Social Media Recruiting Flashcards
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What is the purpose of an 'X-ray search' using Google when recruiting on LinkedIn?
Answer: To search LinkedIn profiles without a LinkedIn account by using Google's site: operator
An X-ray search uses 'site:linkedin.com' in Google to surface LinkedIn profiles without needing to log in or use InMail credits.
When crafting a cold outreach message to a passive candidate on social media, which element is MOST critical for a response?
Answer: Personalizing the message to show genuine knowledge of the candidate's background
Personalized messages that reference specific experience or achievements demonstrate respect and are significantly more likely to receive a response from passive candidates.
A company wants to showcase its diversity and inclusion efforts through social media recruiting. Which approach is MOST effective?
Answer: Sharing authentic stories and videos featuring diverse employees and inclusive workplace practices
Authentic storytelling featuring real employees is more credible and persuasive to diverse candidates than statistical claims alone.
Which TikTok recruiting strategy has gained traction among employers targeting Gen Z candidates?
Answer: Sharing short, authentic 'Day in the Life' videos featuring current employees
'Day in the Life' videos on TikTok authentically showcase workplace culture in the short-form format Gen Z prefers, driving strong engagement.
What does 'social capital' mean for a recruiter building their personal brand on LinkedIn?
Answer: The trust, credibility, and relationships a recruiter builds through consistent valuable engagement on the platform
Social capital refers to the professional trust and credibility a recruiter earns through sharing insights, engaging authentically, and building relationships over time.
A recruiter notices that a particular social media job post has high impressions but very low click-through rates. What is the MOST likely cause?
Answer: The post headline or visual is not compelling enough to motivate candidates to click
High impressions with low CTR indicate the post is being seen but the headline or creative isn't persuasive enough to drive clicks.
Which strategy helps a recruiter maintain engagement with silver-medalist candidates (strong candidates not hired) through social media?
Answer: Following and engaging with their content and adding them to a talent community for future openings
Silver medalists are warm, pre-qualified candidates; nurturing them via social engagement and talent communities accelerates future hiring for similar roles.