It’s a given that, whether you post a job online or in the classified section of the newspaper, the applications will likely be electronic submissions. So why not make the online world your recruiting partner? Here are 10 tips for making the most of online recruiting.

1. Your website is your most powerful online recruiting tool. Post jobs on your company’s website through a prominent link on the home page and with clear instructions on how to apply for posted jobs.

2. Make sure that the recruiting portion of your site emphasizes your company’s culture and why potential candidates would want to work with the company.

3. Make the most of social media sites. Active and passive job searchers hang out there. On Facebook, job postings from your site can be automatically populated through an app. In addition, social networking sites exist that are categorized by industries, interests, skill sets, and more. So identify the networking sites that are relevant to your industry.

4. Most newspapers have an online component. Purchase classified ads to post jobs online. CareerBuilder.com is the leader in online job postings.

5. Consider posting to college job boards that cater to the alumni to attract qualified candidates who have the degrees and skills that you need.

6. Use job search engines like Indeed.com or Simply Hired where you pay to have your job listing stand out.

7. Consider using specialized job boards to weed out the mass of unqualified applicants. A specialized job site, such as Dice.com is a career hub for technology jobs.

8. Consider using a job match site, such as Realmatch.com, where the site matches the job to the candidate’s credentials. The list of candidates are graded and ranked, which saves a recruiter's time and energy. You pay only for the candidates you choose to contact.

9. Post jobs at professional associations’ sites, which are often low cost. As well, consider posting in industry-related newsletters and e-zines. This method would attract candidates with experience in the industry..

10. The options for online recruiting change frequently, but there is always the old staple of good old-fashioned word-of-mouth referrals. Maintain a list of professional contacts whom you can call on when you have a job available.