Aberdeen Report: Getting Social About Today's Sourcing
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12 min read · Apr 15, 2026
Companies who use social networks to source and recruit talent improved their time to hire by nearly three times as compared to those that don’t. Think outside of the job board! Sourcing top talent is one of the most challenging aspects of talent acquisition. Best-in-Class companies are taking notice, and are 25% more likely to use social networks as a key recruitment tool. By using social networks, recruiters are able to easily connect with potential candidates to fill their vacant job openings. In this report, learn how social media has become a top resource to identify and source potential job candidates.
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