Currently as a senior in college
and participating in the job hunt, I have increased interest in current job
hiring practices. I’m curious how they are conducted differently around the
world and across various job industries. I have curiosity in the different
types of technological (or lack of technological) platforms used to hire business
professionals.
In the past, before current
technology was developed, all hiring needs were done in-person through flyers
and in-person interviews. However, that has changed as the availability and
implementation of different technological platforms have been adapted in
various companies and job industries. Today, over 50% (especially millennials)
of job seekers use social media as a platform to find jobs to apply for.
As stated in the article,
“Facebook, LinkedIn, [and] Twitter [are] emerging as [the] most popular
channels for job seekers today.” Personally, I have conducted my job search
solely on LinkedIn. However, I am aware of other technological website
platforms that are being used for job seeking such as Monster, Indeed,
Glassdoor, and ZipRecruiter. For universities specifically, they tend to have a
university-specific job posting website. The University of Arizona formerly
used Wildcat Joblink but they have now switched to Handshake, which is used by
many companies to recruit candidates for jobs. They streamline their candidate
search really well by going mostly off of resumes when applying for jobs. It
makes it easier on both the recruiter and the job candidate as it streamlines
the job search by going mostly off of just the resume which can be submitted in
just a couple minutes. From there, the recruiter may reach out to the job
candidate if they wish to continue the interviewing/hiring process.
Questions:
1) Which websites have you used
for your job search?
2) Do you prefer in-person or
phone/video conferencing interviews?
3) What do you think of Wildcat
Joblink vs. Handshake?
Article Link: http://www.financialexpress.com/jobs/social-media-emerging-as-most-popular-channels-for-job-seekers/910588/
Author: Anamika Sinha
Published on: October 31st, 2017
There really are so many different mediums for job postings these days! I personally think a lot of hiring is done through recruiters at career fairs and information sessions. You can have all the necessary skills and qualifications and never get a call if you just applied online and left it at that. I think a lot of it is making connections and relationships.
ReplyDeleteWow, I never knew you could find or post jobs on Facebook or Twitter! I am not a Twitter user but I am on Facebook often. I would probably use Facebook for job searching, but I have not seen it before. I think this is a way for employers to get easier access to view your social media pages through for screening. This may be worrisome for some job-seekers but most employers already do this anyways (TIP: watch what you post!) I do know about LinkedIn and I have searched for some jobs on there. The way I most often search for jobs is by going straight to the company website that I want to work for and searching from there. I very often use Glassdoor to search company reviews, benefits, salaries and, sometimes, jobs. I care a lot about the company I work for so I often search the company on Glassdoor and then go to their site to search jobs.
I prefer in-person interviews but that is just because in my special circumstance I am a stutterer and talking over the phone can be troublesome. Video conferencing just makes me a little uncomfortable but it is not as bad. I would probably rather do that if I had to travel far for an interview.
I never really used Wildcat Joblink and haven't used Handshake since it started either, mainly because I already have a job lined up. I do however think it is a great resource for students, in addition to the many other avenues for job searching like the ones you have mentioned (Indeed, Monster, LinkedIn, etc.)
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ReplyDeleteSurprisingly, I've never considered using Facebook and Twitter as a way to find jobs. To this point, I've pretty much only been using LinkedIn and Handshake. I find myself searching for a lot of jobs on Handshake because it's tailored towards just U of A students, making it feel a little more personal. Another point I'd like to add is that I actually preferred using Eller's eSMS platform for the job search because it was specifically for business students, but it doesn't seem to be updated as frequently anymore.
ReplyDeleteAs far as interviews go, I prefer interviewing in person. Personally, I feel that non-verbal cue's such as posture and smiling go a long way, especially in interviews. But when you're in a phone interview, it's a lot harder to get those across and the interviews have to rely a lot more on what you actually say to get a better sense of who you are.
Basically, for most of the time, I use Handshake and LinkedIn to find jobs. But I also follows some companies in which I am interested in working in Instagram.
ReplyDeleteI prefer in-person interview because interviewer can do holistic analysis on you based on your body gestures, willingness to communicate, and the confidence you show up.
Very interesting to hear that students and young professionals are using Facebook and Twitter to find job opportunities. I believe these sites are too informal and not a good representation of their business front. I have utilized LinkedIn and Handshake to find job openings, and research their company culture. LinkedIn gives great search results when looking for mutual connections at that company, advanced filters, while all being linked to your personal account with all your experience/information. I think I will continue using these sites mostly after college, and may transition over to Glassdoor for company reviews.
ReplyDeleteI also think its so interesting that people use Twitter and Facebook. I could see it making sense if you were connecting to a small business via their page, but not as a friend request to someone who works there. I think that would be unprofessional.
DeleteTwitter seems like a very interesting source in order to find a job. I recently deleted my twitter as I found I never used it. I also find it to be difficult to find a job if one only has 140 or so characters. I typically use the company's website in order to search for jobs and then I look up the positions on Glassdoor as well. I think handshake is easier to use over wildcat joblink, but I do not think it filters as well as it should. I often get matched with positions that are not near my major or the field I want to be in.
ReplyDeleteI enjoy using the University of Arizona's platform of Handshake as the user interface is very friendly and easy to apply for jobs in a short period of time. LinkedIn is a great website to use for job searching as once you find and apply for a job that interest you, you can find connections that may help you land that position. I enjoy in-person interviews as I feel it is more efficient and you don't have to worry about any technological issues arising. Wildcat Joblink was very dated and I don't quite exactly remember the overall user interface as its been awhile. Handshake definitely wins the battle between the two.
ReplyDeleteHave you ever tried using Twitter or Facebook to look for Jobs? I have recently heard about advancements in Facebook job postings as companies can get a feel for the person applying from their Facebook posts. I myself have only used Linkedin and Handshake but was wondering if you have experienced any other resources for jobs. Thanks Andrew!
DeleteI have only ever used Wildcat Joblink and LinkedIn. I think that Wildcat job link was great because I found a job at the bookstore for it. It was a great way to get extra money over the summer. In addition, I have utilized LinkedIn to connect with many people regarding internships and full time. I also use it to connect with speakers that we have in classes because I think they have a lot of knowledge regarding many industries.
ReplyDeleteGlassdoor is also an effective platform. My friend from LA applied via Glassdoor and now works for the company, which is owned by a group of celebrities. Glassdoor is also great because it provides unbiased opinions on the work experience at the company.
I mainly use LinkedIn to look for jobs but sometimes use HandShake as well as a lot of companies use the University of Arizona resources to contact us. However, I feel like I can get a better sense of the job I am applying for when I am using LinkedIn.
ReplyDeleteI definitely prefer face to face interviews. I feel as if I can build a connection with the interviewer and really get a sense of the job that I am applying for as well.
I think that HandShake is definitely a more advanced resource for finding particular jobs. However, sometimes I can get frustrated when I cannot find the certain industry or job that I am really searching for.
Currently I am using Handshake, LinkedIn and Glass Door. Prior to being accepted at Eller, I was a pharmacy technician at University Medical Center and the Arizona Cancer Center for over 12 years. So aside from my Eller interview I have not had a professional interview in over that amount of time. I personally find the social media aspect of it somewhat overwhelming. Traditionally you would apply for a job and then be called into for an interview. That first impression was everything and monumental to your success. You could either make or break the success all in that one moment. Now companies have every form of access to you before your even walk through that door. Often times it seems as though they would have already made up their mind at that point. Mentally I like the traditional way although I can see how this research may be in your favor if the right information is sought out for assessment.
ReplyDeleteI am not aware of how Wildcat Job link works and I currently prefer LinkedIn over Handshake.
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