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Recruiting with social media

Ways to attract and engage candidates online.

10 Ways to lead in the digital age for executives

This playbook is based on LinkedIn's deep understanding of executives’ priorities and constraints, and outlines how to leverage the platform to become a better leader.

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21 Recruiters' LinkedIn profiles to inspire yours

Your LinkedIn profile sends a message to candidates. Send a great one with tips for improving your picture, summary, and more—and examples of recruiters who’ve nailed it.

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The ultimate guide to hiring with social media

More than 50% of recruiters say social media is the best place to find quality candidates. Learn how to use social media to recruit—and meet job seekers where they are.

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5 unexpected ways to find your next hire

Learn how to attract great candidates on any budget with this 45-minute crash course from global HR influencer Tim Sackett.

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How to create the best LinkedIn profile

Tim Sackett of HRU Technical Gives Advice on How to Write the Best LinkedIn Profile.

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How Hawaii transformed its recruiting process

Hawaii is a difficult place to recruit for technical roles. Learn how the state overcame this obstacle by telling their story on LinkedIn.

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How to find your next hire on social media

Social media is a powerful recruiting tool. Learn how to build and maintain an appealing employer brand across multiple channels—and build relationships with candidates.

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How to tap into the passive candidate market

36% of workers are looking for new roles, but the remaining workforce (passive candidates) can still be reached. Learn how to make connections that lead to quality hires.

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Your talent pipeline strategy just got a lot easier

Find out how Autodesk used LinkedIn Pipeline Builder to move talent from noticing a posting to connecting with a recruiter faster.

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Recruiting and retaining millennials in government

Learn how to strategically attract and hire the best millennials in government positions.

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Drive your talent brand with recruitment marketing

Marketers seek to attract customers to a product; recruiters seek to attract talent to a role. By joining forces, you can help drive brand awareness as a whole.

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Talent Sourcing

Recruiting basics
Best practices for products, messaging, and more

Advanced recruiting tactics
Optimize your recruiting and stay on top of trends

Passive recruitment
Identify and recruit passive candidates effectively

Hiring with LinkedIn
Use LinkedIn to attract, engage, and acquire top talent

Hiring tools and templates

Job descriptions
Get job description templates for 380+ roles

Interview questions
Know what to ask — and how to analyze answers

Assessment tools
Assess talent to make the best hiring decisions

Attracting and engaging talent

Job posts
Write effective job posts and descriptions

Recruiting with social media
Ways to attract and engage candidates online

Employer branding
Resonate with candidates and inspire employees

Candidate experience
Create a positive experience through the journey

Onboarding
Retain employees and create better engagement