Wanna job? How many friends do you have on Facebook?

Thanks for posting this Stephen, I might check them out.

Regards,
David

At some point businesses will discover how to monetize social networking. This atty is on that path.

Tim

The strategy of recruiting people with big social network is not amazing: according to research undertaken by Edelman Trust Barometer today’s consumers are more likely to trust other people than companies, experts or universities and other institutions. While in 2003 20% of respondents placed their trust in "a person like me", Today that percentage has grown to 68%. Therefore social networking can help the business to grow as it puts individuals in touch with one another and overcomes the lack of trust that people have with companies and institutions. Successful businesses recognize more and more the power of social networking to build strong and trusting relationships with individuals and online communities.

Magdalena Szarafin
http://www.szarafin.info

Hiring people with big networks has been going on in the sales profession for about as long as there have been professional sales people. Think about how many help wanted ads for sales people list "big rolodex", "deep contacts", etc. in their job requirements. The tactic has already been proven successful.

The rise of social networks is simply giving employers new insight into the depth and quality of a prospective employee's network.

Drew McFadden
www.windmillnext.com

This is great information Stephen and I fully agree that companies are finally beginning to realize the full value of their employee’s social networks! My company just built a FREE application on Facebook called InSide Job that helps employees get jobs they want by allowing them to contact people who have interviewed, worked, or are currently employed at the places they want to work at next! They can then ask them questions about the company or the interviewing process. To see a demo or add the application go to http://apps.Facebook.com/insidejob.

Shelly A. Good-Cook
Director of Marketing
Arlington Soho

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Shelly, this looks fascinating! I must check this out. Just think would that could do to a company's ability to hire quality folks who resonate with the specific corporate culture.
Great idea! Thanks for sharing this.

May cause that average age to be consistent ... overlook the experience/maturity of other workers who have just as many contact who aren't just friends, but who also are known to them as great past co-workers. Their work product is known. Can we say that for 'friends' ??

Hey Stephen! Nice post - I actually work for Total Attorneys now, and I love it. The atmosphere is great, and I've already used my social networks and the company's Jobvite system and had one friend hired here as well.
I hope all is well with you!

Cheers,
Morgan