How Big Data Is Playing Recruiter for Specialized Workers - NYTimes.com

Link: How Big Data Is Playing Recruiter for Specialized Workers - NYTimes.com: "The concept is to focus less than recruiters might on traditional talent markers — a degree from M.I.T., a previous job at Google, a recommendation from a friend or colleague — and more on simple notions: How well does the person perform? What can the person do? And can it be quantified?"