How Social Recruiting is Used in Europe [STUDY]

How Social Recruiting is Used in Europe [STUDY] Ever wondered how employers in Europe use social media for recruitment? Our friends at Stepstone recently released a study called Recruitment via social media: fact or hype? which is based on research carried out in seven European countries: Austria,  Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden. So for once we have interesting social recruiting data which isnt biased towards the US or the UK. Here are the highlights of the study: Social media usage: Figures from Internet World Stats tell us there were roughly 520 million internet users in Europe in 2012.  This represents 63.5% of the European population. Out of these internet users in Western Europe, 62% are also social network users. These stats tend to tick up on a weekly basis but the message here is that most internet users are also social media users. Jobseekers and social media: If European internet users use social networking in general, jobseekers use it even more: 81% of jobseekers have at least one social media profile according to Stepstone. 70% of jobseekers log in every day to Facebook, 40% log in to LinkedIn and 33% to Twitter. Jobseekers use social networks for a wide range of reasons, the main ones being sharing information, looking at job opportunities and of course responding to friends. Social media in the corporate world: So what are European companies up to on social? Most organisations have realised they need to have a social media strategy and this year almost 70% of companies have a social media presence, up from less than 50% in 2010. There are of course plenty of reasons for companies to use social media, here are the main ones: HR management and recruitment increasing brand awareness spreading news on products and services attracting new customers interacting with existing customers HR departments were the pioneers in using social media at corporations, they have since been overtaken by marketing for obvious reasons. Its interesting to note that both customer services and sales are really lagging in social media adoption, two areas where most customers would expect to interact with a company. Social recruiting: Social media is used in the full recruitment process in many ways,  including: attracting jobseekers by creating and voicing the employer brand finding potential employees via direct search searching for information about prospective employees posting jobs in social network communities Most used social networks: The leading network in Europe for recruitment is LinkedIn, with 64% of companies using it. Facebook is second with 41% and Twitter is used by 29% of companies to find talent. (See also Whats the Best Facebook Career Page in Europe?) Xing leads in Germany: There is however a couple of exceptions to this, in the DACH region of Europe we find that Xing is the leading social network used for recruitment. In Germany it is used by no less than 78% of companies and LinkedIn only comes in third place. It is worth noting that LinkedIn is growing faster than Xing, so it could catch up over time. Viadeo and LinkedIn neck and neck in France: The other exception is France, where the native professional network Viadeo is still in the lead. It appears LinkedIn will overtake Viadeo soon as the former has increased its market share by 20% in the last three years and the latter has declined by 4%. Posting jobs on social media: Organisations are reaching out to social jobseekers and adopting a multi-channel approach, where social is one part of a bigger strategy. Stepstone quote a study by TNS which indicates that the candidate volume generated by social media is lower than other channels, so dont expect floods of applications to come in from Facebook. Only 24% of companies are happy with the social media candidate volume according to Stepstone. Social media is certainly not enough to meet organisations full recruiting needs just yet, only 2% of European job listings are filled via social media. Internal sources such as internal applicants, career pages, referral programs and own networking account for 24% of total hires. Other major sources include job boards which help to fill 21% of jobs and even print media fill 10%. Jobseekers dont fare much bettter than organisations: Stepstone say only 10% of candidates who apply via social media are hired. In summary, this research indicates that social media is relatively ineffective as a job postings channel. Direct search of future employees: Social media can be a great place to find passive candidates but this research shows that only 26% of companies receive a response to the majority of their contact requests (InMails etc). The candidates that are most often found via social media are for white collar functions, especially sales and marketing people. Researching prospective employees: During the recruitment process, nearly three-quarters of European employers use social media to find additional information about potential candidates during the recruitment process. Checking social media profiles had a positive influence on the hiring decision in nearly half of cases, but led to rejection of the candidate in a quarter of cases. Employer branding via social media: Organisations throughout Europe have been quick to adopt social media as a communication channel for employer branding. Since 2010, the usage of social media for employer branding has grown threefold. Companies are using social media foremost to explain the employer brand to potential candidates. Most companies are linking their social media to their dedicated careers site in order to drive traffic and applications. About half of job seekers try to find information about future employers through social media, this suggests companies should monitor their employer brand closely there. Resources for recruiting via social media: Just like any other channel, social media requires resources to function well. This study found that roughly 50% of companies have no specific budget at all for social recruiting. Only 6% of companies have a social media budget corresponding to more than 10% of the overall HR budget. 29% of companies have at least one employee who is responsible for recruitment via social media. Implications for employers: Some of the key takeaways for me: Compared to the recent US social recruiting study by Jobvite, its clear that European companies are lagging American companies in terms of social recruiting adoption. Its also obvious that    social media isnt a stand-alone recruitment channel just yet but it slots well into a multi-channel approach by companies. Social media is a fantastic vehicle for employer branding and I expect to see more activity here by European companies in future. A company can get by doing social recruiting without any extra manpower, but the best in class organisations will have a dedicated team. Candidates are using social media and they expect to find out more information about an employer and even to apply there in some cases. Candidates should also expect their social profiles to be scrutinised during a hiring process. Many thanks to Stepstone for providing this data. How does your company use social recruiting? Please let us know in the comments or tweet us at @LinkHumans! RELATED: Get the FREE Social Recruiting eBook feat. Deloitte, Sodexo, UPS and more.

