FASTCOLLAB ROLE OF SMARTPHONES IN JOB APPLICATIONS
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As of today, almost 76 million of Indians own a Smartphone. Of which, more than 60% fall in the category of professionals into white collar and blue collar jobs. Usage of Smartphone's for Jobs: Majority of the job seekers use android or iPhone devices to look for jobs and nearly 30% of them expecting apps for mobile which enables them to apply through smart phones. The Active Job Seekers: Generally around 60% of the employees change their jobs in the first five years of their employment. And on an average they have changed 2-3 companies in this time period. The Passive Job Seekers: Job Applicants prefer to apply through company websites for a job opening. Although, most of the company websites are mobile friendly; but it does not mean that job application form is viewable in mobile.
• How Smartphones can make life of Recruiters easier?: In this technology savvy world, even today almost 40% of organisations prefer applicants to travel and appear for initial rounds of Interview process. This has led to applicants dropping from hiring process totally. •
It is time for recruiters to think ahead and involve candidates to attend video interviews through mobile phones, instead of physically attending the process. This will prove to be a quick way to move relevant candidates in the next stages of process and close positions faster.
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