According to the document: 1) Over 85% of recruiters indicated that applicants do not understand what recruiters are looking for in the hiring process and want to see more creativity in resumes rather than sorting through hundreds. 2) Recruiters prefer networking as it makes their job of finding candidates easier and want to see how a candidate's experience aligns with employer needs. 3) Using social media improved recruiters' ability to connect with passive candidates, improved hiring quality, and reduced time to hire.