Developments in technology have opened up a number of
possibilities which help recruiters to perform an efficient and effective
candidate search. Using technology in the recruitment process ensures tasks
such as contacting potential candidates, adding real-time updates to records
and conducting first interviews are streamlined and secure. With so much new
technology available, what options should recruiters utilise to help them on a
daily basis?
Compliance Management
As the world of recruitment involves frequent legislation
updates, the job of a recruiter is highly regulated and compliance management
is key. The development of cloud based technology has provided the opportunity
for recruiters to store work documentation for each candidate onto a system
which can be accessed by both agencies and clients. This ensures that
candidates are only given work placements when their documents are valid and
clients can refer to this for peace of mind.
The expiry date of a right to work document can also be
added to recruitment software, which then alerts recruiters when candidates
need to update their information. This creates a fully compliant candidate
database which allows only those with the correct documentation to be chosen
for a particular vacancy.
Social Media
Social Media provides a cost effective recruitment tool as
it is free to use and provides access to both active and passive jobseekers.
Two thirds of the UK’s adults use at least one social networking site; this
gives recruiters the chance to promote their job opportunities to a much wider
audience than if they were only using conventional recruitment processes.
Recruiters can also use social media to screen potential
applicants and select those with the qualities and interests which best fit the
job requirements and hiring company. There are tools available which will allow
recruiters to target the ideal demographic for a particular vacancy; this saves
time when selecting which candidates to invite to an interviewing process.
Mobile Technology
Mobile technology has made it easier for recruiters to
contact potential candidates as it has opened up a number of new ways to
connect. With candidates having access to their emails and text messages
throughout the day, they have the opportunity to respond to recruiters promptly
and discreetly, even when they are at work.
For recruiters mobile technology now means the ability to
depend on their smartphones to provide any information that they need while out
of the office. Cloud based technology allows all candidate, and client details
to be saved securely online where recruiters can access them at all times via
their smartphone or tablet. This means that recruiters can be fully prepared
when a candidate or client calls outside of office hours, it also allows them
to instantly add further information to their notes once the call is complete.
The Future of
Recruitment Technology
With new technology being released frequently, it is
important that recruiters are aware of how the job search is evolving, in order
to offer potential candidates an application process which keeps them engaged.
The use of mobile technology to search for jobs will only increase over time
and it is important for recruitment websites to be optimised for this purpose, this
can be supplemented through allowing candidates to upload their CV via their
mobile and apply for jobs in this way.
Jobseekers may also start to look for different and advanced
ways in which jobs are being advertised to them. With the highly anticipated
launch of Google Glass, recruitment agencies could record ‘A Day in the Life
of...’ videos through the eyes of a current employee wearing the glasses, to
give a better insight into what particular vacancy involves. Other creative
ways of advertising job vacancies could incorporates a game which tests
candidate’s suitability for a particular role which again would attract
interest from the most suitable candidates.
Emma Allison is the
marketing Manager for Flo who provide cloud
based recruitment software, designed and built specifically for the temporary
recruitment industry.http://www.flo.co.uk/
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