The Evolution of Technology within the Recruitment Industry

The Evolution of TECHNOLOGY IN THE RECRUITMENT INDUSTRY Recruitment has evolved to become a multi-billion-pound industry, with the development of technology playing a huge role in its success. But where did the concept of recruitment as a business start and how is it evolving in our continuously connected lives? 1940s Recruitment agencies are opened to fill the void in the workforce made by those who had gone to war. CVs become standard practice, 1950s with candidates listing their qualifications, experience and achievements. 1970s The first job advertisements appear in newspapers. Recruitment agencies archive CVs to improve how they search for and pinpoint suitable candidates. Commercial & consumer computers introduced 1971 Microprocessor invented 1976 The size of computers halved and the power doubled. Apple launch one of the first PCs: Apple 1 1983 1980s Microsoft Word launched The first applicant tracking systems and electronic A standard for CVs is set. candidate databases are introduced. 1989 Internet invented 1990s The first online job boards and online CV databases are launched, making job-seeking an easier experience. 1994 In 1990-2000 Monster launched 22% of applications In 2014 90% were submitted via email or online of applications were submitted via email or online 1996 Hotmail launched Sending CVs by email becomes standard job application practice. 1998 ........... Google founded 1 in 5 job searches on Google are carried out on mobile devices 2000s By 2001 70% 2003 Linkedin launched of recruitment agencies were using online job boards Recruitment agencies are able to use Linkedin to network and connect with professionals with the talents they require. 2004 in Indeed launched Job seekers are provided with a single search mechanism to help simplify their job hunt. 2006 Twitter launched 70% of job seekers have used mobile technology to look for a job 2007 to date First IPhone launched Recruitment sites recorded a huge surge in mobile users and have evolved their technology to accommodate this type of internet searcher. 2008 50% F Dropbox launched of companies have reported increased data efficiency after cloud adoption to date Cloud-based recruitment systems are introduced to allow data to be accessed and managed from anywhere. 2010s Social recruitment becomes common place within businesses. ..................... 2010 First iPad released 73% of companies have successfully hired a candidate using social Nearly media to date 1 in 3 job seekers prefer mobile versions of 2013 job boards to date Mobile and tablet sales start to outpace desktop 2014 Job boards begin to use cloud storage services Job seekers are able to apply for vacancies directly from mobile devices. By 2015 more people will access the internet on mobile devices than desktop computers make your business I flo Sources http://www.jobcast.net/26-social-recruiting-stats-and-facts/ http://www.ramco.com/blog/10-facts-that-prove-cloud-computing-is-here-to-stay http://lightcomms.com/?p=1678 http://web-based-recruitment.com/2013/05/recruiters-why-you- need-a-mobile-friendly-recruitment-website/ http://hiring.monster.com/hr/hr-best-practices/recruiting- hiring-advice/acquiring-job-candidates/recruiting-cloud.aspx http://www.business2community.com/human-resources/25-fun- facts-resumes-interviews-social-recruitment-0975676#!bKrEmo