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Most effective social networks for recruiting 2015
Successful hiring through social networks by recruiters in the United States as of December 2015
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Jan 7, 2016
This statistic presents the most effective social networks through which U.S. HR professionals have successfully hired candidates. During the December 2015 survey period, 73 percent of respondents found LinkedIn to be an effective hiring tool.
Successful hiring through social networks by recruiters in the United States as of December 2015
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Jan 7, 2016
This statistic presents the most effective social networks through which U.S. HR professionals have successfully hired candidates. During the December 2015 survey period, 73 percent of respondents found LinkedIn to be an effective hiring tool.
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- January 2016
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- November 19 to December 4, 2015
- Number of respondents
- 277 respondents
- Special properties
- HR professionals currently using social networking sites to recruit job candidates
- Method of interview
- Online survey
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*Less than 1 percent.
Respondents were randomly selected SHRM members with the job function of employment or recruiting, 69% of respondents had only US-based operations.
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- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- November 19 to December 4, 2015
- Number of respondents
- 277 respondents
- Special properties
- HR professionals currently using social networking sites to recruit job candidates
- Method of interview
- Online survey
- Supplementary notes
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*Less than 1 percent.
Respondents were randomly selected SHRM members with the job function of employment or recruiting, 69% of respondents had only US-based operations.
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