Abstract: Techniques for generating an expert database and verifying an expert using member data are described. A search request can be received from a device of the user. The search request can include a specific skill associated with the expert. Additionally, profile data can be accessed from a database in the online social network. Additionally, an expert recommendation process can determine an expert from the members of the online social network based on the search request and the profile data of the members. Moreover, social graph data can be accessed from a second database in the online social network. Furthermore, a connection path process can determine the connection path between the user and the expert based on the social graph data. Subsequently, the determined expert and the determined optimal path between the user and the expert can be presented on a display of the device.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure relate to generating a graphical output of characteristics of a person. A server accesses information about a person, the information comprising one or more of: a public social networking service profile of the person, information submitted by the person, an assessment of the person, and data published by the person. The server determines, based on the accessed information, one or more characteristics of the person. The server provides a graphical output related to the one or more characteristics.

Abstract: Techniques for generating an expert database and verifying an expert using member data are described. A search request can be received from a device of the user. The search request can include a specific skill associated with the expert. Additionally, profile data can be accessed from a database in the online social network. Additionally, an expert recommendation process can determine an expert from the members of the online social network based on the search request and the profile data of the members. Moreover, social graph data can be accessed from a second database in the online social network. Furthermore, a connection path process can determine the connection path between the user and the expert based on the social graph data. Subsequently, the determined expert and the determined optimal path between the user and the expert can be presented on a display of the device.

Abstract: In various example embodiments, a system and method for recruiting candidates are presented. A job posting specifying a plurality of criteria for a job position from a user of a social network service may be received. The job posting being associated with a company comprising of at least one employee is determined. At least one candidate within the at least one employee's professional network is identified to possess a plurality of credentials that match the criteria of the job posting. A recommendation prompt can be presented to the at least one employee providing a suggestion to the employee to recommend the job position to the candidate within the employee's network.