most importantly they get better results in terms of contacts with recruiters and hirings.
Social media profiles of companies are largely perceived to be informative “dashboards” more than a relationship forming channel. Candidates consider that the most attractive elements in a company’s profile are the presence of jobs ads, followed by information about the company, and finally by content posted by the company. In both audiences, the relationship dimension of social media and the related opportunities are widely underestimated.
Among HR professionals who use social media for recruitment purposes, approximately 30% have attended training courses organized by their company (61% of HR respondents either did not receive guidelines for the use of social media or were unaware that these guidelines existed).
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Job Seekers
Recruiting is increasingly social. To understand how job seekers search for jobs on social media, which tools they use and how they present themselves online, Adecco conducted an in-depth study. Between March 18th and June 2nd 2014, the survey gathered responses from 17,272 candidates (8,992 complete responses and 8,280 partial responses1) from 24 countries. We also interviewed 1,501 recruiters to discover how companies use social media in the recruitment process.
The sample presents a substantially balanced distribution with a majority of males (52%), born after 1981 (46%), and mostly graduates (43%). Those who are employed mostly hold non- managerial positions (59%).
This report, which has been compiled in partnership with the Catholic University in Milan, covers four areas: the use of social media for job search purposes, the effectiveness of social media in matching job seekers with open positions, web reputation and its impact on job search, and the social capital of individual job seekers. It is interesting to analyse this data, keeping an eye on the Recruiters’ responses to understand how they explore Web 2.0 when looking for a candidate. In addition to the global data, the report compares the five areas taken into consideration2: APAC, Eastern Europe and MENA, Western Europe, Southern Europe and the US. The report also includes a statistical appendix, which offers further detail on the responses provided by participants.
1 The total numbers reported in the tables and figures also include the partial responses, which lack information on their socio-demographic profiles.
2 APAC includes Australia and Singapore. Eastern Europe and MENA include: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Turkey, Tunisia, Arab Emirates, and Ukraine. Western Europe includes: the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Southern Europe includes: Spain, France, and Italy. And finally the USA.
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The data shows that 55% of Job Seekers use social media for job search purposes (among Recruiters, the percentage of
use for HR professional purposes was around 73%). In this regard, LinkedIn is largely the most used social networking
site (35%) followed by Facebook (17%) (fig. 1).
Fig. 1 – Social Media Used in General and for Job Search.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Notes: (1) General use also includes job search usage. (2) Total Social Media is the percentage of respondents using at
least one of the considered social media platforms.
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The differences that emerge among the various geographic areas are quite significant. A peak use of social media platforms for job search can be found in Western Europe (63%), whilst APAC and Eastern Europe/MENA report lower rates of use (fig. 2).
Fig. 2 – Social Media Used in General and For Job Search Purposes by Region.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
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The element that seems to most affect the attitudes towards the use of social media for job search is educational qualification, with graduates being significantly more active than non-graduates. Gender also emerges as a marker of difference, with women reported to be more active. Age hardly seems to be relevant, although it should be noted that it is a factor that has more of an effect on whether the candidate access to social media (tab.1).
Tab. 1 - Social Media Used in General and for Job Search by Socio-demographic Profile.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Notes: (1) Total number also includes cases that have not provided information about their socio-demographic profile. (2) The analysis of respondents born before 1946 (over 68 years old) has been omitted due to the limited sample size (28 respondents).
Based upon employment status, the use of social media for job search appears to be significantly higher among those who are searching for their first job (74%), as well among those temporarily redundant (67%) (tab. 2).
Tab. 2 – Use of Social Media for Job Search by Employment Status.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Total value also includes cases that have not provided information about their employment status.
Employment status Use for job search
Employed
60.9 Unemployed and looking for work 63.6
Temporarily redundant
67.2 Looking for my first job 74.0
Total
55.0
General Use Use for job search Gender
Female
91.7
62.0 Male 87.8 59.4 Year of birth
1946-1964
86.4
59.2 1965-1980 88.3 61.2
After 1981
92.0
60.6 Level of education completed
Less than High School
89.6
58.9 High School 86.8 57.1
College
91.1
63.1 Master or Doctoral Degree 92.9 63.4
Total
85.3
55.0
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Among Job Seekers, the most frequent activities when searching for jobs online appear to be the most “traditional” ones, for instance, searching through job ads (63%) or potential hirers 55%) tab. 3). Women also do less personal branding than men, but seem to pay more attention to what others say about a potential employer.
Younger workers seem to be more active with the “relational” search practices, as reported in the “importance of personal branding”, “professional networking”, and reputation analysis potential hirers” sections the analysis. Those who are already employed generally more active online than people out of work, especially in the most innovative practices. The only activity that is performed less submitting applications, a result which can be attributed to the fear of being exposed by their current employer, coupled with the minor urgency of finding new employment.
Tab. 3 - Use of Social Media for Specific Job Search Activities.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Notes: (1) The analysis of seekers born before 1946 over 68 years old) has been omitted due to the limited sample size (28 respondents). 2) Multiple choice question.
Personal branding Distributing my CV Professional networking Searching for jobs Submitting applications Researching potential employers' pages Check what other say about potential employers Gender
Female
41.4
51.3
57.7
68.5
51.1
60.7
51.8 Male 44.4 52.5 57.0 64.1 51.9 56.5 47.7 Year of birth
1946-1964
37.8
55.4
52.9
66.5
54.1
56.0
43.6 1965-1980 43.1 53.3 56.0 65.9 52.3 57.4 47.1
After 1981
44.6
49.7
59.9
66.5
50.1
60.3
53.7 Level of education completed
Less than High School
36.8
52.0
37.4
65.7
55.0
44.4
39.0 High School 36.1 45.2 44.0 62.2 48.1 48.3 42.3
College
47.4
55.2
66.0
67.8
52.5
64.7
53.6 Master or Doctoral Degree 52.5 62.4 80.5 74.6 57.0 78.4 67.1 Principal employment status
Employed
46.8
53.7
65.1
68.0
50.6
64.1
54.3 Unemployed and looking for work 40.8 53.7 51.4 67.7 54.2 54.6 46.0
Total
40.0
49.0
53.1
63.3
49.4
55.2
47.1
12. 12
A reported 49% of job seekers use social media to distribute their CV online. 29% of job seekers were contacted through social media by a recruiter at least once, and 9% received a job offer. The geographic area where candidates and recruiters are more active across social media and where the best results can be seen in terms of matching is Western Europe (fig. 3).
Fig. 3 - Steps Taken To Get a Job by Region.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
40.8
45.5
9.7
44.7
37.2
13.4
64.4
60.9
17.1
49.7
22.2
6.2
30.8
38.4
8.9
49.0
29.0
8.7
,0
10,0
20,0
30,0
40,0
50,0
60,0
70,0
Distributing CV
Contacted by a recruiter
Get the job
APAC
Eastern Europe and MENA
Western Europe
Southern Europe
US
Total
13. 13
No significant differences emerge in terms of gender, except for a slightly higher rate men who have been contacted by a recruiter. The use of social media to distribute CVs is more frequently seen among those aged 50 and over among those with a postgraduate degree (who are also contacted most often). However, the younger candidates who are contacted by recruiters have the highest chances of being offered a job. People who already have a job present the same proactive attitude in terms of online search activity when compared to people currently out of work, but generally obtain better results (tab. 4).
Tab. 4 – Steps Taken to Get a Job by Socio-demographic Characteristics.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Note: The analysis of job seekers born before 1946 (over 68 years old) has been omitted due to the limited sample size (28 respondents).
Distributing CV Contacted by a recruiter Get the job Gender
Female
51.3
26.3
7.9 Male 52.5 32.2 9.7 Year of birth
1946-1964
55.4
29.0
8.0 1965-1980 53.3 30.7 8.2
After 1981
49.7
27.7
9.5 Highest level of education completed
Less than High School
52.0
19.0
6.8 High School 45.2 18.3 5.5
College
55.2
34.2
10.2 Master or Doctoral Degree 62.4 54.1 15.8 Principal employment status
Employed
53.7
38.2
11.9 Unemployed and looking for work 53.7 22.2 5.9
Total
49.0
29.0
8.7
14. 14
LinkedIn is considered without a doubt to be the most effective social networking site in terms of matching Job Seekers with open positions. The effectiveness index of LinkedIn is 0.13 (the index assumes values between -1, lowest effectiveness, and 1, highest effectiveness). Among the others, Facebook rates at -0.29 and therefore, is considered to be a “less ineffective” social networking site (fig. 4). These rates are considerably lower than those gathered among recruiters, where LinkedIn is rated at 0.60 and Facebook is positively assessed (0.05).
