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Screen for qualified job candidates on Twitter
In today’s economic situation, there is more number of candidates than jobs. For an employer, it is highly challenging to choose from a plethora of talent, screening through thousands of applications, narrowing down on a few and choosing the best in the most systematic manner. This is the reason why social networking sites such as Twitter are becoming popular platforms for job seekers to find employers and vice versa.
Employers try to catch the attention of those who are interested in the job profile and get them to attend their job fairs. Though the method of getting interested candidates to apply for the job differs, the ultimate goal is the same, that is screening and finding qualified job candidates on sites such as Twitter.
Companies find Twitter and other networking sites extremely useful for conducting an online background check and searches of candidates applying for the job. According to statistics, more number of Professional and Business Services and Information Technology industries use this method of identifying ideal candidates.
As an employer screening for qualified job candidates on Twitter, it is important keeping in mind a few important aspects.
- Do not encourage candidates who post photographs that are not appropriate or post provocative messages and photos.
- Screen for any messages about the candidate that say he or she uses drugs or is an alcoholic.
- Learn to identify if the candidate is adept at communication skills through patient interaction.
- Keep away from candidates if you find they lied about their qualifications through the background checks.
- Do not take in those who believe in making discriminatory comments.
- Never ever encourage those who share their previous employer’s confidential information.
Use the powerful medium of Twitter to tweet your requirements. With the latest Twitter & LinkedIn partnership, your tweets will be automatically displayed on LinkedIn and you can be assured of a huge response.
After obtaining profiles of prospective employees through Twitter, the next step is to look for attributes to narrow down on your choices. Here are a few tips to identify potential candidates:
- Profile must support professional qualifications of the candidates.
- Profile must be powerful enough to give you a clear picture of the candidate’s personality and character.
- Gauge the communication skills and creativity of the candidates.
- Look for good references related to the candidate from other people.
- Look for any accolades and awards received by the job seeker.
Social networking is one of the best and powerful methods of locating qualified job seekers. Sites such as Twitter, with its innovative applications, make the job much easier for employers. Following a few simple guidelines and using Twitter, hiring managers can now speed up the process of recruiting manpower for their organization.
To get started in the recruitment process, go to the Submit Job section of this site and summarize your job description in 140 characters or less. You can list your Twitter & LinkedIn profiles, along with position type, experience required, location, and more.
