What Top Talent Wants totaljobs Research
Jon Banks: Sales Manager - totaljobs
The market place
UK is suffering skills shortage
Brexit – UK economy remains strong and
buoyant
Recruiters state still a constant need to recruit
What do jobseekers value the most?
Seismic shift in job searching via mobile device
Advertise salary How job seekers search and apply has dramatically changed
the recruitment process
Location/details of the role/expectations
Career development opportunities
Flexible benefits
Recruiting top talent (before the competition)
Consider where your job advertisement is placed
Easy contact and quick response rate
Provide feedback
Clarity on the application process in the job
advertisement
Fast, straightforward application and interview process
What can recruiters do to meet the challenge?
Improve candidate fit
• Make sure all important factors that attract candidates are clearly communicated
Showcase your employer brand
• Use imagery – build a recognized and trusted brand
Match candidate expectations
Make a good first impression – invest in your onboarding programme
Where are employers missing anopportunity?
Boosting employee motivation and retention • Offer career development opportunities • Clear objectives and expectations
‘Boomerangs’ are welcome to return
How to attract and retain top talent
Use your brand as an attraction tool
Tell candidates what they want to know
Be clear about the application and interview process
Consider exactly what you are looking for
Ensure an agile interview process
Showcase your benefits
Positive Career Development and Retention
Meaningful On-Boarding and Induction
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Panel discussion
Facilitator:
• Jon Banks, Sales Manager, totaljobs
Panel members:
• Graham Butler, Head of Talent, Living Bridge
• Helen Durkin, Employer Brand Manager, Dixons Carphone
• Tim Hull, Talent Acquisition, Time Inc