TREND ALERTSmart Tools Improve the Applicant Experience

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TREND ALERTSmart Tools Improve the Applicant Experience

Newton Software, Inc. © 2014 | 415-593-1190 | San Francisco

Improving the applicant experience is now a front-of-mind topic for nearly every employer that isadvertising job openings on the internet. While over the last several years, we have regularly heard many negative stories from applicants, the results of the 2013 Candidate Experience Awards showa different story: employers of all sizes and across all industries have made significant progress indelivering increasingly positive experiences to their job seekers.

Of course, for most employers, there is room for improvement in fundamental areas. While every employer’s ability to publish informative job descriptions, provide timely feedback and collaborateeffectively will vary, nearly every employer can utilize new tools that will improve the core attributesof their applicant experience.

There is Room for Improvement

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TREND ALERTSmart Tools Improve the Applicant Experience

It’s undeniable; today’s workers are mobile. Whether you are a large multinational or a small business, it’s inevitable that job seekers want to access your careers website and apply to job openings from smartphones and tablets. Until recently, many popular mobile devices have lacked a sufficient file system (storage) to store applicants’ resumes. However, this barrier is quickly eroding with the nearly ubiquitous adoption of personal cloud-based storage services like Google Drive. In fact, Google provides over 500 million people with free email and cloud storage according to a 2014 CNN Money report.

Cloud apply tools are now the latest trend in the recruiting technology industry. Most commercially viable applicant tracking systems should offer some type of cloud apply capabilities. With cloud apply tools, employers’ careers websites natively enable applicants to select an opportunity and submit theirapplication with a resume stored in a cloud service. Job seekers can use any device or computer they choose to complete the process and will be impressed with how seamless the job application processis. Employers benefit from higher applicant conversion rates and by receiving more accurate, more complete information from resumes.

Meeting Applicants in the Cloud

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TREND ALERTSmart Tools Improve the Applicant Experience

Many employers require an online application in addition to a resume during the job application process. Unfortunately, applicants often struggle to understand the difference, if there is any, in the type of information being solicited. Applicants often complain that they invest an enormous amount of time on something that won’t even lead to a phone conversation. For the most part, one can say that old habits die hard. Many HR departments still believe that they need to collect certain pieces of specificinformation from every applicant. That’s the rule.

Fortunately, there are new tools that create a win-win situation for applicants and employers alike. Auto-fill ready online employment applications now come standard with leading recruiting software platforms. These new tools automatically fill out online job applications in real-time for job seekerswhen a resume is uploaded from any mobile device or desktop. Employers can create a positive first impression and stay competitive by providing applicants with time saving tools as well as ease-of-access during the job application process.

The “Zen” of Online Employment Applications

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TREND ALERTSmart Tools Improve the Applicant Experience

Candidates are investing time and resources when they apply for jobs. Today’s employers must match that effort by investing in smart tools that improve the applicant experience. A positive applicantexperience will do wonders for an employer’s brand. On the other hand, a negative experience can really do damage. In fact, according to a Mystery Candidate survey, 38% of surveyed job applicants stated they were less likely to buy from or use an employer’s products or services after their job seeking experience. With the prevalence of social media and sites like Glassdoor.com, employers have never been so exposed. Word gets around quickly and broadly. Each aspect of the hiring process, especially the application process, should be thoughtful and efficient in order to create the desired first impression.

Applicant Experience is a Must

Improving the applicant experience is more than a trend. It’s a must.

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Interested in an affordable, comprehensive mobile-ready applicant tracking system for yourorganization? Newton is an applicant tracking system with smart tools like Cloud Apply andZenApp that empowers employers to improve the applicant experience from day one.

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