Many attributes have changed over time when it comes to human resources (HR) and job applications. These changes have impacted those who are looking for employment (applicants), as well as the human resources departments (the companies). Describing the job application process to those born in the 21st century might result in blank looks. The word, "newspaper," tends to have that effect when anyone references it in the job application process. It used to be that job seekers would use … [Read more...]
Why You Need to Treat Job Applicants Like Customers
Like many people, I find the process of looking for a job to be tedious and draining. The last job that I really made an effort in applying to took four hours of my time, eating into my weekend and my workweek. I made it one step beyond the initial application before I was informed that I hadn’t been selected. However, the recruiter thanked me for the time I invested in applying. She also assured me that I was a competitive candidate and encouraged me to apply to future positions at … [Read more...]
