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
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
…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
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
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
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
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
Confession: Until recently, every time I heard “mobile,” I would immediately picture Randy Quaid’s Cousin Eddie saying, “That there’s an RV,” in reference to the makeshift mobile home he’s just parked in front of the Griswold house in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Continue reading
