The document discusses how digital features from consumer applications have infiltrated job search and recruiting experiences. It provides examples of how UX design features from popular dating apps, like swiping left or right, have been integrated into recruiting apps. Reviews and recommendations significantly influence online purchases and job searches, showing consumers research online and check reviews before making purchases or considering jobs. The document advocates that recommendations can help match the right jobs to candidates for recruiting success.

1. Digital features from
consumer applications infiltrate
job search and recruiting experiences
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UX design features like swiping left
or right (co-opted from popular
dating apps) are integrated into
recruiting applications—in this
case TheLadders
Source: http://mashable.com/2014/03/17/theladders-mobile-recruiting-app/
Source:
http://www.retailingtoday.com/article/study-81-research-online-making-big-purchases
http://www.reviewtrackers.com/8-10-americans-check-reviews-purchasing-product-service/
http://searchengineland.com/88-consumers-trust-online-reviews-much-personal-recommendations-19
http://www.glassdoor.com/blog/7-research-job-interview/
The same is true for the inclusion
of intuitive digital actions—such as
thumbs up or thumbs down
when assessing a candidate in
recruiting applications
And same applies to Job Seekers
of shoppers research
online before making big
purchases
Americans check
reviews before making
purchase
trust online reviews as
much as personal
recommendations
81% 8/10 88%
When asked what they want to learn direct from employers,
job seekers cited:
Company Facts
Company Size 100K
Company location 25
* Source:
http://www.glassdoor.com/press/candidates-desire-isnt-readily-traditional-company-careers-sites
Number of useful information
% Value*
What make it attractive place to work 76%
Compensation package 70%
Benefits package 62%
Company mission, vision and values 60%
Basic company information 55%
Consumers research online and check
reviews before making a purchase
Recommendations significantly drive
ecommerce revenues. They can also
help match the right jobs to the
right job seekers for recruiting success.
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The Consumerization
of Recruiting Technology
The online recruiting process has come a long way
since online job boards were launched in the late
1990s. Innovations from consumer applications,
including ecommerce and mobile-first apps, have
improved the application process, making it easier,
more intuitive, and “consumer-esque.”
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