The Importance of Branding When Recruiting

Branding plays a crucial role in the recruitment process for organisations looking to attract top talent. It is not just limited to marketing products and services but also extends to the employer brand, which reflects how a company is perceived as an employer. Here are some key reasons why branding is important when recruiting.

A strong employer brand can make a company more attractive to potential candidates. It helps create a positive image of the organisation, making candidates eager to work there and be a part of the brand’s story. In today’s competitive job market, companies often compete for the same pool of skilled candidates. An appealing and well-communicated employer brand can give an organisation a competitive edge over others, making candidates choose them over competitors.

An effective employer brand not only attracts new talent, but also helps retain existing employees. When employees are proud to be associated with the company, they are more likely to stay, reducing turnover rates. A strong brand can communicate the company’s culture and values clearly while candidates who align with these values are more likely to apply and, if hired, contribute positively to the organisation’s overall success. A well-established employer brand often attracts high-quality applicants who genuinely have an interest in the company and its vision. This can lead to more successful and productive hires.

A positive employer brand encourages employees to become brand advocates. Happy employees are more likely to share their positive experiences, leading to word-of-mouth marketing that attracts more potential candidates. With a strong employer brand, organisations may find that they spend less on recruitment efforts. Candidates who are genuinely interested in the company are more likely to apply without the need for excessive advertising or expensive recruitment campaigns. A positive employer brand can enhance the candidate experience. Even if a candidate is not selected for a particular role, they are more likely to have a favourable view of the company, which can lead to them applying for future opportunities or recommending the organisation to others.

Building a strong employer brand is an investment in the company’s long-term growth. As the reputation of the organisation improves, it becomes easier to attract top talent consistently over time. When candidates are drawn to a company’s brand, they are more likely to be a good cultural fit. Cultural fit is essential for employee satisfaction, productivity, and overall harmony within the organisation.

Branding is vital when recruiting because it helps attract and retain top talent, provides a competitive advantage, communicates company culture and values, and fosters positive word-of-mouth and candidate experiences. A strong employer brand can contribute significantly to an organisation’s success in building a talented and engaged workforce.

At QJumpers we offer:

Branding

Brands are used to control the advertiser’s name that displays against your vacancies on the job boards, and what logos are available for selection. This will also be the logo that displays in emails sent to candidates on jobs where the brand is selected. You can have multiple brands or just the one brand, for each ad you can select individual branding.

More info here Branding – QJumpers Knowledge Centre

Careers/Vacancies Page (Subsite)

Subsites can be branded with your company’s brand logo and colours to keep your branding consistent. Employers can also write their own welcome/login message in a way to convey their own employment branding.

Use your company logo and colours to get your brand recognised.

More info here  Careers/vacancies Page (Subsite) – QJumpers Knowledge Centre

Branding on Trademe

• Branding is included with EVERY job. Trademe allows you to add a logo and banner company video to each ad at no extra cost.

Branding Plus allows those who purchase a silver or gold pack to build even stronger brand awareness with a full adverting takeover

• Own 100% of the display advertising on all your listing pages
• Promote your brand proposition throughout the page
• Connect candidates to your other listings with one click

More info here  https://www.trademe.co.nz/c/employer/product/premium-products

If you would like more info or even just want a chat with Trademe, we can put you in touch with the amazing team at TradeMe.

Our support team can assist with your logos and images, let us know if you need help by emailing us at [email protected]

Branding on Seek

Seek also allows you to brand your ads, a logo for ‘Classic’ ads and a logo and an image for ‘Standout’ and ‘Premium’ ads. All branding for Seek is done in your Seek account and pulled through to QJumpers via the API.