Job recruitment isn’t what it used to be. Gone are the days when hiring managers could rely on newspaper ads, cold calls, and good old-fashioned word-of-mouth to attract new job candidates. Instead, social media is now the dominant way that professionals network, find job opportunities, and highlight their skills and accomplishments.  

Did you know that you are shaping potential candidates’ perceptions of you every single day? Every time you post, tweet, snap, like, or share, you tell your followers something about what it’s like to work for you. Whether it’s intentional or not, you are sending a message.

Remember that moment you first fell in love? Something clicked with that special someone, and suddenly you wanted to know everything about them—their interests became your interests, and you were willing to do just about anything to get a few extra minutes together.

As Baby Boomers retire, Millennials and Gen Z are becoming the largest demographic in the United States workforce. How can you meet the challenge of recruiting a new generation? The future of job recruitment may lie in using social media and TikTok for recruiting. Social media platforms and apps can be key to attracting younger job seekers. Let us dive in with how you can use TikTok for recruiting. 

Social media has become an integral part of our daily lives. As of 2021, 82 percent of the United States population has a social networking profile, or around 223 million people. The growth of social media has also impacted how applicants find jobs, as 96% of job seekers report using social media to find job opportunities. A social media recruiting strategy is essential to attract the best candidates. So, how do you get started? Try these five best social media recruiting best practices to leverage social media to find top talent.  

If you want to catch a fish, you have to go where the fish are. Makes sense when you’re carrying a rod and reel, but when it comes to landing the big fish in terms of talent acquisition, many business professionals aren’t in the right pond.

Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, ProIQ serves clients across the country in their efforts to market smarter, Hire Smarter, and grow stronger.

Every company faces unique challenges and ProIQ believes that they should be met with innovative solutions. Their approach combines a passion for data with a love of digital marketing to develop solutions that drive results for talent acquisition, sales, and marketing teams. As a new division of Hire Velocity - an industry leader in Recruitment Process Outsourcing based in Atlanta, Georgia - ProIQ serves as a full-service digital marketing agency with a focus on attracting candidates using digital recruiting strategies.

Client: Goldleaf Farms

Scope: Branding, Content Marketing, Website Design & Development, Social Media Marketing, Search Engine Optimization (SEO)