Job Search: The Internet is King
3 June 2008
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Nearly 28.4% of candidates were hired through online job postings.
22.2% got jobs through unsolicited applications.
What are the new dynamics in candidate/recruiter relationships? What new approaches are candidates using to find jobs? What are candidate expectations of recruiters? These are some of the questions Invest RH sought to answer in its survey on candidate/recruiter relations. Conducted in 2007, the survey included 3,782 candidates.
It targeted two groups: recent graduates seeking their first job (48.8% of the sample) and employed individuals looking for new opportunities (45% of the sample). For new graduates, there's been a significant improvement in the job search duration. The percentage of people finding work in under a month rose from 11% to 34.9%.
Key findings show the internet as the primary job search tool. Nearly 96% of respondents considered the internet the most effective method. Newspaper ads were second (70.7%), followed by unsolicited applications (51.7%), referrals (24.8%), job boards (21.8%), direct applications (20.8%), alumni networks (14.9%), and finally, sponsorships (4.3%).
Recruiters, meanwhile, benefit from efficient online recruitment tools. The internet's interactivity has reduced recruitment time by a factor of three. The market's maturity has also led to specialized websites focusing exclusively on recruitment. Sites like Rekrute.com, Amaljob.com, and Menara are among the most visited by candidates.
External Mobility is More Accepted
The survey also shows that 28.4% of candidates were hired from online job postings, compared to 22.2% through unsolicited applications.
Humanities graduates still struggle to find work. Almost 21% found their first job after more than a year of searching, compared to 9% in technical and management fields and 10% in management.
Furthermore, the study reveals a shift in attitudes towards employment and how candidates view recruitment criteria. The respondent profile confirms this trend, as over 46% are already employed and actively seeking new jobs, while 38% of working 18-24 year-olds have already changed jobs two to three times.
Experience and skills are the main recruitment criteria, with education ranking third. After better pay, career advancement opportunities are what candidates seek when changing jobs. The desire to build a fulfilling career is a new factor employers must consider to retain employees!
Candidate expectations are numerous and fall into three main categories: effective application management, professional recruitment processes, and advice and guidance.
Published May 23, 2008
Online May 26, 2008
lavieeco.com
22.2% got jobs through unsolicited applications.
What are the new dynamics in candidate/recruiter relationships? What new approaches are candidates using to find jobs? What are candidate expectations of recruiters? These are some of the questions Invest RH sought to answer in its survey on candidate/recruiter relations. Conducted in 2007, the survey included 3,782 candidates.
It targeted two groups: recent graduates seeking their first job (48.8% of the sample) and employed individuals looking for new opportunities (45% of the sample). For new graduates, there's been a significant improvement in the job search duration. The percentage of people finding work in under a month rose from 11% to 34.9%.
Key findings show the internet as the primary job search tool. Nearly 96% of respondents considered the internet the most effective method. Newspaper ads were second (70.7%), followed by unsolicited applications (51.7%), referrals (24.8%), job boards (21.8%), direct applications (20.8%), alumni networks (14.9%), and finally, sponsorships (4.3%).
Recruiters, meanwhile, benefit from efficient online recruitment tools. The internet's interactivity has reduced recruitment time by a factor of three. The market's maturity has also led to specialized websites focusing exclusively on recruitment. Sites like Rekrute.com, Amaljob.com, and Menara are among the most visited by candidates.
External Mobility is More Accepted
The survey also shows that 28.4% of candidates were hired from online job postings, compared to 22.2% through unsolicited applications.
Humanities graduates still struggle to find work. Almost 21% found their first job after more than a year of searching, compared to 9% in technical and management fields and 10% in management.
Furthermore, the study reveals a shift in attitudes towards employment and how candidates view recruitment criteria. The respondent profile confirms this trend, as over 46% are already employed and actively seeking new jobs, while 38% of working 18-24 year-olds have already changed jobs two to three times.
Experience and skills are the main recruitment criteria, with education ranking third. After better pay, career advancement opportunities are what candidates seek when changing jobs. The desire to build a fulfilling career is a new factor employers must consider to retain employees!
Candidate expectations are numerous and fall into three main categories: effective application management, professional recruitment processes, and advice and guidance.
Published May 23, 2008
Online May 26, 2008
lavieeco.com
