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# [Video: Get Into the Rhythm of Social Media Recruiting](https://blogs.hirevelocity.com/video-get-into-the-rhythm-of-social-media-recruiting)

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Do you know the best practices for recruiting with social media? Watch this video for helpful advice and then read our companion article for more detailed information: [Win the Recruiting Marathon With Social Media](https://www.hirevelocity.com/win-the-recruiting-marathon-with-social-media/)

 

 

*Get into the rhythm of social media recruiting.  Why use social media? Two words: passive candidates*

*70% of potential hires are passive candidates.  60% of employers use social media networking sites to research job candidates.  But to use social media you need a strategy.  *

*Goals: Make a list of measurable goals before you start posting.  *  
*Great culture:  Recruiting on social shows the company’s culture*  
*Time: Invest your time wisely by creating a content calendar*

*To get started, here is what you need to do (recruiting agencies can help!):*

*Who are you trying to reach? Know who you are trying to reach*  
*Get employees on board Employees can become the best brand ambassadors*  
*Build a strategy Know what the best times to post on each network are*

*Hiring managers are most likely to use social networks to screen in:*

1. *76% IT*
2. *65% Sales*
3. *61% Financial Services*
4. *59% Healthcare*
5. *59% Retail*
6. *56% Manufacturing*
7. *55% Professional & Business Services*

*One last thing….3 out of 4 employees say their employer does not know how to promote job openings via social media\**

*\*Don’t be this company*

*If you are interested in learning more, [check out our blog post](https://www.hirevelocity.com/win-the-recruiting-marathon-with-social-media/)![![New call-to-action](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/5370676/d7df2c8f-37ca-40ae-b8a2-2013733f6daa.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/5370676/d7df2c8f-37ca-40ae-b8a2-2013733f6daa)*

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