Lecture notes week 18
When you first log into the website, the layout and web design is fairly simple and straight forward. At the top there is a bar which allows you to amend and upload your CV, and the jobs tab. The website is clear and concise, it allows you to search the location, job title and add keywords to help search. There are many links and tabs on the website that can assist you with other keys in your jobs searching battle such as, history of jobs that you've applied for or jobs that you have saved.
The website generally is effective, simple and easy to use. It allows your to search for exactly what you are looking for with the advanced search button and helps you review saved applications.
Advantages of online recruitment
- Posting jobs online is very cost effective for both the company, the candidate and the agency (if involved). The company posting the job will find this method cheaper than older methods such as ads, and local adverts in newspapers.
- It is a very easy process, there is less writing for the candidates, and less complex.
- It helps the company to quickly eliminate candidates that are no experienced or qualified for the role.
- It is a quick process, agencies and employers will see the application as soon as its submitted and contact the candidate.
- It gives you a better chance of getting the role, as their are many many jobs on an online site, rather than newspapers that are limited in job adverts therefore more people will see this application.
- No intermediaries
Disadvantages of online recruitment
- As so many applicants apply, there becomes a high amount of applications which can make it hard for HR managers to short list the right candidates.
- An application cannot be based solely on an internet application.
- Certain positions may be hard to fill, so employers or agencies will struggle to find a candidate for the position
Recruitment campaigns play a very big part in companies recruitment process. It is a major way for the company to gain awareness of job opportunities and future prospects. A job campaign that really caught my eye was a campaign looking trainee and qualified Fire Fighters for Berkshire. This campaign was sent in leaflets and in the local newspaper that we receive twice a week.
This campaign caught my eye because they showed images of Fire Fighters at work, and it gave a description about the work and what they require. The image particularly caught my eye as this is something that you imagine from television films and dramas etc. But I was surprised that it was real. Another aspect that caught my eye was that they needed part-time and full-time positions, which is good from those studying at university as a part time job, and something that they could progress in. Further more, the advert stated that anybody could apply for the job as a high educational level was not required, so this opens up many more opportunities for people who may think they would never be able to apple for a job like this.
This campaign was aimed at the local community which show that the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service, work in a very ethical way as they are keeping in touch with their community.
References
- Mullins,l (2010) Management and Organisation Behaviour. 9th ed. Essex: Pearson
- Lecture notes week 18
- Arcurs, y (2009) The Advantages and Disadvantages of online recruitment [Online]. Available from: http://www.whatjobsite.com/Online%20Recruitment:%20Advantages%20and%20disadvantages.htm[Accessed on 11 May 2011]
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