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What Not to DoYour resume is the best way to represent yourself when you are out looking for a job. Before submitting your resume to the search engines, you need to know what the dos and don'ts of writing a good resume are. It's better to be safe than sorry when it comes to a resume.One of the dogs of writing a good resume is to make sure that you highlight all of your important skills. Include keywords that describe your experience so that people can find you. Include information that describes how much experience you have, but don't include any numbers or percentages unless you've included them in the job posting. Also, make sure that the list of your skills is separate from the experience. Use one term and keep the other information away from view.Another of the of of writing a good resume is to make sure that your cover letter covers every letter that you write. Include everything that you have written in the resume; also, make sure that the letter isn't too long. The key is to c ut your opening sentence and the closing sentence for writing the letter short enough that people will actually read it.A third of writing a good resume is to always remember to use grammar and spelling. Never go overboard in the grammatical portion. If you feel like you're having a hard time learning how to spell and/or know how to properly communicate with grammar, then use another method.A fourth of writing a good resume is to always have it be in the correct format. People who work from home will commonly use Microsoft Word. This is an electronic document that can be edited with the help of spell check, grammar check, and organization features. If you are trying to get a job by emailing your resume, then make sure you have MS Word account. Then, add your cover letter, resume, and contact information to your MS Word document, edit, and send to the appropriate email address.A fifth of writing a good resume is to have a business card. Use these everyday. People will be able to call you if they want to. When you aren't getting calls, use the card to call the person in your database. They may just be the person you need to get your next job.Finally, a sixth of writing a good resume is to have fun! Enjoy what you are doing. Look around and remember the other dos of writing a good resume that you have learned.We don't want you to worry about the bad things about writing a good resume. You are looking for a job!

10 Quotes to Start Your Week off Right

10 Quotes to Start Your Week off Right Theres nothing like reading a motivational quote to get you inspired and ready for a new week. No matter who you are or what you do, to truly succeed you have  to think positive and motivational thoughts. Ive put together my list of favorite motivational quotes (some may be a little unconventional) that I always go back to if I ever need a little bit of inspiration. Do you have a favorite quote? Let me know in the comments! 1) Get shit done. A little reminder to help make your day productive. Get Shit Done! #quote #motivation #hardwork #entrepreneur ReTweet pic.twitter.com/8AVFYRcuej Ricky Singh (@rickysk1985) January 9, 2016 2) Stay hungry, stay foolish. Theres nothing like a Steve Jobs quote to get us pumped and motivated for the week. Stay hungry, stay foolish. ~ Steve Jobs #quote #leadership #inspiration #motivation pic.twitter.com/mYu3WJFYwJ Tamara McCleary (@TamaraMcCleary) December 28, 2016 3) Be you, not them. A great quote for when you need a reminder that being yourself is the key to success. 4) Work hard. Dream big. No goal is too big if you work hard enough for it. Happy Tuesday friends, happy Tuesday lets make it a great day, month, year together all remember to Work Hard Dream Big! pic.twitter.com/QNacUk0bD2 Andrew Dwerryhouse (@wildthangone) January 10, 2017 5) You have as many hours in a day as Beyonce. If youre not a Bey fan, then replace Beyonce with someone youre inspired by. But who doesnt love Beyonce? https://twitter.com/ThePinkPursuit/status/674559431166828545 6) Actually, I can. Theres no better feeling in life than proving those who doubted you wrong. 7) Creativity takes courage. Being creative means youll stand out from the crowd. Dont be afraid to make mistakes. #Creativity is art, and #art is a personal thing. It takes a lot of courage to express your #imagination to the world. #tiptues #quotes pic.twitter.com/JOIv3jZ7cd Sara Ridley (@StoryTCreation) January 16, 2017 8) Nothing in this world thats worth having comes easy. A quote to remind you that hard work is important! Nothing in this World Thats WORTH having comes EASY. #iTejash #quote #QuoteOfTheDay pic.twitter.com/Cy9j0NSw2g Tejash Doshi (@tejashdoshi) December 5, 2013 9) Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. A great quote from the Author Tom Green. 10) Forget all the reasons why it wont work and believe the one reason it will work. A great reminder to believe in your hard work. It will pay off! Forget All The Reasons Why It Wont Work And Believe The One Reason It Will.Unknown pic.twitter.com/1l4dKnyrMN Carl Mathis (@carlmathis) December 30, 2016 Have you got a favorite quote? Make sure you let me know by tweeting @UndercoverRec!

