Our friends over at RecruitingBlogs.com just posted a great article about ways to promote your job opening.  We like the theme of networking that shows up throughout this article.  What recruiting sources have you found to be success?  Let us know!

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If you rely on all the usual career-building websites to fill the openings in your company, you aren’t alone. Most employers today use digital job boards to advertise positions ranging from entry-level assistants to high-ranking executives. The problem is that with thousands of other listings competing alongside your own, there’s no sure way to know that your ad is being seen by the people who fit your definition of the ideal employee profile. How do you bring quality control back to the table? As with everything in business, thinking outside the box is the key to getting ahead of the game. Whether you’re looking for fresh talent or want to attract experienced professionals who may already have full-time jobs, incorporating the creative solutions below into your recruitment plan can help you land the perfect candidate. 1. Set up referrals. Chances are that your current employees already have excellent industry contacts. Take advantage of their connections by inviting them to participate in an office referral program. Depending on your budget, prizes can run the gamut from bonuses to free parking spots and other office perks. Internal recommendations from employees make the best leads. 2. Do a little digging of your own. Instead of waiting for resumes to come to you, take matters into your own hands by targeting the kind of people you want to work with on social media and networking websites. Read More at RecruitingBlogs.com……..11 Clever and Unique Ways to Promote a Job Opening

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