Fig. 4 - Effectiveness Index of Social Media for Recruitment Purposes.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (max ineffectiveness) to 1 (max effectiveness), value 0 if neutral position.
The countries where LinkedIn is perceived to be less effective are also those candidates active (Southern Europe). This is significantly different from the trends shown in Recruiters’ report, where LinkedIn is reported to be less effective in Western Europe. (fig. 5).
Fig. 5 - Effectiveness Index of LinkedIn for Recruitment Purposes by Region.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (max ineffectiveness) to effectiveness), value 0 if neutral position.
-0.29
-0.56
0.13
-0.42
-0.43
-0.63
-0.64
-0.64
-0.51
-0.60
-1,00
-,800
-,600
-,400
-,200
,00
,200
,400
,600
,800
1,00
Facebook
YouTube
LinkedIn
Twitter
Blog
Tumblr
Pinterest
Instagram
Viadeo
Xing
0.24
0.26
0.31
0.05
0.19
0.13
-1,00
-,800
-,600
-,400
-,200
,00
,200
,400
,600
,800
1,00
APAC
Eastern
Europe and
MENA
Western
Europe
Southern
Europe
US
Total
15. 15
In terms of demographics, the Job Seekers who use LinkedIn most often are women and young professionals. (fig. 6)
Fig. 6 - Effectiveness Index of LinkedIn for Recruiting Purposes by Gender and by Year of Birth.
Total Survey, 2014.
Notes: (1) Index value from -1 (max ineffectiveness) to effectiveness), value 0 if neutral position. 2) The analysis of job seekers born before 1946 (over 68 years old) has been omitted due to the limited sample size (28 respondents).
The relationship between social media use and Job Seekers’ educational qualifications seems to be quite evident.
The increase in the perceived utility of social media is directly proportional to level education. The effectiveness index for postgraduates generates a rate of 0.47. Those in employment consider these tools to be more effective (0.32) when compared to those out of work (0.02), who are more inclined to be distrustful of LinkedIn’s effectiveness (fig. 7).
Fig. 7 - Effectiveness Index of LinkedIn for Recruitment Purposes by Highest Level of Education Completed
and by Principal Employment Status.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (max ineffectiveness) to effectiveness), value 0 if neutral position.
0.19
0.13
0.05
0.15
0.18
0.13
-1,00
-,800
-,600
-,400
-,200
,00
,200
,400
,600
,800
1,00
Female
Male
1946-1964
1965-1980
After 1981
Total
-0.25
-0.10
0.29
0.47
0.32
0.02
0.13
-1,00
-,800
-,600
-,400
-,200
,00
,200
,400
,600
,800
1,00
Less than
High School
High School
College
Master or
Doctoral
Degree
Employed
Unemployed and
looking for work
Total
16. 16
Job Seekers seem to consider the presence of job ads be the most attractive elements on the companies’ social media profiles (attractiveness index of 0.50), followed by the presence of general information about the company (0.41), and finally by the content posted company (0.32). Social media profiles run by companies are largely perceived to be informational “dashboards” more than a relationship forming channel (tab. 5).
Tab. 5 – Attractiveness Index of the Company’s Social Media Page.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (min attractiveness) to 1 (max attractiveness).
Rank Elements on company's Social Media profile Index
1°
Job Postings (and ability to search for jobs)
0.50 2° General company information (e.g. about, contact...) 0.41
3°
Content posted by the company
0.32 4° Company's interaction with users 0.24
5°
Recommendation on this company by relatives or contacts
0.22 6° Comments posted by other users 0.21
7°
Firm popularity (likes, reviews...)
0.17 8° Pictures 0.15
9°
Number of followers (e.g. fans, group members...)
0.06
17. 17
Job seekers claim they use Facebook more as a personal channel dedicated to friends than aimed at creating and maintaining professional relationships (tab. 6).
Tab. 6 - Index of Agreement with Specific Statements Regarding a Candidate’s Private
and Professional Image on Facebook.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (max disagreement) to agreement), value 0 if neutral position.
Rank Statements about privacy Index
1°
I assume my profile is only viewed by friends
0.31 2° My profile can only be accessed by my friends 0.27
3°
It is important to maintain a professional image online
0.20 4° My online image is important to my future 0.10
5°
I work hard to maintain a professional image on my profile
0.01
The element most often present in the Job Seekers’ web profiles is the information related to their previous professional experiences (index of attendance 0.33). This is also the type of information that recruiters pay most attention to. Personal information is also present (0.30), whilst reputational information is significantly less present, along with references and comments posted by others (-0.13). It is interesting to note that professional awards and prizes, which recruiters place considerable importance on, are largely overlooked by Job Seekers (tab. 7).
Tab. 7 – Career Related Information Contained in Social Media Profile: Index of Attendance.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (fully absent element) to very attendant element).
Rank Elements on Social Media profile Index
1°
Professional experience
0.33 2° Personal information (marital status, gender...) 0.30
3°
Personality emerging from profile
0.16 4° Number of contacts 0.10
5°
Hobbies and personal interests
0.04 6° Pictures 0.02
7°
Content posted
0.01 8° Professional prizes and awards -0.03
9°
References and comments posted by others
-0.13
18. 18
Concerning the elements which may negatively affect web reputation of a Job Seeker, it can be observed that these all have a relatively low index of attendance (largely below 0). In particular, those elements that recruiters seem to pay particular attention to, such as comments related to the participation in activities that may be in violation of University or workplace policies, are hardly present (- 0.77), such as “selfies” or pictures containing sensitive controversial content (-0.76). It is worth underlining that younger Job Seekers show a greater tendency to post “sensitive” content (tab. 8).
Tab. 8 - Elements Posted on Social Media Profiles: Index of Attendance by Socio-demographic Characteristics.
Total Survey, 2014.
Notes: (1) Index value from -1 (very unlikely) to likely). 2) The analysis of job seekers born before 1946 (over 68 years old) has been omitted due to the limited sample size (28 respondents). 3) Multiple choice question.
Informal selfie or tagged photo (e.g. wearing a swimsuit) Controversial selfie / tagged photo (e.g. drinking alcohol) Comments on controversial topics (e.g. illegal drugs) Comments on participation in activities which are in violation of university or workplace policy Gender
Female
-0.54
-0.77
-0.61
-0.80
Male
-0.54
-0.74
-0.55
-0.74 Year of birth
1946-1964
-0.77
-0.92
-0.68
-0.87
1965-1980
-0.65
-0.84
-0.59
-0.81
After 1981
-0.37
-0.63
-0.54
-0.71 Level of education completed
Less than High School
-0.62
-0.82
-0.59
-0.76
High School
-0.60
-0.83
-0.56
-0.79
College
-0.50
-0.72
-0.58
-0.77
Master or Doctoral Degree
-0.42
-0.61
-0.66
-0.71 Principal employment status
Employed
-0.48
-0.70
-0.60
-0.77
Unemployed and looking for work
-0.59
-0.81
-0.57
-0.78
Total
-0.54
-0.76
-0.58
-0.77
19. 19
A number of research works have demonstrated how the most effective channel for matching of Job Seekers with open positions is word-of-mouth. Therefore, it is important not only to study the configuration of personal social networks of Job Seekers, but also the role played by social media to enforce or diversify these relationships and facilitate access to new information. To do so, we have used the “position generator”, one of tools that is widely advocated throughout these studies, that makes it possible to estimate the “wealth” of social capital an individual. This is done by first assessing professional figures that belong to their social network. A proportional weight relating to the “prestige status” of occupation, as it is commonly classified by professional class structure, then attributed to each of the professions. This makes it possible to rate social networks based upon their “wealth” in social capital, namely weak (low capital), medium, or rich high capital).
To refine the analysis, we have adopted also a slight variation, asking whether contact was more often based on offline, online, or multiple (both) interactions. From this question, we have been able to reconstruct the wealth created by the offline and online social capital of individuals involved, most frequent relationship-based channels they use.
The candidates’ social networks appear to be made-up of a strong integration between both offline and online networks. The contacts entertained across both channels are prevalent (52% vs 37% only offline and 26% only online). Also, if we take into consideration only the contacts who fall into the category of high-status professionals, the proportion of offline to online contacts remains relatively unaltered (43% both online and offline vs 23% offline and 18% online) (fig. 8).
Fig. 8 - Percentage of Seekers with Online, Offline, and/or both Network Contacts (in general or high status).
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Note: 4 (out of 12) professions are considered to be high status: policy maker, lawyer, director a company, or engineer.
1 To differentiate between concepts, we talk about social media to refer platforms (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter etc.) and social networks to refer the relationships (online and offline) of job seekers.
