Facebook users who are job hunting might want to let themselves be known via BeKnown, a professional networking app for Facebook developed by Monster Worldwide and released today.
BeKnown is available in 19 languages at launch, and it lets users:
- create professional networks in a Monster environment without leaving Facebook;
- use the Monster-developed social referral program to share specific jobs through their BeKnown networks;
- invite contacts from other social networks; separate social activity from work-related activity;
- determine whether BeKnown contacts are connected with companies or job opportunities;
- and connect to Monster’s job search tools and their Monster profiles directly via the app.
Companies using BeKnown can:
- mine Facebook’s approximately 700 million users;
- create visible recruitment campaigns;
- extend their job-posting reach;
- expand engagement opportunities with passive job-seekers;
- and create recruiter and employee networks.
Monster Worldwide Global Chief information Officer and Head of Product Darko Dejanovic said:
BeKnown answers the need and challenge in the marketplace for people to build their professional networks on Facebook, while keeping personal and work-related contacts and content completely separate. An estimated 700 million people globally live their lives through Facebook, and 97 percent of the Fortune 500 companies turn to Monster to find talent. BeKnown now gives people and companies the ability to utilize that vast network for professional gain by tapping into the power of Monster and Facebook.
Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer Sal Iannuzzi added:
BeKnown is another extension of our commitment to meet the evolving needs of job seekers and employers by adding professional networking to their online recruitment, job search, and career management tool kit. Whether it’s through mobile apps, Career Ad Network, or the world’s largest social network, our mission is to connect people and job opportunities through any and all methods that produce meaningful results.
Job seekers: Do you feel comfortable using Facebook as part of your search?
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Comment by David Smooke — June 27, 2011 @ 2:29 pm
Beware now more then ever what you do on facebook! Companies like Monster and Facebook can use the information they already have on their databases, like buttons that track your activity on the web, facial recognition software, etc., and provide to employers this information! Not doing anything wrong, doesn't matter it depends on how your future employer looks at this information. ONLYMEWORLD the new alternative to Facebook, No Real Names, No Emails, No More Hassles!
Comment by @OnlyMeWorld1 — June 27, 2011 @ 6:31 pm
If you're not comfortable using Facebook as part of your job search, but don't want the hassle of creating a new, professional network from scratch, try Identified.com!
Identified is a professional network that pulls your work experience and education from Facebook into your Identified profile, and shows you which companies your friends work at. From there, companies can reach out to you for employment opportunities, or you can ask your network for referrals to companies/jobs you are interested in.
It's easy to set up, and free to use, so try Identified.com today!
Jennifer Picard
Marketing Manager
Comment by Jennifer Picard — July 8, 2011 @ 6:58 pm
BeKnown is the newest application here, launched by Monster Worldwide. True, it is still in its early stages, but Monster is being very intelligent here, and is heavily investing to make sure that this becomes the leading professional network in the Facebook environment. Can You imagine the vast potential of tapping into the largest social network site on the worldwide web : +750 million members. What a pool of potential current and future candidates, on a social network that is used daily by millions of people.
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Comment by Christophe Vereeken — August 23, 2011 @ 7:35 am
BeKnown is the newest application here, launched by Monster Worldwide. True, it is still in its early stages, but Monster is being very intelligent here, and is heavily investing to make sure that this becomes the leading professional network in the Facebook environment. Can You imagine the vast potential of tapping into the largest social network site on the worldwide web : +750 million members. What a pool of potential current and future candidates, on a social network that is used daily by millions of people.
Very important is the fact that the Monster BeKnown app allows users to make a strict distinction between their personal network and their professional network. Your professional contacts will have no access to your personal details, pictures, …
Comment by Christophe Vereeken — August 23, 2011 @ 7:36 am
Furthermore all users are able to post free jobs on BeKnown which are then distributed in their first and second network.
Companies can create their own company page, post their jobs (even automatically if you are a Monster customer), … lots more to come !!!
Visit http://www.beknown.be
These are exciting times for recruiters …
Also read the following articles: http://www.ere.net/2011/08/16/why-facebook-will-d... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424053111903...
Christophe Vereeken
Sales Manager
Comment by Christophe Vereeken — August 23, 2011 @ 7:37 am
And what about the following article : http://www.forbes.com/sites/greatspeculations/201...
Comment by Christophe Vereeken — August 23, 2011 @ 7:39 am