facebook graphFacebook Graph Search is an entirely new way to look at social recruiting. With a traditional content search, you may have spent time looking for candidates on the surface. Now, you can find talented people based on their interests and experiences in a targeted search. So, what exactly makes this tool so beneficial to talent acquisition?

This infographic, compiled by social employee referral management platform Zao, shows you how to get started with Facebook Graph Search in order to find the best employees. Some takeaways to note include:

  • Facebook has more than 1 billion monthly active users as of December 2012
  • 1 in 5 had a contact share a job on Facebook
  • 14% search specifically for jobs on Facebook
  • 52% of job seekers use Facebook to help find work

Check out the full infographic below and let us know your thoughts in the comments!

What do you think? Would you use Facebook Graph Search for recruiting?


facebook social recruiting



Like this article? Subscribe today! We also offer tons of free eBooks on career and recruiting topics - check out Get a Better Job the Right Way and Why It Matters Who Does Your Recruiting.
in Using Facebook]
By Corporate Contributors
Corporate Contributors
Leading technology and service companies often contribute to Recruiter.com, demonstrating their commitment to thought leadership in the field of recruiting, employment, and hiring. Companies interested in contributing to Recruiter.com can use the main Contact form on site.