25.9
37.2
52.4
17.9
22.6
42.7
,0
10,0
20,0
30,0
40,0
50,0
60,0
Online network
Offline network
Both online and offline
network
% of cases with almost one profession in network
% of cases with almost one high status profession in network
20. 20
In 69% of cases, contacts have maintained the same relationship strength across both channels (tab. 9).
Tab. 9 - Strength of the Job Seeker's Online and Offline Networks.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: the network was calculated by attributing the weight ISEI (International Classification for Professional Prestige) to each professional figure acknowledged by a job seeker and then dividing the distribution of networks into weak, medium, and rich categories using the tertile observed for each respondent at an international level.
Offline network
Weak
Medium
Rich
Total Online network
Weak
25.0 5.5 4.7
35.3 Medium 5.1
24.3 9.2
38.7
Rich 3.4 3.3
19.3
26.1 Total
33.5
33.2
33.3
100.0
Those currently employed are generally Job Seekers with richer social networks and the difference is even greater when we factor in the online networks (tab. 10).
Tab. 10 - Employment Status by Level of Offline and Online Networks.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Employment status Online network Offline network Total
Weak
Medium
Rich
Weak
Medium
Rich
Employed
37.2
41.6
46.0
39.5
38.0
46.1
41.2 Unemployed and looking for work 53.0 47.8 44.8 50.5 50.7 45.4 48.8
Other
9.7
10.7
9.3
10.0
11.3
8.6
9.9
Also, the Job Seekers who possess a richer social network, especially online, present higher skill level in the use of social media when compared to those with medium or weak social networks (tab. 11).
Tab. 11 - Index of Expertise on Social Media by Level of Offline and Online Networks.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (not at all confident) to 1 (very confident), value 0 if neutral position.
Task about expertise on Social Media Online network Offline network Total
Weak
Medium
Rich
Weak
Medium
Rich
I can be very effective at using social media
-0.12
0.13
0.25
-0.05
0.10
0.17
0.07 I can have a positive impact on the lives of others through social media -0.18 0.10 0.25 -0.13 0.07 0.18 0.04
I can offer other people important and interesting information by posting on social media
-0.09
0.22
0.34
-0.03
0.20
0.27
0.14 I can find important and interesting information by reading other people's content on social media -0.03 0.29 0.37 0.03 0.26 0.30 0.20
I can use social media as an effective way of connecting with others
-0.03
0.29
0.36
0.06
0.25
0.28
0.20 I can communicate very effectively using social media -0.12 0.15 0.26 -0.02 0.10 0.17 0.08
21. 21
Having a rich network seems to have direct implications on the effectiveness of job search. The use social media for job search and the possibility of being contacted by a recruiter are more common across such networks. The success in gaining employment seems to be higher for those who possess a rich online social network (tab. 12).
Tab. 12 - Indicators Regarding the Use of Social Media by Level of Offline and Online Networks.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Indicators about use of Social Media Online network Offline network Total
Weak
Medium
Rich
Weak
Medium
Rich
Use of Social Media for job searching
45.1
69.5
74.3
45.7
67.3
73.6
55.0
Distributing CV
38.1
59.7
64.1
41.1
57.4
61.1
49.0
Contacted by a recruiter
17.2
31.6
39.7
21.9
29.5
34.6
29.0
Get the job
5.0
8.4
12.7
6.6
7.8
10.6
8.7
If we look beyond the overall wealth of social networks, and directly observe the capacity to reach people of higher status, the data shows a very interesting trend. Furthermore, if we isolate online relationships from offline relationships we can see geographical differences. In APAC and Southern European countries, contacts who solely maintained offline relationships may reach higher status positions, whilst in Eastern Europe, Western and
the US, online contacts appeared to be more effective (fig. 9).
Fig. 9 - Percentage of Job Seekers with High Status of Offline and Online Networks by Region.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
17.0
19.6
23.3
16.5
21.3
17.9
22.7
12.8
20.2
26.8
15.2
22.6
43.2
28,692
51.9
47.3
39.6
42.7
,0
10,0
20,0
30,0
40,0
50,0
60,0
APAC
Eastern Europe
and MENA
Western
Europe
Southern
Europe
US
Total
Online
Offline
Online and offline
22. 22
Those who can access a “high social networking status” via online interactions are more inclined to use media channels for their job search, are more frequently contacted by recruiters, and often obtain better results in terms of employment offers (fig. 10).
Fig. 10 - Indicators Regarding the Use of Social Media in Job Seekers with High Offline and Online Network Statuses.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
61.8
37.2
10.8
54.9
27.7
8.2
64.7
36.9
10.7
49.0
29.0
2.5
,0
10,0
20,0
30,0
40,0
50,0
60,0
70,0
Distribuiting CV
Contacted by a recruiter
Get the job
High status online network
High status offline network
High status online and offline network
Total seekers
23. 23
From this analysis a number of clusters can be formed (tab. 14):
1. A primary profile, which may be labelled as “the non-integrated cluster” pertains to most of the Job Seekers (71%) and presents educational qualifications, occupational levels, and professional statuses, which are comparatively lower than the other profiles. This combines with a lower average use of social media, particularly for professional purposes, and also fewer skills in their use. A hesitant attitude to post information about one’s professional experience on social media and a greater attention to the publication of information which may affect or compromise a personal reputation is also apparent. Lastly, there seems to be a higher occupational status on the offline social networks. They receive worst results in terms of online job search.
2. A second, intermediate profile, which may be called “the semi-integrated cluster”, includes about 27% of Job Seekers who are on average younger, graduates with intermediate-level occupation and professional status, an intermediate use of social media, and an online network which is, on average, made higher status professionals. They receive medium results in terms of online job search.
3. Finally, a small cluster (only 2% of Job Seekers), which may be called “the highly-integrated cluster”, is comprised of “excellent”, profiles with considerably higher skill levels and educational qualifications (largely postgraduates) with higher occupational levels and statuses, a broader use of social media, especially for professional purposes. They possess greater skills in their use of social media and a positive attitude towards the online publication of professional experiences. When compared to other profiles they also hesitate to release information which may affect their web reputation. Lastly, a greater interrelationship exists between their offline and online networks, which are generally composed of higher status contacts. They achieve the best results in terms of online job search.
24. 24
Tab. 13 – Job Seekers' Profile: Value of Indicators About Social Media or About Socio-demographic Characteristics by Cluster.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
The non- integrated cluster The semi- integrated cluster The integrated cluster
% of cases
71%
27%
2% Socio-demographic characteristics
% of female
49.3
50.5
56.8 % of Young (< 33 years) 44.4 54.5 43.2
% with College Degree or more
40.6
70.4
73.0 % with Master or Doctoral Degree 5.0 24.5 40.5
% of employed
41.2
52.8
70.3 % of unemployed and looking for work 48.6 38.8 21.6
% of middle manager or more (only for employed)
24.6
44.3
46.2 Indicators about use of Social Media
% that uses social media
88.4
95.1
97.3 % that uses LinkedIn for job search 8.6 53.1 14.3
Index of expertise on Social Media about answer "I can be very effective at using social media"
0.04
0.33
0.55 % that has distributed CV 49.80 59.23 64.86
% of contacted by a recruiter through profile on social media platform
24.3
47.0
62.2 % who got the job 6.5 14.5 21.6 Indicators about network
% with high status online network
17.0
27.7
27.0 % with high offline network 26.3 17.8 10.8
% with high status online and offline network
48.4
46.6
51.4 Indicators about characteristic of profile on social media
Index of attendance professional experience information in social media profile
0.27
0.44
0.59 Index of attendance Controversial selfie or tagged photo (e.g. drinking alcohol) on Facebook profile -0.80 -0.60 -0.49 Indicators about opinion on recruiting using social media
% that thinks companies use social media to recruit
34.4
55.1
70.3
Note (1): Index of expertise on Social Media value from -1 (not at all confident) to very confident), value 0 if neutral position. (2) Indices of attendance value from -1 (fully absent element) to very attendant element).
25. 25
Tab 1.A - Generally speaking, which social networks do you use? Do you use them for job search?
Total Survey, 2014.
No Yes Yes, for job search Total
Facebook
34.2
48.7
17.1
100.0 YouTube 44.5 52.8 2.7 100.0
LinkedIn
53.3
11.2
35.4
100.0 Twitter 74.1 19.6 6.2 100.0
Google+
47.1
29.2
23.7
100.0 Blog 85.0 9.8 5.2 100.0
Tumblr
94.5
4.7
0.8
100.0 Pinterest 91.7 7.4 0.9 100.0
Instagram
81.7
17.3
1.1
100.0 Viadeo 91.4 3.9 4.8 100.0
Xing
95.7
2.1
2.2
100.0
Tab 2.A - How often do you look for jobs on social media?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Every day
50.1 Several times per week 26.7
At least once a week
13.4 At least once a month 9.8
Total
100.0
Tab 3.A - Use of social networks for job search, activities?
