Brief presentation given during an ENPC MBA alumni workshop

1. How Recruiters use Professional Social Networks
ENPC MBA Paris – March 6th, 2013

2. HR & Professional networks
 92% of US companies are using social networks to
find talent (2012)
 77% of French recruiters think the role of
professional social networks is going to increase in the
next 5 years
 With 135m users, LinkedIn is the global leader…
… but harsh local competitions – e.g. France
 Viadeo: 90% of recruiters / 86 % of candidates
 LinkedIn: 71% of recruiters / 58% of candidates

3. Filters used by Recruiters on LinkedIn
 Basic Filters  Premium Filters
 Seniority (Director,  Years of Experience
Manager, Intern…)  Fortune 1000
 Company Size  Your Groups
 Function  New to LinkedIn
 Interests (goals to  And
reconnect, reference check,
be an industry expert, look
for employment…)

4. Build up your image!
 Picture
 Title
 Summary (in)/ About me (v)
 Contact details
 References & recommendations
Tell a story!