Hiring? 5 LinkedIn myths debunked
Fact: Hiring the right person can be challenging. But that doesn’t mean it’s impossible. With the right tools, hiring can be simple.
Kim’s pick when it comes to adding to the team at Komando HQ? LinkedIn. Keep reading to find out why LinkedIn can help businesses of any size add the right people. Visit LinkedIn.com/Kim.
Myth 1: LinkedIn is too expensive. I’ll pay less using free job boards online.
Pricing on LinkedIn is flexible, starting as low as $5 a day. You’ll save even more in time. Post to those free boards and you’ll waste more hours than you can count sifting through resumes and manually rejecting unqualified applicants. With LinkedIn, you’re not just posting one job, either. You’re using a robust recruiting system to help you promote jobs, connect with candidates and build up your company’s identity.
Myth 2: LinkedIn is only for business professionals.
You may have preconceived notions of who uses LinkedIn and who doesn’t. It’s not just CEOs. Over 80 million skilled and hourly workers, 46 million students and recent graduates, and over 12 million professionals identified as contractors are on LinkedIn. When you post a job, you open it to that entire network.
Myth 3: LinkedIn is only for big companies.
This couldn’t be further from the truth. With LinkedIn, companies, big and small, can connect with candidates. You’re leveling the playing field and competing with big companies to find the best talent. LinkedIn says 87% of professionals are interested in joining a small business. Plus, you can access analytics and other resources to get the most out of a small budget.
Myth 4: I’ll get more candidates from job boards.
Free job boards may attract more candidates — but that’s not necessarily a good thing! LinkedIn matches your jobs to candidates, considering their skills, experience and interests. You can also pre-screen candidates based on questions of your choosing. Right from the beginning, you can rule out anyone who is not suitable for your role.
Myth 5: LinkedIn is only for passive candidates and networking.
LinkedIn is used as a networking tool and, sure, there are many people there who aren’t actively looking for a new job. However, LinkedIn says that 90% of its members are open to the right opportunity. About 25 million people view jobs every single week. To narrow things down, you can filter your search by “Open Candidates” to find people most likely to respond to your job posting.
If you are looking for a career change or hiring, LinkedIn is the place for all your professional needs. Want to find your next great employee? Visit LinkedIn.com/Kim. What do you have to lose?
Tags: Komando, network, online
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