Perception vs reality - 08/2001

The Perception vs. Reality: Jobseeker Behavior Online report finds almost half of online jobseekers are experienced, employed professionals interested in using corporate career pages for researching and applying for positions via the Internet. Furthermore, three times as many candidates come to the corporate website careers section from ìword of mouthî and from a homepage/within-the-site link than from job boards. The survey also indicates that nearly 90 percent of career website visitors will provide answers to skills-based questions.

Moreover, the report puts to rest a common misconception that only the jobless surf the Internet for employment. Based on the survey, 72 percent of passive jobseekers visiting the corporate web site careers sections are employed, while 21 percent are happily employed. Forty percent of happily employed visitors arrive at the careers section via links from the corporate website homepage or elsewhere within the site.

Overall, online jobseekers are willing to devote the time and effort necessary to apply online. Ninety-two percent of candidates are willing to spend more than 6 minutes applying to a job of high interest. A large majority of candidates (88 percent) are also willing to answer questions about skills in an online application, an unprecedented opportunity for corporations to arrive at a short-list of top candidates quickly and more effectively.

iLogos Research vice president Alice Snell said, ìCandidates are willing to use different technologies available online to interact with corporations looking to fill positions within the organization, including skills-based recruiting. More than half of survey respondents are prepared to provide profile information, including: job experience, salary range, personal references and personality profiles. Candidates also appreciate the opportunity to apply anonymously.î

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