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1 Billion LinkedIn Endorsements by the Numbers

LinkedIn Endorsements – you either love them or hate them. Over 1 billion have now been given, and this infographic (courtesy of LinkedIn themselves) shows the breakdown. Takeaways: Since the launch of the feature, members have given over 50 million endorsements per week. More than 18 million people have endorsed other users, and over 58…

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How to Attract Talent Using Social Media: Less Poking, More Stroking

Many recruiters like a good poke! A quick “want a job?” nudge which statistically is unlikely to result in a responsive candidate is usual, acceptable activity for the many a recruiter.  They see it as a great way of attracting attention. Imagine if you did this face to face? You’re at a conference, you sidle…

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How to Recruit with Facebook Graph Search [INFOGRAPHIC]

Facebook Graph Search is an entirely new way to look at social recruiting. With a traditional content search, you may have spent time looking for candidates on the surface. Now, you can find talented people based on their interests and experiences in a targeted search. So, what exactly makes this tool so beneficial to talent…

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How a Direct Recruitment Model Saved Epsilon £430,000

It is likely that before reading this article you would not be aware of the company “Epsilon”.  This is despite Epsilon’s status as the world’s largest permission-based email marketers and a leading marketing services provider with over 4500 employees and revenue just shy of $1 billion.  The figures may not necessarily stand out, but as…

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The Recruiter’s Guide to Social Monitoring Tools

For a significant amount of money, there’s a raft of social media monitoring/listening tools that are currently available. However, if you are a small brand with a limited budget, what options are available to you? Outlined below are several free online monitoring tools available in the market. What exactly does social media or brand monitoring entail?…