Total Survey, 2014.
No Yes Total
Personal branding
60.0
40.0
100.0 Distributing my CV 51.0 49.0 100.0
Professional networking
46.9
53.1
100.0 Searching for jobs 36.7 63.3 100.0
Submitting applications
50.6
49.4
100.0 Researching potential employers' pages 44.8 55.2 100.0
Check what other say about potential employers
52.9
47.1
100.0
26. 26
Tab 4.A - From 1 to 5, how effective are these social networks for job search?
Total Survey, 2014.
1 (very ineffective) 2 3 4 5 (very effective) I don't know Total
Facebook
27.3
11.9
23.8
9.5
5.9
21.6
100.0 YouTube 37.6 10.8 16.3 3.0 2.3 29.9 100.0
LinkedIn
15.6
5.8
15.7
18.4
18.9
25.6
100.0 Twitter 27.2 8.7 17.6 5.4 2.9 38.1 100.0
Google+
21.5
7.7
18.5
9.5
11.3
31.4
100.0 Blog 25.0 7.2 15.1 4.8 2.6 45.2 100.0
Tumblr
29.0
6.0
12.0
0.9
0.7
51.4
100.0 Pinterest 29.9 5.9 12.1 1.1 0.7 50.3 100.0
Instagram
32.9
6.8
12.2
1.5
1.0
45.6
100.0 Viadeo 27.3 5.4 12.0 3.4 2.5 49.4 100.0
Xing
27.7
5.2
11.8
1.6
1.1
52.5
100.0
Tab 5.A - From 1 to 5, what career-related information does your social media profile contain?
Total Survey, 2014.
1 (not at all) 2 3 (neutral) 4 5 (a lot) Total
Personal information (e.g. marital status, gender...)
14.8
5.9
20.5
22.8
35.9
100.0 Personality emerging from profile 15.8 7.5 28.9 23.9 23.9 100.0
Pictures
23.4
10.4
26.2
18.8
21.2
100.0 Professional experience 15.2 5.5 16.6 23.9 38.9 100.0
Number of contacts
19.0
9.2
28.5
19.7
23.5
100.0 Hobbies and personal interests 19.9 11.3 29.1 20.3 19.4 100.0
Professional prizes and awards
25.2
10.3
28.3
17.0
19.3
100.0 References and comments posted by others 30.4 11.6 27.5 14.4 16.1 100.0
Content posted
23.2
9.4
29.3
17.6
20.5
100.0
Tab 6.A - From 1 to 5, how likely are you post the following items on your Facebook profile?
Total Survey, 2014.
Informal selfie or tagged photo (e.g. wearing a swimsuit) Controversial selfie / tagged photo (e.g. drinking alcohol) Comments on controversial topics (e.g. illegal drugs) Comments on participation in activities which are in violation of university or workplace policy
1 (very unlikely)
54.9
75.2
58.5
77.0 2 17.3 10.1 14.7 8.6
3 (neutral)
14.4
8.3
14.7
8.4 4 7.9 3.5 8.5 3.5
5 (very likely)
5.4
2.9
3.6
2.4
Total
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
27. 27
Tab 7.A - From 1 to 5, indicate to which extent you agree with the following statements
in regards to your Facebook profile.
Total Survey, 2014.
My profile can only be accessed by my friends I assume my profile is only viewed by my friends It is important to maintain a professional image online I work hard to maintain a professional image on my profile My online image is important to my future
1 (I strongly disagree)
19.3
16.9
16.6
21.9
20.5 2 6.7 6.6 6.6 10.9 8.5
3(neutral)
18.2
18.7
27.0
30.3
26.7 4 12.1 14.0 18.7 16.9 18.1
5 (I strongly agree)
43.7
43.9
31.0
20.1
26.1
Total
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
Tab 8.A - Have you ever been contacted by a recruiter through your profile on social media platform?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
No
71.0 Yes 29.0
Total
100.0
Tab 9.A - Did you get the job?
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Statistic calculated only for "Yes" answers of Tab. 8.A.
% Value
No
70.0 Yes 30.0
Total
100.0
Tab 10.A - Do you think companies use social media to recruit?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
No
25.5 Yes 35.4
I don't know
39.1
Total
100.0
28. 28
Tab 11.A - From 1 to 5, how much do the following attract your attention on a company’s social media page?
Total Survey, 2014.
1 (not at all) 2 3 (neutral) 4 5 (a lot) Total
General company information (e.g. about, contact...)
9.7
3.9
19.7
28.3
38.4
100.0 Pictures 12.7 8.2 34.5 26.3 18.3 100.0
Number of followers (e.g. fans, group members...)
15.6
10.3
35.9
23.4
14.7
100.0 Firm popularity (likes, reviews...) 13.3 7.9 30.6 27.5 20.7 100.0
Company's interaction with users
12.1
6.2
27.7
29.1
24.9
100.0 Content posted by the company 10.1 5.1 24.1 31.9 28.8 100.0
Comments posted by other users
11.7
7.5
29.5
29.2
22.1
100.0 Job Postings (and ability to search for jobs) 8.2 3.5 15.7 26.1 46.5 100.0
Recommendation on this company by relatives or contacts
12.9
6.9
29.2
25.3
25.7
100.0
Tab 12.A - From 1 to 7, please indicate how certain you are that can perform each of the following tasks.
Total Survey, 2014.
I can be very effective at using social media I can have a positive impact on the lives of others through social media I can offer other people important and interesting information by posting on social media I can find important and interesting information by reading other people's content on social media I can use social media as an effective way of connecting with others I can communicate very effectively using social media
1 (not at all confident)
13.4
14.9
12.3
10.6
10.9
13.4
2
6.8
7.1
5.8
5.1
5.3
6.5
3
8.1
9.4
7.9
7.0
6.8
7.1
4 (neutral)
27.7
27.8
23.9
22.2
22.6
27.4
5
17.7
17.2
19.7
19.5
17.7
16.3
6
12.6
12.2
15.4
18.0
17.3
13.8
7 (very confident)
13.6
11.4
15.0
17.5
19.4
15.5
Total
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
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Tab 13.A - Does your online or offline network include the following professions?
Total Survey, 2014.
Online Offline Both online and offline No Don't know or don't remember Total
Insurance agent
7.8
15.5
18.7
42.9
15.1
100.0 Nurse 6.8 16.1 22.6 41.4 13.2 100.0
Lawyer
7.3
15.4
26.4
38.4
12.5
100.0 Book-keeper or accountant 8.2 13.4 26.6 37.4 14.4 100.0
Construction worker
6.5
16.4
20.9
40.6
15.5
100.0 Policy maker 9.5 7.6 17.4 50.2 15.4 100.0
Police officer
5.8
12.8
17.0
49.0
15.5
100.0 Unskilled labourer 6.9 13.6 30.5 33.6 15.4 100.0
Director of a company
10.5
11.7
28.7
34.1
15.1
100.0 Engineer 9.6 10.9 36.3 30.0 13.2 100.0
Cleaner
5.2
14.9
18.4
43.9
17.6
100.0 Estate or Real-estate agent 7.4 11.3 21.6 42.4 17.3 100.0
Tab 14.A - Gender.
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Female
48.2 Male 51.8
Total
100.0
Tab 15.A - Year of birth.
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Before 1946
0.3 1946-1964 14.3
1965-1980
39.7 After 1981 45.7
Total
100.0
Tab 16.A - What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value Less than High School 8.5
High School
34.0 Some College 14.9
2 or 3 year College Degree
19.4 4 or 5 year College Degree 14.6
Master or Doctoral Degree
8.6
Total
100.0
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Tab 17.A - Field of study.
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Education
9.5
Art and humanities
9.2
Social sciences, journalism and information
6.9
Business, administration and law
29.0
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistic
4.7
Information and Communication Technologies
10.0
Engineering, manufacturing and construction
17.5
Agriculture, forestry, fisheries and veterinary
1.5
Health and welfare
3.7
Services
8.0
Total
100.0
Tab 18.A - How many years’ work experience do you have?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
1 year or less
13.7
2 years
7.7
3-5 years
16.3
6-10 years
19.1
11-20 years
22.5
More than 20 years
20.6
Total
100.0
Tab 19.A - Employment status.
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Employed
41.2
Unemployed and looking for work
48.8
Unemployed but not seeking work
1.7
Temporarily redundant
3.6
Looking for my first job
4.1
I have never worked and I'm not looking for a job
0.5
Total
100.0
31. 31
Tab 20.A - Business area.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Statistic calculated only for "employed" answers of Tab. 19.A.
