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Safari Solutions Newsletter July 2006, Volume #26
The Internet is now the dominant recruiting source with over 50% of new hires found through Internet sources. The best Internet source for new hires in 2005 was a company's web site. Read on to learn how you can transform your corporate web site into a powerful recruiting tool!
Ann Clifford
Dos and Don'ts
If your company’s hiring process requires that candidates apply online, should you consider a candidate who faxed a resume?
(Answer provided at the end of the newsletter.)
“Capture” Quality Candidates
“People who go to an employer’s web site tend to be a higher quality candidate,” says Kent Kirch, global director of recruiting for Deloitte & Touche. Does your web site capture top talent by presenting compelling reasons why they should work for you?
A recent study indicated that 51% of all hires made in 2005 were sourced through corporate career sites. Large corporations have utilized this cost effective method of recruiting for years. Even small to mid-size companies can benefit from a corporate career site that projects a positive employer image.
A company without a career site may be perceived as a stodgy employer that fails to invest in the future or in their employees. However, a well-designed career site can turn curious visitors into serious applicants. With competition for talent heating up, first impressions count!
(Ann Clifford, President, Safari Solutions)
3 Career Site Essentials
Job seekers become more interested in working for a company after visiting its web site according to research conducted by WetFeet. Steve Pollock, president of WetFeet, Inc., a San Francisco recruitment technology provider, suggests three (3) ways to capture candidates’ attention:
(Adapted from “Make a Good First Impression” by Martha Fase-Blunt)
Safari Interview Tip
“What piqued your interest about this position?” Ask applicants this question during your first phone interview to learn what is important to them. By asking this question consistently to all applicants, you will identify qualities that reflect your employment brand.
Safari Success Story
When Philip Meyer, CEO of Digital Kiosk, engaged Safari Solutions to hire a Chief Technology Officer, Philip thought this hard-to-find candidate would reside on the West or East coast. He was surprised and delighted when the CTO hired for the position actually lived in his own backyard . . . INDIANA!
Did You Know
Safari Solutions has moved! Our new address is 8444 Castlewood Drive, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Our phone # is the same . . . 317-578-1310, yet our fax # has changed to 317-578-9510. And, visit our updated web site with its new Candidate/Careers section!
Safari Solutions Web Page
Safari Quiz
What is the 2nd most frequented page on a company web site?
Answer to Today's Dos and Don'ts
“If your company’s hiring process requires that candidates apply online, should you consider a candidate who faxed a resume?”
If your hiring process “requires” candidates to apply online, then you should not accept or consider the faxed resume. You may adapt your hiring process to accept resumes via fax and/or other methods provided you accept and consider all resumes submitted by the alternate method. Be consistent to avoid discrimination allegations!
(Source: Jeff George, Director of HR, WorkSmart Systems, an Indianapolis based PEO)
The Internet is now the dominant recruiting source with over 50% of new hires found through Internet sources. The best Internet source for new hires in 2005 was a company's web site. Read on to learn how you can transform your corporate web site into a powerful recruiting tool!
Ann Clifford
Dos and Don'ts
If your company’s hiring process requires that candidates apply online, should you consider a candidate who faxed a resume?
(Answer provided at the end of the newsletter.)
“Capture” Quality Candidates
“People who go to an employer’s web site tend to be a higher quality candidate,” says Kent Kirch, global director of recruiting for Deloitte & Touche. Does your web site capture top talent by presenting compelling reasons why they should work for you?
A recent study indicated that 51% of all hires made in 2005 were sourced through corporate career sites. Large corporations have utilized this cost effective method of recruiting for years. Even small to mid-size companies can benefit from a corporate career site that projects a positive employer image.
A company without a career site may be perceived as a stodgy employer that fails to invest in the future or in their employees. However, a well-designed career site can turn curious visitors into serious applicants. With competition for talent heating up, first impressions count!
(Ann Clifford, President, Safari Solutions)
3 Career Site Essentials
Job seekers become more interested in working for a company after visiting its web site according to research conducted by WetFeet. Steve Pollock, president of WetFeet, Inc., a San Francisco recruitment technology provider, suggests three (3) ways to capture candidates’ attention:
1. Make it easy for candidates to apply online.
2. Provide a wealth of company information.
3. Create a favorable “employer” impression.
(Adapted from “Make a Good First Impression” by Martha Fase-Blunt)
Safari Interview Tip
“What piqued your interest about this position?” Ask applicants this question during your first phone interview to learn what is important to them. By asking this question consistently to all applicants, you will identify qualities that reflect your employment brand.
Safari Success Story
When Philip Meyer, CEO of Digital Kiosk, engaged Safari Solutions to hire a Chief Technology Officer, Philip thought this hard-to-find candidate would reside on the West or East coast. He was surprised and delighted when the CTO hired for the position actually lived in his own backyard . . . INDIANA!
Did You Know
Safari Solutions has moved! Our new address is 8444 Castlewood Drive, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Our phone # is the same . . . 317-578-1310, yet our fax # has changed to 317-578-9510. And, visit our updated web site with its new Candidate/Careers section!
Safari Solutions Web Page
Safari Quiz
What is the 2nd most frequented page on a company web site?
A. Home pageClick Here for the Answer.
B. Careers page
C. Contact Us page
D. Products/Services page
Answer to Today's Dos and Don'ts
“If your company’s hiring process requires that candidates apply online, should you consider a candidate who faxed a resume?”
If your hiring process “requires” candidates to apply online, then you should not accept or consider the faxed resume. You may adapt your hiring process to accept resumes via fax and/or other methods provided you accept and consider all resumes submitted by the alternate method. Be consistent to avoid discrimination allegations!
(Source: Jeff George, Director of HR, WorkSmart Systems, an Indianapolis based PEO)
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