A new Facebook job app is emerging as a potential game changer in social media for both recruiters and jobs seekers. Pooldip (www.pooldip.com),based in the heart of Silicon Valley, describes itself as “a social recruiting application that provides an easy connection to the companies you would like to work for.” If there’s any indication that greater things are in store for the company, know this - in just a relatively short time, the Silicon Valley-based start-up already amassed over 1 million internship and job postings across the country. Furthermore Pooldip has received positive reviews from multiple online sources, including SourceCon.
So, you ask, why consider Pooldip over any other Facebook job app? For starters, they offer a completely different approach to how you can connect with job recruiters by becoming a fan of a recruiter. Once you have followed a recruiter, you become part of an organized and searchable “pool” of talent. Moreover, you can automatically transfer your LinkedIn information to Pooldip with just the click of a button. Why is this company so unique in comparison to other job sourcing networks on Facebook? Your personal information, including your photos are kept private and recruiters will only be able to view a fan’s professional experience. The recruiter can then review from a pool of fans to seek the best candidate tailored to a company’s job requirements. In comparison, if you “like” something on Facebook, you run the risk of releasing your personal information to a 3rd Party.
The impact of social networking for corporate recruiters/human resources and hopeful job applicants is far reaching. A recent article in Chicago Now says that social media sites are leading the way in finding jobs, and a majority of companies are planning to continue to invest more and more of their recruitment advertising budgets in social recruiting this year.
LinkedIn is the unquestionable leader for recruiters using social media and social jobs boards are taking notice. But Facebook cannot be ignored as a forum for employment in the corporate world. According to a recent survey from Experian Hitwise, one of the most respected global information services, Facebook captures 9% of ALL visits online and one of every five page views. With this much exposure, a recruiter or job seeker would be at a disadvantage not to dip into the vast pool of Facebook’s 850 million users.
Silicon Valley is widely recognized as one of the country’s leading areas for job creation. Social media will continue to expand its importance in job sourcing. As more corporations use Facebook to attract job seekers, Pooldip is expected to lead the space. Learn more about Pooldip by visiting their webpage at www.pooldip.com or search “Pooldip” in the Facebook search bar.
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