**2013 Source of Hire Results**

Navigating the Ever-Changing Landscape of Job Recruitment

Understanding how companies fill open positions is crucial for job seekers. The annual CareerXroads survey provides valuable insights into the sources of hire, shedding light on where companies look for and post job openings. This year's results, based on data from 50 large companies, reveal a significant trend: referrals reign supreme as the top source of external hires.

If you're not leveraging referrals in your job search, you may be missing out on opportunities. To increase your chances of getting hired, it's essential to tap into your professional network and encourage referrals. But what about smaller companies? The SilkRoad study offers a complementary perspective, focusing on the hiring practices of small to medium-sized businesses.

The survey results highlight the importance of referrals, with direct sourcing and agency hires also on the rise. But the question remains: are companies genuinely shifting their recruitment strategies, or is improved tracking simply providing a more accurate picture?

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