I hope everyone had an enjoyable, safe, and restful holiday weekend. As the summer heats up, so should your recruitment marketing activities.  You don't want to be playing catch up in the fall.

Let's get right into the news of the past week.  Recruiting using social media is certainly a hot topic. Here are my picks and comments from last week's more interesting articles as it relates to the human capital industry.

Social-Media-Valuations-Infographic-Scaled (25%) http://bit.ly/jZGbS5

These are lofty valuations. The data being collected by these sites seems to be the real valuation.  The targeting for recruiting is only going to get more precise.

Most Companies Are Still Clueless About Social Media http://read.bi/kAoX3Q

The sooner your organization embraces the power of social media, the bigger your advantage will be over your competition.  If you are struggling, seek assistance.

You Can't Measure What It Is You Do Not Value Brian Solis http://bit.ly/lOpMNn

Great article and a must read as you embark on a social media strategy.

Facebook Ad Sales Chief: There Are 50 Million Likes Per Day For Pages http://tcrn.ch/kOLp1D

Facebook recruiting strategies will help your organization target qualified candidates and help build your employment brand.

Beyond the Big IPO: What Should Be the Next Move For LinkedIn? http://bit.ly/mGaD6H

LinkedIn's recruiting products are the hottest on the market right now.  Are you taking advantage of the momentum?

Social Media is changing the way job-seekers are searching for career opportunities. The major job boards are not their first choice. They are using social networking sites, job search engines, and Google to seek out employers of choice. This is a good thing. HR professionals and recruiters MUST adapt.

If you agree or disagree with any of my comments, please let me know. If I missed any great articles, please send them along. Feel free to email me. You can reach me here: scott.ryan@hireclix.com