LinkedIn Needs to Up Its Human Game for Recruiters

The challenge of using social platforms to reach talent is partly in how cold and detached interactions can feel. We send an inquiry. Perhaps we receive a response, perhaps not. Those times that we do, it’s a cointoss on how it’ll go. Regardless of the success of the interaction, having the option to follow up with a simple “thank you” or well wishing is woefully lacking on a platform like LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a prime example of the importance of building platforms and social technology that enable the level of emotional intelligence that recruiters need to use in our work.