recruiting the modern job seeker: what you need to know

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JOB SEEKER NATION WEBINARWelcome to the

BEFORE WE GET STARTED

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TY GOODRICHLead Recruiter

MAT T SINGERVP of Marketing


Recruiters say the market is candidate-

driven

90%

2015 54%

2011


of employees are open to a new job

74%


The average millennial changes jobs every 1-4

years. Which means you’re essentially

building a completely new company every 4 years.


WHERE ARE JOB SEEKERS LOOKING?

In Bed

At their current job

In a restaurant

While commuting

In the restroom

In a meeting

At a bar

At the gym

Job seekers are searching

everywhere

10%

12%

13%

15%

30%

31%

48%

62%



of recruiters plan to invest in their

mobile strategythis year

23%


78%

of recruiters rate employee referrals as their #1 source of

qualified hires


Women between 30-39 cite job boards as the #1 source for their

most fulfilling job

Identify your biggest concerns:QUALITY VERSUS QUANTITY

QUANTITY: • Where are your top sources

of clicks? Versus actual applications?

• What performs better: long or short job titles? descriptive or straight-forward job descriptions?

Identify your biggest concerns:QUALITY VERSUS QUANTITY

QUALITY: • What are your top lead

sources for interviews? Or hires?

• How can you maximize this number?


WHAT JOB SEEKERS ARE SEEKING?

Flexibility to WFH

Work/life Balance

Health Benefits

Growth Opportunities

Location

Compensation


31%

41%

43%

43%

50%

70%


What makes you so great?

When you can’t give everyone a raise, find out why people choose to work with you and promote it!


Candidates will know who you are

before applying.


of job seekers would not take a job with a

company that had a bad reputation,

even if they were unemployed!

69%


use social media to research the company culture of organizations they are interested in

59%

BUILD BETTER BRAND

• Partner with marketing to build and promote strong brand stories

• Identify someone to manage or monitor your company’s social presence

• Establish a plan of attack for good and bad reviews


of job seekers think the interview is

the most important factor

47%


The candidate-driven market is here to stay.


2016

2014/2015

2013

2012

Over the past 5 years, fewer and fewer job seekers

say it’s hard to find a job

61%

45%

35%

38%

MAKE SURE YOU:

• ARE READY FOR THE JOB SEEKER• They’re always looking, need a mobile-apply process or at least a

mobile-friendly site, and are ready to move quickly!

• HAVE EXPECTATIONS ALIGNED INTERNALLY FOR THE CANDIDATES, THE HIRING PROCESS

• Interviews, social media, and peers’ reviews are the most important tools

• Make sure you’re ready, your pages are up to date, and your processes are documented and agreed upon

• STAY POSITIVE!• Your candidates are optimistic about finding their most fulfilling and

best job yet, be ready for them and they’ll come running.


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recruiting the modern job seeker: what you need to know

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