% Value
Oil & Gas
2.8 Chemicals 4.1
Basic Resources
2.8 Construction & Materials 5.6
Industrial Goods & Services
15.2 Automobiles & Parts 4.2
Food & Beverage
5.6 Personal & Household Goods 2.5
Health Care
5.0 Retail 5.1
Media
6.2 Travel & Leisure 3.2
Telecommunications
5.6 Utilities 6.5
Banks
2.4 Insurance 2.0
Real Estate
1.6 Financial Services 6.1
Technology
13.3
Total
100.0
Tab 21.A - What is your position?
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Statistic calculated only for "employed" answers of Tab. 19.A.
% Value
Non manager
59.1 Middle manager 16.9
Manager
13.3 Senior manager and above 10.7
Total
100.0
32. 32
Tab 22.A - Which department do you work in?
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Statistic calculated only for "employed" answers of Tab. 19.A.
% Value
Controlling, Accounting & Finance
12.3 Purchasing 2.6
Manufacturing
15.0 Research & Development 5.6
Information Technology
10.7 Logistics 6.4
Sales
17.7 Marketing 6.2
Corporate Communication & PR
4.2 Human Resources 12.3
Quality Management
7.0
Total
100.0
34. 34
Recruiters
Recruiting is increasingly social. To understand how companies operate on social media, which tools they use, and what they look for in the recruiting process, Adecco conducted an in-depth study. Between March 18th and June 2nd 2014, 1,501 recruiters from 24 countries took part in the online survey, resulting in 873 complete responses and 628 partial responses1. We also collected responses from more than 17,000 jobseekers to discover how they use social media for their job search.
The sample is mostly composed of females (66%), professionals born after 1981 (46%), graduates 76%) equally distributed between those with more and less than five years’ experience, in a managerial position (37%), in companies with more than 250 employees (56%), and mostly recruiting agencies (51%).
This report, which has been compiled in partnership with the Catholic University of Milan, Italy, covers four areas: the use of social media for professional purposes, the effectiveness of social media in matching of job seekers with open positions in the job market, relevance of web reputation and its impact on recruiting, and the training provided for the professional use of social media. It is interesting to analyse this data, keeping an eye on the candidates’ responses in order to understand how they explore Web 2.0 when looking for a job.
In addition to the global data, report compares the three geographic areas taken into consideration: Eastern Europe and MENA , Western Europe Southern Europe2. The USA and APAC, although considered in the overall figures, have not been analysed as individual areas due to the low number of responses (19 and 13 respectively). The report also includes a statistical appendix, which offers further detail on the responses provided by the participants.
1 The total numbers reported in the tables and figures also include the partial responses which lack information about the companies’ sector or size.
2 Eastern Europe and MENA include: Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Morocco, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Turkey, Tunisia, Arab Emirates, and Ukraine. Western Europe includes: the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. Southern Europe includes: Spain, France, and Italy.
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73% of respondents use at least one social networking site for professional purposes, meaning that they use their
personal accounts for recruitment purposes. The most used platform is LinkedIn (58% of respondents), whilst the
professional use of Facebook follows some way behind (28%). More than half of the companies where the
respondents are currently employed have at least one active account on a social networking site, with an equal
presence on LinkedIn and Facebook (53%). Relevant figures also emerge in relation to other social media platforms:
Twitter (31%) and YouTube (18%) (fig. 1).
Fig. 1 - Accounts on Social Media for Professional Use and Active Company Presence on Social Media.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Total Social Media is the percentage proportion of respondents using at least one of the considered social media
platforms.
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Southern Europe emerges as the region experiencing the greatest delay in the use of social networking sites in the
recruitment processes, particularly in relation to the individual recruiter (34% vs. a global average of 73%) (fig. 2).
Fig. 2 - Accounts on Social Media for Professional Use and Active Company Presence on Social Media by Region.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
74.3 72.9
34.1
73.0 72.6
61.4
57.1
66.1
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Eastern Europe and MENA Western Europe Southern Europe Total
Professional use by the recruiter Company's account
Most of the companies active on social media are large sized companies (82% have at least 250 employees and a
profile on at least one social networking site), followed by small-sized companies (between 10 and 50 employees, 69%)
(fig. 3).
Fig. 3 - Active Company Presence on Social Media by Company Size.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
53.4 69.3
65.3
66.1 82.0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
Micro: < 10 people Small: < 50 Medium: < 250 Large: over 250
% by company size % in total companies
37. 37
The companies most present on social media, grouped by the sector in which they operate, are Recruiting Agencies, Telecommunications, Chemicals, Technology, and Media. (tab. 1).
Tab. 1 - Active Company Presence on Social Media by Industry.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Rank Industry % Value
1°
Recruiting
91.7 2° Telecommunications 77.3
3°
Chemicals
72.7 4° Technology 72.6
5°
Media
71.4 6° Health Care 65.2
7°
Travel & Leisure
63.6 8° Utilities 62.5
9°
Financial Services
61.9 10° Food & Beverage 58.3
11°
Insurance
57.1 12° Basic Resources 54.5
13°
Automobiles & Parts
46.7 14° Retail 45.8
15°
Construction & Materials
44.1 16° Industrial Goods & Services 43.2
17°
Oil & Gas / Real Estate
40.0 18° Personal & Household Goods / Banks 37.5
Total
66.1
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In the majority of cases, the use of social media by recruiters is more often either voluntary (58%) or strongly
recommended (37%), and only in rare cases is it mandatory (6%). The use of social media is more often mandatory in
Eastern Europe and MENA (8%).
Fig. 4 – Directives Regarding Recruiters’ Use of Social Media by Region.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
52.4
63.6 63.0 57.7
39.9
33.2 34.0 36.6
7.7 3.2 2.9 5.7
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
Eastern Europe and
MENA
Western Europe Southern Europe Total
Voluntary Highly recommended Mandatory
The use of social media by recruiters is most often recommended or mandatory in large-sized companies. It is
interesting to note, however, that if we limit the analysis to solely mandatory use, the companies where this occurs are
mostly small-sized (11%) and medium-sized companies (8%) (fig. 5).
Fig. 5 – Directives Regarding Recruiters’ Use of Social Media by Company Size.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
67.2
56.7
62.4
48.7
57.7
29.3
32.7
30.1
47.2
36.6
3.4
10.7 7.5 4.1 5.7
0%
10%
20%
30%
40%
50%
60%
70%
80%
90%
100%
Micro: < 10
people
Small: < 50 Medium: < 250 Large: over 250 Total
Voluntary Highly recommended Mandatory
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The recruiters’ use of social media is more often either strongly recommended or mandatory in the Recruiting sector (63% of cases), followed by the Telecommunications industry 55%) tab. 2).
Tab. 2 – Directives Regarding Recruiters’ Use of Social Media by Industry:
% of "Highly Recommended or Mandatory".
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Rank Business Area % Value
1°
Recruiting
62.7 2° Telecommunications 54.5
3°
Health Care
43.5 4° Technology 41.9
5°
Oil & Gas / Real Estate
40.0 6° Basic Resources 36.4
7°
Media
35.7 8° Insurance 28.6
9°
Travel & Leisure
27.3 10° Utilities / Food & Beverage 25.0
11°
Financial Services
23.8 12° Retail 20.8
13°
Industrial Goods & Services
18.9 14° Chemicals 18.2
15°
Construction & Materials
17.6 16° Automobiles & Parts 13.3
17°
Personal & Household Goods / Banks
12.5
Total
42.3
More in depth, the most recurrent activities that are pursued through social media job advertising (65%), followed by the active sourcing of passive candidates (60%), and checking accuracy CV information (53%) tab. 3).
Tab 3 - Use of Social Media for Specific Recruitment Activities.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Note: multiple choice question.
Rank Recruiting activities: % Value
1°
Advertising jobs
65.0 2° Sourcing passive candidates 59.7
3°
Checking the accuracy of an applicant's CV
52.7 4° Receiving job applications 52.4
5°
Checking an applicant's network
51.3 6° Employer branding 51.1
7°
Checking content posted by an applicant
45.2 8° Checking references of an applicant 42.9
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Additionally, a surprising result emerged concerning the profiles of those professional figures that recruiters most
often search for via social media. It can be said that these profiles are mostly non-managerial profiles. This clearly
demonstrates that social recruiting is broader and encompasses different profiles from those normally expected and
that for the most qualified profiles, recruiters tend to prefer traditional channels of information and face-to-face
networking. The only exception appears to be Eastern Europe and MENA, where managerial professions are the most
searched for profiles in the digital sphere (fig. 6).
