You’ve probably heard about how lots of businesses are now using Instagram as a marketing tool, but have you ever thought about using it for recruiting? 
“Social recruiting” isn’t really anything new, though it’s probably something you associate more with ‘professional’ networks such as LinkedIn or even Twitter. However, there’s so much more to it than purely searching databases and advertising jobs and rather about selling yourself as an employer, which is where alternative networks such as Instagram can come in handy.
If you’re thinking about introducing Instagram into your recruiting strategy, here are a few tips to help you on your way.
1. Build trust
2. Use hashtags
3. Share links
4. Advertise jobs visually
5. Think quality not quantity
6. Seek out passive talent
Chosen excerpts by Job Market Monitor. Read the whole story at 6 Top Tips for Using Instagram to Recruit #TechTuesday.
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