{"id":28084,"date":"2017-09-02T11:30:28","date_gmt":"2017-09-02T18:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/?page_id=28084"},"modified":"2025-08-16T08:07:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-16T15:07:13","slug":"optimize-social-media-job-recruitment","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/manuals\/optimize-social-media-job-recruitment\/","title":{"rendered":"OPTIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA JOB RECRUITMENT?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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LEVERAGING YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE<\/h3>\n

OPTIMIZE YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA JOB RECRUITMENT?
\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ custom_padding_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_color=”#f7f7f4″ custom_padding_tablet=”50px|0|50px|0″ custom_padding_phone=”” padding_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#aeaeac” _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_css_main_element=”width:20px;” hide_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”PT Serif||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”24″ text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Creating a personal or agency social media profile and posting a message is a relatively intuitive and easy process.\u00a0 However, optimizing the use of social media as part of an effective job recruitment strategy is more challenging.\u00a0 For instance, carefully choosing agency or job descriptions and knowing how many characters are displayed in search engine results before giving way to the \u201cmore..\u201d link is important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

An increasingly popular method for optimizing job announcements via social media, absent a dedicated staff member, is to use a third party such as a job board which specializes in utilizing social media or contracting with an independent social media consultant.\u00a0 The former choice is often more economical as the services are included in the job posting fee, or in some cases a modest supplemental fee may apply where enhanced services are desired.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Optimization begins with selecting which social media sites to use based on such factors as:<\/p>\n

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  1. Popularity \/ exposure<\/li>\n
  2. Member and visitor demographics<\/li>\n
  3. Usage statistics: page visits; click-throughs; time spent per visit<\/li>\n
  4. Site emphasis, attitudes and image<\/li>\n
  5. Networking strength (ability for viral activity)<\/li>\n
  6. Content capacity: characters; images; video, interactivity<\/li>\n
  7. Potential for branding<\/li>\n
  8. Features: linkage; history; storage<\/li>\n
  9. Privacy and security\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

     
    \n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/social-media-3.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”PT Serif||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”24″ text_line_height=”1.4em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”10px||0px|” text_font_size_tablet=”” text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]Internet and social media sites depend on keywords and hashtags to generate interest and drive traffic.\u00a0 Knowing which of these are most effective, in the context of evolving trends, is an emerging and fluid science and is critically important to obtain desired results. The rule of thumb is that these words or phrases should be simple, memorable, intriguing and relevant to your brand or job.\u00a0 To the extent that the words and tags are unique they are not as likely to be swallowed up in a sea of similar or irrelevant terms. This may not be as easy as it sounds when applying to certain positions. Try \u201cSolid Waste Engineer\u201d or \u201cWeights and Measures Examiner\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

    Nuances in optimizing social media use extend to knowing the best days and times to post ads for maximum viewing, which can vary by the site and their audience.<\/p>\n

    The best<\/em> way to optimize your social media job listing exposure is to have a robust and expansive online (internet and social media) presence.\u00a0 The best \u201cbuzz\u201d<\/em> comes from sharing practical useful information, new and innovative ideas, and newsworthy organizational updates.\u00a0 Each of these categories builds positive brand recognition, elevates your industry standing and cultivates familiarity and interest.\u00a0 When opportunities are posted to join your team candidate response is likely to be serious interest and strong motivation rather than passing curiosity.
    \n[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.careersingovernment.com\/tools\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/social-media-2.jpg” align_tablet=”center” align_last_edited=”on|desktop” _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}” align_phone=”center”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row padding_mobile=”on” column_padding_mobile=”on” _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”50px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_divider color=”#aeaeac” _builder_version=”4.16″ hide_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ text_font=”PT Serif||||” text_text_color=”#363636″ text_font_size=”48″ text_line_height=”1.3em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” text_orientation=”center” max_width=”900px” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”16px||30px|” text_font_size_tablet=”38″ text_font_size_phone=”” text_font_size_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”]\u201cAccording to Statistica.com, in 2016 78% of Americans had a social media profile. They place the number of worldwide social media users now at 1.96 billion and expect this figure to grow to 2.5 billion by 2018.”
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