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THE EVOLUTION OF JOB SEARCH: GOING DIGITAL Elena Di Fiore, Director of HR Management Consulting
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OUTLINE Industry Insight From Paper to Digital Introduction of Social Media Social Media Etiquette Considerations Questions
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INDUSTRY INSIGHT
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FROM PAPER TO DIGITAL
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THE TRADITIONAL SEARCH BY JOB SEEKERS Job Search activities in a traditional sense included: Cold canvassing Manual job application processes Candid Feedback on applications
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THE TRADITIONAL SEARCH BY EMPLOYERS Recruitment in a traditional sense included: Newspaper listings Job board listings Recruitment assistance via agencies
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SOCIAL MEDIA HAS TRANSFORMED JOB SEARCH You don’t find a job, it finds you. (Source: Erik Qualman, Socialnomics)
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INTRODUCTION OF SOCIAL MEDIA
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WHY EMPLOYERS USE SOCIAL MEDIA Access to a huge talent pool Access to technology savvy talent Broadcast of advertisements, limited costs Speeds up time to hire Builds employer brand Source: http://articles.economictimes.indiatimes.com/2013-07-23/news/40749468_1_potential-candidates-social-network-sites-social-media
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Where are job seekers online? How do job seekers use networks? Are job seekers prepared? Harder to ‘find’ a job, educate. CURRENT CLIMATE
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LINKEDIN Launched in 2003 3,900,000 users across Australia Basic service is free to use Professional networking online Industry engagement Research platform Recruitment, headhunting & reverse marketing
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FACEBOOK Launched in 2004 13,600,000 users across Australia Free to use Freedom to connect & share Community Branding through profile
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TWITTER Launched in 2006 2,791,300 Active Australian Users Free to use Post, follow, or be followed Micro-blogging Community Direct communication with employers
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INSTAGRAM Launched in 2010 2,060,000 Active Australian Users Online mobile photo-sharing and video sharing SNAPCHAT Launched in 2011 1,070,000 Active Australian Users Photo messaging of a sensitive nature
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DID YOU KNOW… 30% of all Google searches, about 300 million per month, are employment related. (Source: Unbridled Talent)Unbridled Talent
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DID YOU KNOW… 89% of all recruiters report having hired someone through LinkedIn. (Source: Herd Wisdom)Herd Wisdom
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DID YOU KNOW… 26% of all recruiters report having hired someone through Facebook. (Source: Social Meep)Social Meep
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DID YOU KNOW… 15% of all recruiters report having hired someone through Twitter. (Source: Social Meep)Social Meep
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DID YOU KNOW… 94% of recruiters are active on LinkedIn, but only 36% of candidates are. (Source: Jobvite)Jobvite
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DID YOU KNOW… 35% of millennials are optimistic about the job market, compared with just 11% of boomers. (Source: Jobvite)Jobvite
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CONSIDER THIS 59% of recruiters rated candidates sourced from social networks as “highest quality.” (Source: Jobvite)Jobvite
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SOCIAL MEDIA ETIQUETTE
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GUIDELINES FOR LINKEDIN Use introductions carefully Always tell the truth Don't gossip Be professional
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GUIDELINES FOR FACEBOOK Check your grammar Privacy Settings Like company pages Be mindful of interactions - Don’t badmouth Change profile picture
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GUIDELINES FOR TWITTER Does it pass the boss test? Tweet with a clean mouth No ranting Mind your time Evaluate your Twitter image Mind your site URL
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CONSIDERATIONS FOR DIGITAL
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GO DIGITAL Seek training for yourself & clients Stay engaged and up to date Network online Corporate strategy
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QUESTIONS? Facebook: Job Search Central ( www.facebook.com/hrmanagementconsulting )www.facebook.com/hrmanagementconsulting Check us out online: www.hrmconsulting.orgwww.hrmconsulting.org
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