In the very apt words of Bob Dylan, times certainly are changing.

50 years ago, no one would have thought about staring and tapping at a glass and metal block to look for and apply for jobs. But it’s 2017, times are changing, and the world of employment is changing with them.

Read on to see examples of just how much the internet and social media are changing the way we present ourselves, how we network, and apply for jobs, and ways you can keep up with the trend.

THE ALL-ONLINE JOB PROCESS

We all know that most large companies use online application forms. Some companies have also taken it a step further and included basic aptitude tests in the initial application process, to gauge whether or not a candidate is a suitable fit for the company.

Unilever have completely transformed their recruitment process to include an all-digital system.

This is achieved through assessment which calculates cognitive, emotional and social traits through online games. This means a higher level of candidate self-selection and shortened application process www.hirevue.com/offers/how-unilever-digitally-transforms-their-recruitment-process

The entire application process is predicted to take only 2 weeks, a massive jump from their 4 month previous.

It’s processes like this that show just how fast the world of recruitment is moving. Employers are becoming keener and keener to ensure that they have the best candidates for their roles. These online tools are a great way of ensuring this with minimal expense (time or money) on their part!

Tune in next week for a look at how games have entered the recruitment mix!