Question: Are you reading this from a mobile device? These days, I’d be willing to bet that answer is “yes”. According to a recent study from research firm Gartner, Inc., by the end of this year, mobile phones will overtake PCs as the most common web access device worldwide. Continue reading
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Candidates are Customers, Too: 6 Customer Service Rules to Recruit By
- October 31st, 2012
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Successful companies recognize the business benefits of providing stellar customer service. Not only does it generate referrals from satisfied customers and bolster customer loyalty, but it also differentiates them from their competitors.
Likewise, providing a good candidate experience tends to generate similar benefits for employers. Continue reading
5 Seconds to the Smartest Recruiting Move You’ll Make Today
- May 21st, 2012
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Question: If you go to your company’s career site from your mobile device, what do you see? It’s not a trick question.
“If it’s tough to navigate for you, if you’re frustrated by the user experience, I guarantee you job seekers are feeling the same way. Continue reading
Move Your Recruitment Strategy Forward by Taking a Step Back
- November 8th, 2011
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Is your recruitment process based on what you know about job seekers…or what you think you know about job seekers?
If there’s one thing over 15 years of in-depth research on job seeker behavior and perceptions have taught us, it’s that now, more than ever, experience matters when it comes to the ability to drive quality candidates to apply for your open positions. Continue reading
Job Seekers Show the Way for Forward-Thinking Employers
- November 2nd, 2011
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Want to recruit top candidates? Start imitating them.
A recent study conducted by CareerBuilder and Inavero indicates that over the past several years, job seekers have developed a highly complex, multi-faceted approach to the job search, in which they utilize today’s sophisticated technology to their advantage. Continue reading
New Media Calls for New Recruiting Strategy | Free Webcast
- September 28th, 2011
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…one in two job seekers want to find and engage with companies in social?
…80 percent of companies use social media to recruit?
…12 percent of job searches are done via mobile devices?
…54 percent of job seekers are more likely to apply to your job at your company after they follow you on social media? Continue reading
Think Like a Marketer to Capture Top Talent
- September 7th, 2011
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The one change you need to make to get a better quality of candidates may just be your mindset.
If you really want to know what it takes to recruit today’s best candidates and stay competitive in the market for top talent, it’s time to stop thinking of yourself as a recruiter and start thinking of yourself as a marketer. Continue reading
Emerging Media: The Best Opportunities You Aren’t Taking Advantage Of
- August 31st, 2011
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Job seeker behavior has changed remarkably in the past few years. So why hasn’t your recruitment strategy?
In this competitive market for talent, it is imperative that employers be at the forefront of what job seekers find accessible. With today’s emerging technologies job seekers have come to expect a more interactive experience when it comes their job search. Continue reading
New iPhone App Creates Recruitment On The Go
- July 13th, 2011
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You might call it the biggest anticipated iTunes release since The Beatles…
Today, CareerBuilder announced the release of its CareerBuilder for Employers iPhone app – available for a free download on iTunes. Continue reading
Recruiting Mobility: 4 New Ways to Reach Candidates Anytime, Anywhere
- June 24th, 2011
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Earlier this month, I discussed the ways mobile marketing efforts can enhance a company’s recruitment efforts.
For instance, not only does mobile marketing provide a fast, convenient way to alert job seekers to opportunities and stay in touch with them, but it also helps you stand out among those who aren’t yet using mobile means to reach job seekers…just to name a few. Continue reading
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