Fig. 6 - Typology of Candidate Profiles Searched For, Using Social Media by Region.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Note: multiple choice question.
37.1
42.1
74.2
66.4
38.4
28.4
49.0
54.5
45.0
24.2
37.4
54.6
35.3
16.4
27.1
40.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Eastern Europe and MENA Western Europe Southern Europe Total
Non manager Middle manager Manager Senior manager and above
41. 41
Managerial profiles are generally searched for using social media platforms by medium and large-sized companies (fig.
7).
Fig. 7 - Typology of Candidate Profiles Searched For, Using Social Media by Company Size.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Note: multiple choice question.
66.7 65.1 63.4
69.3
66.4
36.8
50.3
48.3
61.2
54.5
31.6
51.7
57.6 58.3
54.6
35.1
38.3 39.5
43.2
40.6
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
Micro: < 10 people Small: < 50 Medium: < 250 Large: over 250 Total
Non manager Middle manager Manager Senior manager and above
In 2013, more than half of all recruitment activity involved the Internet (web in general, not solely social media) (53%),
with the percentage for 2014 expected to continue to grow (61%). However, Southern Europe remains the area where
the adoption of digital resources occurs much later, and despite their intention to use them, it can reasonably be said
that this gap will remain throughout 2014 (fig. 8).
Fig. 8 - Percentage of Total Recruitment Activity Involving the Internet by Region.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
55.3 52.5
43.8
62.1 62.1
53.1
52.6
60.8
0
20
40
60
80
Eastern Europe and MENA Western Europe Southern Europe
% by region (2013) % by region (2014 forecast)
% in total companies (2013) % in total companies (2014 forecast)
42. 42
Microbusinesses are less inclined to use digital resources as a personnel search method (45% of total recruiting
activity), whilst these figures are highest among firms with 50+ employees (fig. 9).
Fig. 9 - Percentage of Total Recruitment Activity Involving the Internet by Company Size.
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
45.1
54.9 52.1
53.0
52.6
60.8
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
Micro: < 10 people Small:
< 50
Medium:
< 250
Large:
over 250
% by company size % in total companies (2013)
% in total companies (2014 forecast)
43. 43
By looking at the various sectors analysed, it emerges that companies operating in the Technology sector, have used
the Internet more often as a recruitment tool (60% of the total recruiting activity), immediately followed by the
Recruitment sector (fig. 10).
Fig. 10 - Percentage of Total Recruitment Activity Involving the Internet by Business Area (first 4).
% Value. Total Survey, 2014.
Social media is the digital tool which is expected to experience the greatest increase in usage in 2014 by the
Recruitment sector.
Fig. 11 - Change in the Importance of Digital Tools by the Recruitment Sector in the Next Year.
Total Survey, 2014.
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The social media platforms that are regarded as the most efficient in recruitment process are LinkedIn and Facebook. The former is most often used with an “effectiveness index” of 0.60, whilst the latter remains at 0.05.
The index indicates a value between -1, the lowest effectiveness, and 1, the highest effectiveness (fig. 12). These are significantly high figures when compared to those reported by Job Seekers, where the effectiveness index of LinkedIn is rated at a value of only 0.13.
Fig. 12 - Effectiveness Index of Social Media for Recruitment Purposes.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (max ineffectiveness) to effectiveness), value 0 if neutral position.
0.05
-0.48
0.60
-0.20
-0.41
-0.55
-0.55
-0.55
-0.48
-0.38
-1,00
-,800
-,600
-,400
-,200
,00
,200
,400
,600
,800
1,00
Facebook
YouTube
LinkedIn
Twitter
Blog
Tumblr
Pinterest
Instagram
Viadeo
Xing
45. 45
Focusing solely on LinkedIn, it emerges that the more often is used, its perceived effectiveness increases, showing an increasing appreciation for the platform as a result of direct usage (fig. 13).
Fig. 13 - Effectiveness Index of LinkedIn for Recruitment Purposes by Use.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (max ineffectiveness) to 1 (max effectiveness), value 0 if neutral position.
This insight is confirmed by the fact that perceived effectiveness of LinkedIn grows as size business grows (fig.14) and LinkedIn appears to be appreciated most by those companies which use it most frequently (recruiting agencies) tab. 4).
Fig. 14 - Effectiveness Index of LinkedIn for Recruitment Purposes by Company Size.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (max ineffectiveness) to effectiveness), value 0 if neutral position.
0.26
0.45
0.68
0.60
,00
,100
,200
,300
,400
,500
,600
,700
,800
,900
1,00
No
Yes, for personal
use only
Yes, also for
professional use
Total
Neutral
0.35
0.53
0.57
0.67
0.60
,00
,100
,200
,300
,400
,500
,600
,700
,800
,900
1,00
Micro:
< 10 people
Small:
< 50
Medium:
< 250
Large:
over 250
Total
Neutral
46. 46
Tab. 4 - Effectiveness Index of LinkedIn for Recruitment Purposes by Industry (first 4).
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (max ineffectiveness) to effectiveness), value 0 if neutral position.
Industry Index
Recruiting
0.73
Industrial Goods & Services
0.50
Technology
0.62
Food & Beverage
0.43
Total
0.60
There is, however, an interesting exception. In Western Europe, where the use of social media is greater than in Southern Europe, effectiveness is reported to be lower.
Fig. 15 - Effectiveness Index of LinkedIn for Recruitment Purposes by Region.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (max ineffectiveness) to effectiveness), value 0 if neutral position.
0.66
0.50
0.61
0.60
,00
,100
,200
,300
,400
,500
,600
,700
,800
,900
1,00
Eastern Europe
and MENA
Western Europe
Southern Europe
Total
Neutral
47. 47
The effectiveness of social media use is reported to be positive overall, with figures that are generally above the “positive threshold” of value 0, though without experiencing high peaks extremely positive” rates (the entry in point, ”using social media increases my productivity” is reported at 0.18). However, there are many recruiters who intend to use these tools in the next 12 months. Also, there still seems be a widespread need for training, since entry “it is easy for me to master social media” reported at 0.25.
Tab. 5 - Index of Agreement with Specific Statements Regarding the Use Social Media for Recruitment.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (max disagreement) to agreement), value 0 if neutral position.
Rank Statements Index
1°
I intend to use social media in the next 12 months
0.48 2° I find social media useful in my job 0.37
3°
I have the knowledge necessary to use social media
0.33 4° I have the resources necessary to use social media 0.32
5°
It is easy for me to master social media
0.25 6° In general, my company supports the use of social media 0.19
7°
Using social media increases my productivity
0.18 8° People who are important to me think I should use social media 0.09
9°
A specific person (or group) is available for assistance with social media difficulties
0.02
48. 48
The use of LinkedIn remains predominant when recruiters assess the web reputation a candidate (68%). of Facebook is also relevant (52%), especially if we consider that generally regarded as a more personal social networking site. Interestingly, social media is used more often than traditional search engines (tab. 6).
Tab. 6 - Social Networks and Online Tools Used to Check a Candidate's Reputation.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: multiple choice question.
Rank Social Media % Value
1°
LinkedIn
67.7
2°
Facebook
51.6
3°
Google or other search engines
29.0
4°
Twitter
18.9
5°
YouTube
8.5
6°
Xing
7.9
7°
Blog
7.5
8°
Instagram
6.2
9°
Viadeo
3.8
10°
Pinterest
3.2
11°
Tumblr
2.8
Recruiters believe that the most attractive elements in profiles of potential candidates for recruitment purposes are the previous work experiences (attractiveness index of 0.63), followed by the presence professional prizes or awards (0.38) and the personality insights that can be identified from profile 0.32). Recruiters seem to largely uninterested in the number of contacts (tab. 7). The seeming lack of interest in the number contacts shown by recruiters and the preference towards “tangible skills”, may be interpreted as a tendency to assess more favorably those skills that are more difficult to make up (public display of previous work experience), whilst contact requests are often accepted by users without knowing the other person. In this sense, recruiters seem to distrust number of contacts as a sort of “noisy” information that does not provide trustworthy elements for professional assessment.
Tab. 7 - Attractiveness Index of the Applicant’s Social Media Profile.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Index value from -1 (min attractiveness) to max attractiveness).
Rank Elements on Social Media profile Index
1°
Professional experience
0.63
2°
Professional prizes and awards
0.38
3°
Personality emerging from profile
0.32
4°
Content posted by the applicant
0.27
5°
References and comments posted by others
0.25
6°
Personal information (e.g. marital status, gender...)
0.17
7°
Pictures
0.13
8°
Hobbies and personal interests
0.09
9°
Number of contacts
-0.13
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Approximately one third of recruiters admit that they have rejected a potential candidate as a consequence of the
information, the pictures, or the content posted on the candidate’s profile (fig. 16).
