One of the platforms that recruiters and candidates use the most to network is LinkedIn, as it is a tool to ‘match’ with the ideal position or staff. However, how effective is it when hiring specialized talent? Here we tell you everything you need to know about this networking tool.
They estimate that every day this social network adds 200,000 members and at least 11 million new connections are established, according to information cited in a statement from Talently, a marketplace that connects Latin American tech talent with foreign companies.
In Mexico there are more than 17 million active users, being the first country in Latin America with the largest number of people in LinkedInin accordance with LinkedIn Top Voices.
This premise could give an affirmative answer about the usefulness of said network for
fill any position. The truth is that before using this resource as the only way, the areas of
recruiters should analyze the benefits and drawbacks when it comes to highly
specific skills, abilities and specific knowledge”,reported Talently.
According to the marketplace that creates tech teams to connect developers of
software with international companies, these are the pros and cons of the platform against the
recruitment of specific profiles:
What are the advantages?
- More range: The social network can expand the networking and profiles that can be adjusted to the needs of each position. As it is a professional network, it is possible to find highly qualified applicants with experience in different areas, even those with the highest demand such as technology.
- High diffusion: The scope of the vacancy will not be a problem, LinkedIn statistics indicate that 95 job applications are sent every minute, while at least 50 million users consult the offers weekly.
- Credibility and visibility: Like personal professional profiles, companies can build their own, generating more credibility and closeness with potential collaborators. Also, the profile of LinkedIn You can create expectation and desire in front of the positions offered.
What are the disadvantages?
- Missing update: Using this work platform requires constant updating that not all human resources areas have. The most important thing is that recruiters are familiar with the network and can take full advantage of the tools it provides to facilitate their work.
- Misleading or fake profiles: Be careful, because not everything you read or find is true, sometimes, in order to get a better job or establish better work connections, applicants add false qualities, studies or non-existent specializations.
- Experience in specific profiles: In areas as specific as technology, a more in-depth evaluation of each candidate’s skills is needed. Sometimes a good LinkedIn profile will not suffice, so it is essential, which is to have qualified allies to apply a couple of tests and evaluations that help define if the candidate is the right one or not.
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