BBC software and engineering conference apply for tickets open to all students (not just engineering and IT!) University of Manchester Careers Blog

BBC software and engineering conference apply for tickets open to all students (not just engineering and IT!) University of Manchester Careers Blog Develop:BBC- the software development and engineering conference for BBC staff and external suppliers- is taking place at Media City UK next Tuesday 16th October. Speakers include Netflix’s Adrian Cockcroft, CTO of Auto Trader Pete Hanlon, and Pramod Sadalage of global IT consultancy ThoughtWorks (more details on specific workshops attached). There are   a small number of tickets for students who have an interest in media programming; software best practices; and working at the cutting edge of technology. This is a one off opportunity to get a head start in the jobs market; meet and network with current software engineering professionals from the North West; and find out what it’s really like to work in this exciting industry.   The BBC is   really keen to get a diverse mix of students who have a creative spark and interest in a potential career in software engineering, and would like to encourage applications from across all disciplines.   If you would like to put your name forward for a ticket, please send your name and contact details to mediaclub@manchester.ac.uk   by Friday 12 October please specify your degree subject, year of study or graduation.   The BBC will be allocating places on a first come first served basis. All Media

Best Resume Writing Services Melbourne Reviews

Best Resume Writing Services Melbourne ReviewsAs a job seeker, you need to make sure that you are using the best resume writing services Melbourne to write your ideal job CV. Some resume writing services Melbourne have been notorious for putting all their clients through the ringer; making them pay for mistakes they did not commit or not notice as soon as they did. Your CV should be an opportunity to express yourself and show that you are the perfect candidate for the position.The truth is that the best resume is not the one you have written from the first time you sit down at the keyboard, but one that is custom-written by the skilled hands of a professional. There are plenty of services out there that offer free CV writing services, but the problem is that they are usually untrained and amateurish. Therefore, it is important to use the best resume writing services Melbourne.Before choosing the resume writing service Melbourne to use, you need to make sure that you ask yourself thre e questions. First, how experienced is the person who is going to be handling your CV? Do they have experience in writing a CV, or are they just a copywriter?If you choose a free resume service Melbourne, you may not be aware of how ineffective they can be. Because they are not trained to deal with job-related situations, they may not even be aware of the 'rules' of the job market.You should also ask them to test your resume on a sample resume before you hire them to handle your resume. It will save you a lot of time, frustration and heartache later. Test samples can come from popular websites or can be used from scratch.Secondly, the most important thing you can do is to pick a professional resume service that offers very high quality services. Remember that this is your chance to set the record straight; not a last minute favor. In order to get the most out of the experience of your CV writing service, you should choose a company that is reputable, has years of experience and is k nown for its professional credentials.The third thing you can do is to check if they offer the best rate for free CV writing services and all your other needs. Check for the ongoing costs of doing business, along with any discounts that can be availed, such as free copies of your work, free design consultation, and the like.Asking these questions about a resume writing service will help you find the best CV service that meets your requirements. With these tips, you will be able to get the best results when choosing the best resume service Melbourne. Good luck!

A great human - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

A great human - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog Movie critic Roger Ebert has lost his voice, his ability to eat and drink and most of his jaw to cancer, but as this fantastic interview in Esquire shows, the man still has a lot to say. Towards the end of the article, he sums up his life philosophy: I believe that if, at the end of it all, according to our abilities, we have done something to make others a little happier, and something to make ourselves a little happier, that is about the best we can do. To make others less happy is a crime. To make ourselves unhappy is where all crime starts. We must try to contribute joy to the world. That is true no matter what our problems, our health, our circumstances. We must try. I didnt always know this, and am happy I lived long enough to find it out. Thats it were here to be happy and make others happy. Thats the meaning of life. Also, you can tell from the article that Ebert is still happy at work indeed that writing is a large part of what keeps him going. Go read the whole interview its great! It had me in tears by the end. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related

How to teach - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog

How to teach - The Chief Happiness Officer Blog I find myself coming back to learning again and again these days. Some people say that planning is learning. Some say that change is learning and learning is change. Some say that the meaning of life itself is to learn. Ive used learning as one of 6 core values that changes a good job into a great job in my new project, projekt arbejdsgl?de. So if learning is so important, then teaching must be equally important, so heres an article with some good tips on how to teach. And were all teachers to some extent, especially leaders. Its great stuff. I especially like the deep respect for the student/pupil. Im thinking that you cant really teach anybody anything. You can create a situation that allows people to learn which can be vastly different. Thanks for visiting my blog. If you're new here, you should check out this list of my 10 most popular articles. And if you want more great tips and ideas you should check out our newsletter about happiness at work. It's great and it's free :-)Share this:LinkedInFacebookTwitterRedditPinterest Related