Technology Is Becoming The Game Changer in Recruitment

It may be an overused phrase, but there's no getting away from it. Technology has changed our lives. It has also affected the way in which we apply for jobs. Gone are the days of handwritten application forms being sent off in the post. E-mail and the internet have revolutionized the whole process.

Therefore, technology is playing a bigger and more important part in the recruitment process than many applicants will be aware of. The current nature of the job market means that recruiters are swamped with hundreds of applications for every job that is advertised, struggling through these manually can be a time-consuming process. As a result, many companies are now using CV screening software as their first line of defense.

Recruiting and retaining the right people to enable an organization to grow and gain increased success places a significant demand on any company as the time and costs associated with the process are extremely high. However, the changing role of technology and the increased use of social media can be used as a cost-effective tool to find the right talent in an extremely competitive and turbulent business environment.

Technology has already changed the recruitment landscape. But new technology is always moving forward majority and further change is in the pipeline. The consultants recognize that their business will quickly dry up without continued investment in new technology. So how has technology really impacted this process?

The boom in the social media space has affected many aspects of the recruitment process, recruiters no longer have to rely on the slow-paced traditional methods such as newspapers to locate and attract qualified candidates.

The principle of job hunting is unchanged although a lot more instantaneous. You have to constantly stay on top of the opportunities that social media and other technology offer. You need to take the time and commitment to find your ideal role. Social media is your biggest ally and often your cheapest search method and a very effective way of marketing yourself so it really does make sense to make use of it as much as you can.

The information technology revolution has allowed recruiters and agencies the opportunity to take the recruitment process to another level. Social media channels have opened the landscape for platforms such as Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn to work. Besides growing your audience for job postings even further, social media websites allow companies, agencies, and recruiters to;

• Head hunt via the web,
• Manage business networking,
• Manage personal or company branding
• And develop career planning.

Candidate attitudes are changing and they are being more hands-on in their employment search by creating online CVs, collecting online recommendations, and networking online to set the stage for companies and recruiters to approach them through these sites.

For job seekers, the increased use of technology is making it more difficult to try and stand out in a very crowded job market. Typical 'black and white' paper CVs are no longer good enough; candidates are increasingly faced with competition from more sophisticated approaches such as detailed designed PowerPoint CV presentations and candidates promoting themselves via video on platforms like Youtube. Candidates are competitively using digital means as a way of showing off their skills and personality to attract employers in a way that a piece of paper never could.

Recruitment professionals need to go above and beyond the services of yesteryear. Networks need to be bigger, stronger, and faster than ever before. Return on investment is vital and recruiters need to ensure they are efficient and cost-effective, at the same time as delivering a premium service. Digital isn’t going to go away, which is why it’s important for recruiters to use these tools, rather than view them as a problem.

With so many advancements, it can be challenging to stay up-to-date, so the winners will be those who can currently stay ahead of the curve while also effectively and efficiently using available technology. So whether you are an employer, a job seeker, or a specialist recruiter, social media is a tried and tested and never-likely-to-be-outdated method of building reliable professional networks that will be beneficial to you and your business. So welcome these changes with open arms!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? Then look no further! Communicate Recruitment is a specialist recruitment agency and we would love to be part of your career development. We have Finance jobs, IT jobs, Engineering jobs, Supply Chain jobs, and Freight jobs. Visit our vacancy page and apply now!

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