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[Online Interviewer & Hiring Manager Training](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/training/online-interviewer-training/) - FREE TRAINING - [Recorded Webinars and Conference Presentations](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/training/free-best-practices-webinar-videos/) - [Consulting](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/consulting/) - REAL-WORLD CONSULTING SERVICES - [Learn more about our experienced consultants](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/about-us/team/) - STRATEGY & PROCESS CONSULTING - [Strategy, Org Model, and Process Consulting POPULAR](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/consulting/#strategy) - [Coaching for Talent Leaders](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/consulting/#CoachingforTalentLeaders) - [EVP, Employment Branding, and Messaging](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/consulting/#evp) - [Hiring Manager Self-Service Toolbox](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/consulting/#hiring-manager) - HIRING BAR CONSULTING - [Hiring Standards and Interview Guides POPULAR](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/consulting/#hiring) - [Bar-Raisers and Quality Control Mechanisms](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/consulting/#bar-raisers) - [Resources](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/resources/) - BECOME AN EXPERT - [How to Be a Talent Advisor](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/resources/how-to-be-a-talent-advisor/) - [How to Be an Effective Recruiting Leader](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/resources/how-to-be-an-effective-recruiting-leader/) - [How to Leverage Bar Raisers](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/resources/bar-raisers/) - FREE RECRUITING BEST PRACTICES - [Our Resource Library](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/resources/) - [Recruiting Toolbox Blog](https://blog.recruitingtoolbox.com/blog) - [Recorded Webinars and Conference Presentations](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/training/free-best-practices-webinar-videos/) - [Event Attendee Downloads](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/resources/event-downloads/) - STUFF WE LOVE - [Bookstore and Stickers](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/store/) - [Clients](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/clients/) - CLIENTS - [Who hires us?](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/clients/) - TESTIMONIALS - [Client Testimonials](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/clients/testimonials/) - [ARE YOU A SOLO RECRUITER, AGENCY, OR PART OF A SMALL TEAM?](https://staging.recruitingtoolbox.com/clients/solo-recruiters-agencies-small-teams/) - [How We Support Small Recruiting Teams](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/clients/solo-recruiters-agencies-small-teams/) - [About Us](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/about-us/) - WHAT WE DO - [How We Help Companies Recruit Better](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/about-us/) - WHY CHOOSE US - [Why Companies Hire Us](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/about-us/why/) - OUR TEAM - [Meet Our Team](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/about-us/team/) - [Connect With Us](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/about-us/connect-with-us/) - [Ask Us to Speak at Your Event](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/speaking-engagements/) - [Contact](https://recruitingtoolbox.com/contact/) # Matt Grove ## Stay Updated Sign up for our newsletter to receive recruiting insights, strategies, and leadership updates. 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[Read Full Story](https://blog.recruitingtoolbox.com/blog/2015/12/11/recruiting-toolbox-leadership-panel-part-1) ## [New Year, New Goals – Is Social Recruiting on Your List?](https://blog.recruitingtoolbox.com/blog/2015/01/05/new-year-new-goals-social-recruiting-list) January 5, 2015 I hope you had a great holiday season and got some time to relax. As for me, I spent this holiday season enjoying discussions with extended family.. [Read Full Story](https://blog.recruitingtoolbox.com/blog/2015/01/05/new-year-new-goals-social-recruiting-list) ## [Social Recruiting is All About Engagement, SRSC is all about Social Recruiting](https://blog.recruitingtoolbox.com/blog/2014/12/12/social-recruiting-engagement-srsc-social-recruiting) December 12, 2014 When I talk with talent leaders at different companies, one of the hottest topics on their minds is social recruiting. While most leaders know that.. 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