What Top Talent Wants totaljobs Research

Jon Banks: Sales Manager - totaljobs

The market place

UK is suffering skills shortage

Brexit – UK economy remains strong and

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Recruiters state still a constant need to recruit

What do jobseekers value the most?

Seismic shift in job searching via mobile device

Advertise salary How job seekers search and apply has dramatically changed

the recruitment process

Location/details of the role/expectations

Career development opportunities

Flexible benefits

Recruiting top talent (before the competition)

Consider where your job advertisement is placed

Easy contact and quick response rate

Provide feedback

Clarity on the application process in the job

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Fast, straightforward application and interview process

What can recruiters do to meet the challenge?

Improve candidate fit

• Make sure all important factors that attract candidates are clearly communicated

Showcase your employer brand

• Use imagery – build a recognized and trusted brand

Match candidate expectations

Make a good first impression – invest in your onboarding programme

Where are employers missing anopportunity?

Boosting employee motivation and retention • Offer career development opportunities • Clear objectives and expectations

‘Boomerangs’ are welcome to return

How to attract and retain top talent

Use your brand as an attraction tool

Tell candidates what they want to know

Be clear about the application and interview process

Consider exactly what you are looking for

Ensure an agile interview process

Showcase your benefits

Positive Career Development and Retention

Meaningful On-Boarding and Induction

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Panel discussion

Facilitator:

• Jon Banks, Sales Manager, totaljobs

Panel members:

• Graham Butler, Head of Talent, Living Bridge

• Helen Durkin, Employer Brand Manager, Dixons Carphone

• Tim Hull, Talent Acquisition, Time Inc