Every business owner knows how hard it can be to find good talent. LinkedIn is a social network geared toward professionals and has emerged as the most business-minded social network, so you can tap into a trusted network to find your next star employee. More than 35 million experienced professionals from around the world are LinkedIn members, many of whom aren’t necessarily looking for a job but might bite if the right opportunity came along. Hiring managers can browse their professional accomplishments profiles and list open positions. They can hone in on the best candidates and reach out to them accordingly. You can also message your network of contacts with an opening.
If you're looking to make a connection on LinkedIn, you'll either have to send the person a message through the service or get introduced through someone in your network of contacts. It may not be as ideal as a face-to-face meeting, but it's a starting point.