Jobseekers turn to social media for job searches

More than half of jobseekers are increasingly turning to social media for job searches, according to a report from jobs board SimplyHired.

More than half of jobseekers are increasingly turning to social media for job searches, according to a report from jobs board SimplyHired.

The data shows that 18% now use Facebook and 31% LinkedIn. The report also shows that 69% of jobseekers are willing to take a pay cut to avoid redundancy, while 36% see work-life balance as the most important consideration when looking for a job.

NEW TO THE MARKET: 5-9 MAY 2025

This week’s new launches include: Heidrick & Struggles, Matrix, ProdigyPB, Project Brains

New to Market 6 May 2025

Humly acquires London-based education recruiter

Digital education recruitment platform Humly has finalised the purchase of London-based supply agency Future Education.

Contracts 1 May 2025

NHS Trust plans to cut jobs and agency staff

The BBC reports today [30 April 2025] that the North-West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is planning job cuts, as well as cutting its expenditure on bank and agency staff.

30 April 2025

APPOINTMENTS: 28 APRIL-2 MAY 2025

This week’s appointments include: Eames Consulting, Faststream Recruitment Group, Gi Group, Heidrick & Struggles, Oyster, Starfish Search, Sellick Partnership

People 28 April 2025
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