Seeking out talent on social media: How Facebook is replacing campus career fairs

Abstract

Purpose

This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

A three-step guide is offered to help prospective employers attract graduate job seekers by means of social media, particularly Facebook. Social media recruiting can pay off in several ways: First, employers have the advantage of speed. Second, they have broad and frequent access to college students. Employers will also reduce their overall college recruiting costs and, finally, employers can enhance their overall employment branding through the use of Facebook.

Practical implications

The paper provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world’s leading organizations.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2016), "Seeking out talent on social media: How Facebook is replacing campus career fairs", Human Resource Management International Digest, Vol. 24 No. 1, pp. 30-31. https://doi.org/10.1108/HRMID-09-2015-0146