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INDIVIDUALS' PERCEPTIONS TOWARDS FACEBOOK AND LINKEDIN AS RECRUITMENT TOOLS: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY
38 ABSTRACT
The use of social networking websites such as Facebook and LinkedIn for recruiting purposes is increasingly growing in popularity in South Africa, yet research on these practices is lacking. The main objective of this exploratory paper is thus to investigate individuals' perceptions towards the use of these social networking websites within the recruitment process. The sample was drawn using non-probability sampling, specifically convenience and snowball sampling. Data was gathered via paper- versions of the questionnaire as well as electronic means, resulting in a total sample of 210 respondents. Descriptive and inferential statistics revealed that respondents prefer LinkedIn over Facebook as their recruitment tool of choice. Recommendations for organisations include the development and implementation of organisational policies that will govern the use of social networks within recruitment.
KEYWORDS Facebook, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Social networks