Social media puts recruitment in spotlight

What role does social media play in the hiring process? Karen Sutherland reports that employers now have a “shop window” to view prospects. But can it be taken too far?

Social media has definitely changed the game for job-seekers and recruiters. Traditionally, human resource (HR) recruiters (or SME-owners) placed an advertisement, sifted through the responses, and interviewed the shortlisted candidates before appoint...

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