This may be interpreted in two different ways. On one hand, candidates may be disqualified if they present
information that differs substantially from the information provided in their CV; or they may be disqualified if their
profiles display “sensitive” information. In this second case, a slight discrepancy emerges with the information
provided by Job Seekers who seem to have a general awareness of the kind of information that may affect the
Recruiters’ opinion and largely state that they do not post sensitive comments or pictures. However, this tendency to
post sensitive material seems to be greater among younger candidates. The rejection of candidates based on the
content they posted online should probably be interpreted as a “strategy” perpetrated by the Recruiters to reduce the
(often large) number of candidates for a position by searching for material that may not be “sensitive” per se, but
sufficiently ambiguous to detrimentally affect one’s reputation.
Fig. 16 - Exclusion of a Candidate from the Recruitment Process because of Online Information, Photos, or Content
on Their Social Media Profile by Region.
Total Survey, 2014.
38.7
29.6 25.1
33.5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
Eastern Europe and MENA Western Europe Southern Europe
By Region Total
11.6
3.1
1.7
6.3
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Eastern Europe and
MENA
Western Europe Southern Europe
By Region Total
50. 50
Among the different elements which seem to negatively influence the assessment of web reputation a candidate, recruiters seem to pay particular attention the comments posted, especially in relation participation of activities which may violate University or workplace policies, followed by comments on sensitive issues, whilst pictures are relatively less important in this regard. The age of the recruiter seems to have an impact on what they perceive to be content that negatively affects a candidate’s web reputation. Younger recruiters appear to be less strict in relation to “sensitive” information (tab. 8).
Tab. 8 - Impact Index of Web Reputation on Recruitment by Year Birth the Recruiter.
Total Survey, 2014.
Notes: (1) Index value from -1 (almost never negative evaluation of the recruiter) to 1 (always negative evaluation the recruiter). (2) The analysis of recruiters born before 1946 over 68 years old) has been omitted because a limited sample size (3 respondents)
Elements on applicant's Social Media profile 1946-1964 1965-1980 After 1981 Total Index
Informal selfie or tagged photo (e.g. wearing a swimsuit)
-0.04
-0.29
-0.37
-0.30 Controversial selfie / tagged photo (e.g. drinking alcohol) 0.23 0.05 -0.12 -0.01
Comments on controversial topics (e.g. illegal drugs)
0.24
0.26
0.20
0.21 Comments on participation in activities which are in violation of university or workplace policy 0.42 0.42 0.36 0.36
51. 51
Among those who use social media for recruitment purposes, approximately 30% have attended training courses
organized by their company (fig. 17). This percentage decreases further in the Southern European countries (26%) (fig.
18).
Fig. 17 - Training Sessions (from company) About How to Recruit Using Social Media by Region.
Total Survey, 2014.
31.5
28.9
25.9
30.2
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
Eastern Europe and MENA Western Europe Southern Europe
by region % in total companies (2014 forecast)
52. 52
Training is more frequent in companies with 250+ employees and decreases the size of firm. Interestingly, for those who did not receive training, the expected usefulness of the training increases as size firm grows. For those who did attend training courses, the greater perceived usefulness is reported for microbusinesses. This confirms the fact that small enterprises are less inclined to provide formation, but when this occurs, they experience a greater return, mostly because it represents a strong element of differentiation from their competitors (tab. 9).
Tab. 9 - Training Sessions (from company) About How to Recruit Using Social Media
and Usefulness Indices About Training by Company Size.
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Usefulness indices value from -1 (max usefulness) to usefulness). The first is calculated using the responses by recruiters who have had training sessions and the second, by recruiters who have not had them.
Company size Training sessions Usefulness index of training session made Usefulness index of potential training session
Micro: < 10 people
17.2
0.41
0.12 Small: < 50 21.3 0.26 0.24
Medium: < 250
28.7
0.25
0.31 Large: over 250 35.8 0.38 0.44
Total companies
30.2
0.34
0.33
Similarly, throughout the various sectors, companies that provide recruiters with most training on social media use for their professional activity are Recruiting Agencies, followed by Technology businesses. It seems, however, that the level of training provided by Recruitment Agencies is relatively low, as anticipated usefulness sessions higher than the actual usefulness experienced by recruiters. The opposite holds true for the other industries which provide social media training, as the expected usefulness among employees is lower compared to its actual (tab. 10).
Tab. 10 - Training Sessions (from company) About How to Recruit Using Social Media and Usefulness Indices About Training by Industry (first 4).
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Usefulness indices value from -1 (max uselessness) to usefulness). The first is calculated using the responses by recruiters who have had training sessions and the second, by recruiters who have not had them.
Industry Training sessions Usefulness index of training session made Usefulness index of potential training session
Recruiting
42.3
0.37
0.57 Industrial Goods & Services 11.0 0.39 0.29
Technology
21.0
0.40
0.02 Food & Beverage 19.4 0.53 0.23
Total companies
30.2
0.34
0.33
61% of respondents either did not receive guidelines for the use social media or were unaware that these existed.
53. 53
Tab 1.A - Do you have an account on these social networks? If yes, is this for personal or professional use?
Total Survey, 2014.
No Yes, for personal use only Yes, also for professional use Total
Facebook
23.6
48.0
28.3
100.0 YouTube 61.2 30.5 8.3 100.0
LinkedIn
23.7
18.0
58.3
100.0 Twitter 64.8 19.1 16.2 100.0
Google+
58.8
26.4
14.8
100.0 Blog 90.7 4.8 4.5 100.0
Tumblr
95.7
3.4
0.9
100.0 Pinterest 87.5 10.3 2.2 100.0
Instagram
74.4
21.8
3.9
100.0 Viadeo 93.5 2.9 3.5 100.0
Xing
86.1
4.5
9.3
100.0
Tab 2.A - Does your company have an active presence on these social networks for recruiting purposes?
If yes, since when?
Total Survey, 2014.
No Yes, less than 1 year Yes, less than 2 years Yes, over 2 years Total
Facebook
46.6
11.4
17.1
24.9
100.0 YouTube 81.8 2.9 4.9 10.3 100.0
LinkedIn
47.2
9.5
15.9
27.4
100.0 Twitter 69.5 6.3 11.5 12.7 100.0
Google+
87.0
3.2
3.7
6.1
100.0 Blog 92.5 0.9 2.7 3.9 100.0
Tumblr
97.7
0.7
0.7
0.9
100.0 Pinterest 97.1 0.9 1.1 0.9 100.0
Instagram
95.7
1.7
1.1
1.4
100.0 Viadeo 97.1 0.9 1.2 0.9 100.0
Xing
93.7
1.9
2.5
1.9
100.0
Tab 3.A – Is the professional use of social media in recruitment your company?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Voluntary
57.7 Highly recommended 36.6
Mandatory
5.7
Total
100.0
54. 54
Tab 4.A - Do you use social networks for the following recruiting activities?
Total Survey, 2014.
No Yes Total
Employer branding
48.9
51.1
100.0 Advertising jobs 35.0 65.0 100.0
Sourcing passive candidates
40.3
59.7
100.0 Receiving job applications 47.6 52.4 100.0
Checking the accuracy of an applicant's CV
47.3
52.7
100.0 Checking an applicant's network 48.7 51.3 100.0
Checking content posted by an applicant
54.8
45.2
100.0 Checking reference of an applicant 57.1 42.9 100.0
Tab 5.A - What social networks and online tools do you use to check a candidate's reputation?
Total Survey, 2014.
No Yes Total Facebook 48.4 51.6 100.0
YouTube
91.5
8.5
100.0 LinkedIn 32.3 67.7 100.0
Twitter
81.1
18.9
100.0 Google+ 87.2 12.8 100.0
Blog
92.5
7.5
100.0 Tumblr 97.2 2.8 100.0
Pinterest
96.8
3.2
100.0 Instagram 93.8 6.2 100.0
Viadeo
96.2
3.8
100.0 Xing 92.1 7.9 100.0
Google or other search engines
71.0
29.0
100.0
Tab 6.A - Recruiting Objectives for Using Social Media.
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
To improve the quality of applications
49.0 To increase the number of applications 56.1
To quickly fill an open vacancy
50.3 To decrease the budget of recruitment 36.6
To reach targeted applicants (e.g. demographics)
56.4 To diversify recruitment channels 58.3
55. 55
Tab 7.A - From 1 to 5, how effective do you find these social networks for recruiting?
Total Survey, 2014.
