Social recruiting is the latest trend in hiring. It’s a great way to get to know a candidate beyond a traditional CV in order to make better hiring decisions. Bayt.com social platforms – such as Bayt.com Specialties, Bayt.com Company Profile and Bayt.com Public Profile – play a major role in enabling social recruiting. In this infographic, Bayt.com explores the concept of social recruiting in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, as well as its benefits for both employers and job seekers. Data for the Bayt.com ‘Social Recruiting in the Middle East and North Africa” poll was collected online from September 16 to October 23, 2014, with 5,869 respondents from the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Algeria, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia. Highlights: • 80% of professionals check out a company’s social profile before applying for a job. • 55% of respondents believe that they are more likely to be hired if they are active on social media channels. • 82% of employers research a candidate online before calling them for an interview.