How Social Networking Sites Are Changing the Hiring Process

How Social Networking Sites Are Changing the Hiring Process

By Kathryn Harris on December 07, 2009
When you're unemployed, few things are more demoralizing than sending out cover letters and resumes without getting so much as an email confirmation.  The growing popularity of social networking sites, however, have rapidly changed the way people are applying for jobs - and the way companies look for new employees. This New York Post article explains why many companies actually prefer finding recruits through sites like Facebook and LinkedIn.

Similarly, MTI ShowSpace can make job-hunting (and hiring)  easier. Use the Jobs and Services feature to look for or post jobs exclusively in theatre.  Now more than ever, a social networking site like MTI ShowSpace can be a powerful tool in connecting those looking for work with those interested in hiring.