As anyone who has stood in a queue all night for the latest smartphone will tell you, catching up with technology isn't easy. But with many HR departments assuming more responsibility for resourcing, it is essential to get a grip of the numerous recruiting channels, tools and technologies that have sprung up in recent years.
While areas such as social and mobile recruiting are still subject to significant hype, they are increasing in importance. There is already an overabundance of social recruiting tools to find people hastily - so that is not the problem, but the issue is how to get in touch and engage with people in a time-effective way. Similarly, domains such as video-interviewing and gamification present possible ways to develop recruiting practices. When it comes to the mobile space, corporations need well thought-through and consistent strategies that will attract exceptional candidate experience. Here's a look at new technologies and tools that have the potential to change the way you search.
1. Applicant tracking systems:
The Applicant tracking systems (ATSs) were among the first bits of online recruitment technology that came forth in the 1990s.
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