In the current day and age, companies and their human resources teams have to go above and beyond to find the best talent. Hiring can be especially difficult if businesses aren't using the most up-to-date tools available. Today, 91 percent of adults own a mobile phone, according to The Pew Research Center. Recruitment teams could miss out on a large number of strong candidates if they don't utilize smart technology for the process of finding new employees. Triton Benefits and HR Solutions has a closer look at how HR leaders can do just that:
Optimize everything
People are always looking for their next great opportunity. They can complete job searches while they're in transit, at home or even at work. It's not uncommon for candidates to look for positions via mobile devices. As they pull up the qualifications and applications, it's critical that the materials are optimized to fit the screen's size as well as to allow applicants to fill them out on the spot. Although it's important for access to be tailored to mobile, the entire recruiting system needs to be optimized, according to Forbes. This way, the entire process can be completed without any hiccups. [Maybe mention something about job search apps like LinkedIn]
"Recruitment leaders can use Skype or FaceTime to conduct interviews."
Get inventive with interviews
While the recruitment process definitely benefits from mobile devices, so does the actual hiring portion. Once HR leaders have found the candidates they want to learn more about, they can utilize smart technology to complete interviews with applicants as well, according to NPR. Recruiters can talk to people almost immediately after reading through their application materials via tools like FaceTime or Skype. These resources help HR leaders build more intimate relationships with potential employees. If a person isn't right for a particular position, hiring teams can keep their materials on file and revisit them if another, more appropriate job comes up in the future.
Don't overlook passive applicants
Today's generation of employees have different interests and motivations than those before them. As a result, they may not always be looking for their next opportunity. Instead, millennial applicants may expect companies to do some of the legwork for them, especially if they're already employed somewhere else. These passive workers – those not necessarily looking for a new position – shouldn't be overlooked as they have a lot to offer future employers, according to Business New Daily. To captivate their interests, hiring teams need to utilize social media profiles and other examples of a person's web presence to better understand personal brand and what's the next best thing for that specific applicant.
It's critical for companies and their HR leaders to be aware of the ways mobile devices can improve their recruitment process. By optimizing application materials and software, creating more intimate interviews and focusing on reeling in passive candidates, businesses can find worthwhile and valuable candidates. Smart technology can help organizations and their hiring teams select people who are the best fit for the position and the overall brand.