No matter what the issue, it is always a
fascinating conversation when comparing relevant, present day topics to prior
generations. That can be said for any subject from sports to politics to global
affairs, and in this specific overview, to recruitment. For both the recruiter and
the job seeker, the same basic mentality is used when conducting their respected
searches compared to 30 years ago. The process and approach is one that must be
proactive, persistent and hardworking, but the actual methodology behind the
process, has clearly evolved. The biggest change within recruitment and job
seeking, are the tools used in searching for prospective candidates and
employment opportunities.
Old
School vs. New School
Within recruitment, and the same can be
said for sales, the old school generation started with using a very basic, but
hardworking method: the phone book, a phone and a desk. Eventually, those tools
are expanded to a rolodex, a fax machine, a calendar and posts in a news paper.
Thirty years ago, job seekers relied heavily on employment opportunities being
posted in various forms of printed ads. Today, the concept of job posting
hasn’t changed, but the medium has…
Fast forward to 2013, and the tools
available to each party have come light years from where they used to be. With
the global community being linked by the wondrous and ever growing Internet,
new methods of seeking employment seems to expand on a yearly basis, and it
only appears to be getting faster. At this point, the key is to just keep up!
What print media did for recruitment 30 years ago, online job boards does for
this generation’s job seeking community. Clearly the presence of social media
has created a new medium for recruiters to find candidates, and for job seekers
to find the next best employment opportunity. This online resource is
essentially where employers and job seekers begin their first interactions with
one another.
What’s
stayed the same?
Though many of the resources in the job
seeking community have changed, there are aspects which have stood the test of
time… for now. It is safe to say that e-mail has become a mainstay as a primary
method of communication, not only in the corporate world but even for friends
& family maintaining relationships across different cities, countries and
continents. However, there is a personal touch that is lost in digital
communication. This is something that cannot replace picking up a phone and
having a one on one conversation. Not only can you convey your intentions with
more detail, but you can give a better sense into your personality and
character.
Networking! Whether it is online or offline,
social or professional, use your network to your advantage. This is a concept
in the job hunt that has never changed. One of the most powerful tools at your
disposal is networking, and the goal of expanding your network. Meeting with a
recruiter (especially at Pronexia!) is a great way to broaden you network.
Though the perfect opportunity may not be available immediately, who’s to say
that one might not be available in the near future? This can be a vital
resource which a recruiter can provide a job seeker. Again, it is essential for
job seekers to maintain momentum, stay motivated and remain persistent in your
goal of finding your ideal job.
Bringing
in the New
When looking at new school techniques,
Pronexia is driven to be at the forefront of the newest, leading edge
techniques to provide candidates with their ideal jobs. The idea is to utilize these new school
methodologies such as social networking, and add a personal touch of getting to
know the candidates and discover exactly what they’re seeking. Finding the
perfect fit for both candidate and client is absolutely necessary, and this way
of thinking can get lost in the old school mentality. We want to bring in the
new, and for you to be a part of it!
No comments:
Post a Comment