Social media networks are increasingly the "secret weapon" of top Canadian recruiters seeking greater numbers of highly qualified candidates.
By Joseph Warren

Though dedicated online job boards continue to exist, both employers and prospective candidates are increasingly turning to social media for recruitment and hiring. In Canada, nearly 100 percent of skilled professionals have a social media presence, according to surveys by Workopolis. This makes social media a rich recruiting environment, especially for companies seeking passive candidates. In fact, according to the Society of Human Resource Managers (SHRM) 82 percent of firms cite "uncovering passive ....