That’s because LinkedIn is so much more than just an on-line resume. One simple way to attract the right kind of interest is by being cannily aware of LinkedIn’s search function. You could use words and phrases such as ‘procurement’, ‘buyer’, or ‘sourcing specialist’ 3. How can they help you? MORE >>

and this month has seen some good (and not-so-good) occurrences in the social media world (such as the demise of LinkedIn Events and the introduction of Instagram web profiles amongst others) – here is the round-up of our highlights: R.I.P LinkedIn Events. LinkedIn Events is sadly no more. LinkedIn Endorsements. MORE >>

And over 82% of candidates responded positively for contact via facebook, twitter and linkedin. Over the past few years, many recruiters have started to leverage social networking sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter in creative ways to source talent and build relationships with fans that may one day be candidates. Mary J. MORE >>

Specifically LinkedIn. Recruiters are the James Spader to LinkedIn’s Molly Ringwald.  LinkedIn (and other social media) is getting used-and-abused.  LinkedIn for all of its fabulousness has bred a new kind of recruiter, the spammer.  Dawn Hrdlica Recruiting Social Network Analysis SourcingIt’s who you know, right? MORE >>

The mobile photo sharing tool was purchased by Facebook in early 2012 and is one of the simplest and yet fasting growing social networks since it launched in October 2010.  How Can Recruiters Use Instragram to Source Candidates? More importantly, his Twitter links directly to his LinkedIn profile. . Instragram.  Photo Credit. . MORE >>