1 (very ineffective) 2 3 4 5 (very effective) I don't know Total
Facebook
9.9
10.9
29.8
20.1
9.1
20.2
100.0 YouTube 25.4 10.6 16.1 3.3 1.6 42.9 100.0
LinkedIn
3.1
3.3
10.2
25.2
43.8
14.4
100.0 Twitter 16.2 8.8 18.9 8.2 5.0 42.9 100.0
Google+
18.7
6.9
17.8
4.0
3.3
49.3
100.0 Blog 19.1 7.1 13.8 3.4 2.4 54.3 100.0
Tumblr
20.9
6.2
12.4
0.7
1.1
58.6
100.0 Pinterest 21.9 5.4 12.0 0.6 1.6 58.5 100.0
Instagram
22.8
6.1
12.5
0.9
1.5
56.2
100.0 Viadeo 20.7 5.0 11.7 2.3 2.0 58.4 100.0
Xing
19.1
5.6
13.7
4.6
2.5
54.6
100.0
Tab 8.A - Have you ever excluded a candidate from the recruitment process because of online information, photos or content on their social media profile?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
No
66.5 Yes 33.5
Total
100.0
Tab 9.A - From 1 to 5, how likely are you negatively assess a job applicant
with the following items on his/her Facebook profile?
Total Survey, 2014.
Informal selfie or tagged photo (e.g. wearing a swimsuit) Controversial selfie / tagged photo (e.g. drinking alcohol) Comments on controversial topics (e.g. illegal drugs) Comments on participation in activities which are in violation of university or workplace policy
1 (very unlikely)
36.9
22.4
13.8
11.7 2 10.3 13.0 7.2 4.6
3 (neutral)
34.7
25.3
26.2
19.3 4 11.3 23.9 28.1 28.3
5 (very likely)
6.8
15.5
24.6
36.1
Total
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
56. 56
Tab 10.A - From 1 to 5, how much do the following attract your attention on an applicant’s social media profile?
Total Survey, 2014.
1 (not at all) 2 3 (neutral) 4 5 (a lot) Total
Personal information (e.g. marital status, gender...)
12.6
7.0
35.0
24.5
20.9
100.0 Personality emerging from profile 7.2 6.4 25.0 37.5 24.0 100.0
Pictures
9.8
9.1
38.1
30.4
12.6
100.0 Professional experience 3.6 1.6 12.3 29.4 53.1 100.0
Number of contacts
20.3
17.9
38.6
14.9
8.3
100.0 Hobbies and personal interests 8.9 12.5 40.2 29.0 9.4 100.0
Professional prizes and awards
6.0
4.7
22.8
40.8
25.8
100.0 References and comments posted by others 8.9 9.4 27.2 31.8 22.7 100.0
Content posted by the applicant
6.9
6.5
32.3
35.2
19.2
100.0
Tab 11.A - Regarding the use of social media in your job as a recruiter, please indicate the level of agreement or disagreement with the following statements on a scale of 1 to 7.
Total Survey, 2014.
1 (I strongly disagree) 2 3 4 (neutral) 5 6 7 (I strongly agree) Total
I find social media useful in my job
4.8
4.3
5.0
17.3
24.8
16.2
27.8
100.0 Using social media increases my productivity 8.1 7.6 8.4 23.7 20.5 14.7 16.9 100.0
It is easy for me to master social media
5.9
7.2
7.4
22.7
18.5
19.8
18.5
100.0 People who are important to me think I should use social media 8.8 7.3 7.6 35.1 16.7 14.0 10.4 100.0
In general, my company supports the use of social media
9.9
7.1
5.7
23.9
18.2
19.0
16.3
100.0 I have the resources necessary to use social media 6.0 4.6 6.5 19.0 20.5 22.0 21.4 100.0
I have the knowledge necessary to use social media
4.7
4.7
7.1
17.3
22.6
23.4
20.4
100.0 A specific person (or group) is available for assistance with social media difficulties 15.7 7.9 10.1 24.5 14.7 16.5 10.6 100.0
I intend to use social media in the next 12 months
5.3
3.7
3.6
15.1
14.1
19.1
39.2
100.0
Tab 12.A - What percentage of your total recruitment activity involves the internet?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
In 2013
52.6 In 2014 (forecast) 60.8
57. 57
Tab 13.A - Assuming total online recruitment is 100, what share does each tool represent?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Careers section on company website
30.4 Online recruiting sites 43.9
Social media
20.2 Mobile apps 5.6
Tab 14.A - Do you think the importance of following recruitment tools will change in your company next year? Total Survey, 2014.
Careers section on company website Online recruiting sites Social media Mobile apps
Less important
7.5
7.1
6.7
13.8 No change 58.3 52.2 32.8 41.7
More important
34.2
40.7
60.6
44.5
Total
100.0
100.0
100.0
100.0
Tab 15.A - Have you had (from your company) any training sessions about how to recruit using social media?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
No
69.8
Yes
30.2
Total
100.0
Tab 16.A – Was the training session helpful?
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Statistic calculated only for "Yes" answers of Tab. 16.A.
% Value
1 (not at all)
1.4
2
3.8
3
2.4
4 (neutral)
25.2
5
31.4
6
22.4
7 (a lot)
13.3
Total
100.0
58. 58
Tab 17.A - Do you think such training could be useful?
Total Survey, 2014.
Note: Statistic calculated only for "No" answers of Tab. 16.A.
% Value
1 (not at all)
5.9 2 4.0
3
1.5 4 (neutral) 24.7
5
23.2 6 17.4
7 (a lot)
23.2
Total
100.0
Tab 8.A - Does your company have any guidelines or policy to manage social media? (e.g. crisis situations, day-to- day social media scenarios...).
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
No
32.7 Yes 38.6
I don't know
28.7
Total
100.0
Tab 19.A - What kind of candidate profiles do you search for on social networks?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Non Manager
66.4 Middle manager 54.5
Manager
54.6 Senior manager and above 40.6
Controlling, Accounting & Finance
46.3 Purchasing 33.8
Manufacturing
34.6 Research & Development 32.1
Information Technology
42.3 Logistics 32.5
Sales
56.6 Marketing 46.1
Corporate Communication & PR
32.9 Human Resources 42.2
Quality Management
29.5
Tab 20.A - Gender.
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Female
65.8 Male 34.2
Total
100.0
59. 59
Tab 21.A - Year of birth.
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Before 1946
0.3 1946-1964 11.0
1965-1980
42.5 After 1981 46.1
Total
100.0
Tab 22.A - What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Less than High School
0.7 High School 8.8
Some College
14.2 2 or 3 year College Degree 14.5
4 or 5 year College Degree
35.8 Master or Doctoral Degree 26.0
Total
100.0
Tab 23.A - How many years of experience do you have as a recruiter?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
1 year or less
13.1 2 years 11.4
3-5 years
25.1 6-10 years 25.7
11-20 years
19.0 More than 20 years 5.6
Total
100.0
Tab 24.A - What is your position?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Non manager
37.4 Middle manager 26.6
Manager
20.2 Senior manager and above 15.8
Total
100.0
60. 60
Tab 25.A - Company size.
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Micro: < 10 people
6.7 Small: < 50 17.4
Medium: < 250
20.0 Large: over 250 55.9
Total
100.0
Tab 26.A - Does your company have a corporate website?
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
No
8.4 Yes 91.6
Total
100.0
Tab 28.A - Business area.
Total Survey, 2014.
% Value
Oil & Gas
0.6 Chemicals 1.3
Basic Resources
1.3 Construction & Materials 4.0
Industrial Goods & Services
8.7 Automobiles & Parts 1.8
Food & Beverage
4.2 Personal & Household Goods 0.9
Health Care
2.7 Retail 2.8
Media
1.7 Travel & Leisure 1.3
Telecommunications
2.6 Utilities 1.9
Banks
0.9 Insurance 1.7
Real Estate
0.6 Financial Services 2.5
Technology
7.3 Recruiting 51.2
Total
100.0
61. 61
The Authors Silvia Zanella is the Global Social Media & Online Marketing Director at Adecco Group, the world’s leading provider of HR solutions. Her focus is on HR 2.0, with a strong interest in the future of work.
Ivana Pais is an Assistant Professor of Economic Sociology at Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milano (Italy). Her research interests focus on new ways of working through the use of social media.
Contact Info
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About the Adecco Group
The Adecco Group, based in Zurich, Switzerland, is the world’s leading provider of HR solutions. With over 31,500 FTE employees and more than 5,000 branches, in over 60 countries and territories around the world, Adecco Group offers a wide variety of services, connecting more than 650,000 associates with our clients every day. The services offered fall into the broad categories of temporary staffing, permanent placement, career transition and talent development, as well as outsourcing and consulting. The Adecco Group is a Fortune Global 500 company.
Adecco S.A. is registered in Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).
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