Twitter Facebook LinkedIn Flipboard 1 While a strong resume is still a huge asset, it’s not the only thing that employers are looking for. With social media in the mix, recruiters feel they can get to a know who a candidate is by looking at their social profiles. 55% of recruiters have even reconsidered a candidate based on their social profiles. Not surprisingly, recruiters using social media to find candidates have seen a 44% increase in candidate quality and quantity and a 34% improvement in time to hire. The results from Jobvite’s 2014 Social Recruiting Survey are in and they have visualized their findings in the infographic below. Allow the statistics and expert advice lead you to getting your dream job or finding your dream team of employees. Of the recruiters surveyed, 69% are expecting increased job competition in their markets in 2015, especially engineering, IT, operations, marketing, and sales. If you will be seeking a new job, you must make sure your social profiles are ready for review. 93% of companies use social media in the recruitment process already and these numbers are expected to continue climbing. 43% of those seeking jobs use mobile devices in their search, but 29% of recruiters have invested nothing in mobile career sites. An omni-channel approach to recruitment across all platforms is essential for both employers and candidates. Twitter Tweet Facebook Share Email This article was written for Business 2 Community by Kane Pepi.Learn how to publish your content on B2C Author: Kane Pepi Kane Pepi is an experienced financial and cryptocurrency writer with over 2,000+ published articles, guides, and market insights in the public domain. Expert niche subjects include asset valuation and analysis, portfolio management, and the prevention of financial crime. Kane is particularly skilled in explaining complex financial topics in a user-friendly … View full profile ›More by this author:VoIP Basics: Everything Beginners Should Know!Bitcoin Investment, Trading & Mining: The Ultimate Guide for BeginnersIs This a Better Way to Set Your 2020 Goals and Resolutions?