By using "Apply with LinkedIn" technology, Kenexa will enable candidates to use the profile they have created on LinkedIn to complete the fields on the job application. It is hoped this will ensure higher numbers of candidates will apply for job openings by leveraging their existing LinkedIn profiles.
For hiring companies, recruiters can use the "Profile Preview" feature in Kenexa's solutions to view candidate updates such as a promotion, additional schooling or LinkedIn recommendations. This real-time feature reduces the amount of time spent by recruiters updating candidates' information, or searching LinkedIn for new candidates when those candidates' records already reside in the Applicant Tracking System.
LinkedIn has more than 135 million members worldwide and is the world's largest professional network on the Internet. A rich resource for corporate recruiters, the ability to identify candidates as well as track when candidates change elements of their profiles on LinkedIn helps reduce recruiting costs while streamlining the process.
Eric Lochner, president, global talent management at Kenexa, said: "Like LinkedIn, Kenexa is committed to accelerating the benefits of social recruiting for our global clients. We want to focus on saving time and money for the hiring company and ensuring a positive candidate experience for the talent."
