Do you think Networking and Social Media is better way of recruiting and job seeking then traditional methods. How?

Yes, you are right somewhat. However, is it accurate and give true message for all? Sometimes, we found that it is a fake through social media. traditional means newspaper, megazine or leaflet. At this moment, we are using internet for reducing the operating cost and saving time.

I too believe its the better way, Bcoz Firstly it cuts the recruitment cost , secondly Both Employer and Job seeker are in better position to judge each other and take a best decision.

Just how does social media benefit the environment of talent acquisition? Here are five shifts that are taking place now.

1. It’s Personal

Hiring has always been concerned with people, and the relationships formed through social media between candidates and employers are even more imperative.

While candidates can reach out to key recruiters, companies form entire networks or talent communities to connect and engage with candidates. Social media is a tool that caters to sharing interests and engaging in conversation, making it easier to find a suitable candidate early on. After all, we do it so much everyday that it becomes a natural process.

2. It’s Transparent

Social media users tend to be self-aware of their brand because of how visible their activity and interests can be. Because of this, we must always anticipate some sort of reaction or feedback. No longer are your strategies and tactics a secret from those outside the company — they are fair game for criticism, even by the candidates themselves.

Though your recruiting activities can open a Pandora’s box of negative comments, it’s still a good way to find new perspective on what you may be doing wrong and how it can be better.

3. It’s No Longer Just For HR

Social media talent acquisition allows for entrepreneurs and CEOs alike to find candidates directly, quickly and with a reduced cost-per-hire — especially for startups that lack traditional HR personnel or funds for a recruiter. However, social recruiting is not to be taken lightly; just because you can find candidates on Facebook doesn’t mean you should throw away the rule book.

4. It’s Marketing

A solid plan, a target audience, metrics and data are all required for effective social recruiting. With the introduction of Brand Pages on Facebook, your organization isn’t any different from those selling a product — instead, you're advertising a place of work.

Through brand management, content creation and engagement, candidates and employers alike see the value of social interaction for talent acquisition. It’s instantly measurable and targeted to something that older processes simply can’t match.

5. It’s Being Shared

Employees on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook are contributing to the efforts of recruiting through their own posts and tweets. Not only are open positions getting distributed as pieces of content to vast networks of people, but it’s also facilitating the use of social referrals — one of the best sources of quality candidates. Job seekers are finding ways to take advantage of social referrals by keeping in contact and engaging with key members of companies.

Conclusion

Social media doesn’t need to be the absolute center of recruitment strategy, but it would be ill-advised to ignore the trend completely. These five factors are changing and advancing the ways of finding the best talent and taking it to a more personal, open and collaborative experience.

I think yes..

The way you approach, The knowledge in answering, The reflections of the basic character in the answers........If carefully watched  for a given period....definetely you can have conclusion whether he is the right candidate or not......selection is more easier than the conventional methods....that is what I believe...Thank you for the invite.   All the best wishes.   

I disagree to a little extent, since the job seeker is more convenient than the recruiter on social media/network, Social media/network can cheat you into selecting wrong candidate. since the candidate has a lot of time preparing, hiding weaknesses, taking time to search the answers.perfecting his/her CV. in traditional way (recruitment only) everything is clear.

yes, nowadays everyone is connected. looking for candidates or job opportunities save time greatly using a network.