Talent 3.0 : Using the Web and Social Networks to Recruit Talent and Find Jobs

Despite current economic uncertainties, many companies are still recruiting, but in doing so they are seeking the best they can find. In the digital age, finding the right kind of talent through the World Wide Web, and social networks in particular, is becoming increasingly important. For example, in the US, 80% of recruitment today has some form of Web 2.0 involvement. This book examines what the key success factors are behind hiring through social networks and other Web networks. Moreover, how can companies present themselves and attract the best candidates through the Web? Finally, for those people seeking a job, this book provides valuable insight into how companies recruit through the Web.