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Job applicants are in a unique position in today\u2019s employment market.<\/h3>\n

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With so many job openings available, applicants are weighing the opportunity cost versus the time spent chasing a job opening. If an application experience is too cumbersome or time-consuming, candidates can quickly opt to put applying for that position on the back burner. The last thing an organization wants to do in this tight labor market is to limit the number of qualified applicants because their application process is frustrating and draining.<\/p>\n

Providing potential candidates with a hassle-free and welcoming application process puts your best foot forward and ensures that an applicant\u2019s first impression of your organizational culture is positive.<\/p>\n

Start with your employer brand.<\/strong>\u00a0Employer branding is an integral part of making your application process appealing to candidates. The\u00a0Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), states that, in part, an employer brand, \u201ccommunicates that the organization is a good employer and a great place to work \u2026 it encompasses an organization\u2019s mission, values, culture, and personality.\u201d<\/p>\n

When it comes to creating your employer brand, start by defining how you want to be viewed as an employer. Look at your strengths, remain realistic, and create a brand to which candidates \u2014 as well as current employees \u2014 will respond. Keep in mind that the employer brand is based on your perspective, as well as feedback on employer review sites, and from what employees share about the organization when they\u2019re not at work. Be sure to regularly review the brand as it will continue to evolve and change, just as your organization changes.<\/p>\n

Illustrate and simplify the experience.<\/strong>\u00a0In addition to demonstrating a strong employer brand, organizations can leverage career sites to show candidates what it\u2019s like to work at their company. A video from key leaders that also includes footage from various departments, as well as employees sharing their experiences, will do wonders to illustrate the work environment, culture, and overall employment experience.<\/p>\n

You can also include links to company social media channels on your career site, allowing candidates to check out photos and videos of activities and events that highlights what they can expect if they choose to become a member of your organization.<\/p>\n

Then, once you\u2019ve convinced them that they want to work with you, use artificial intelligence to simplify the application process by using their resume to auto-complete a profile in seconds.<\/p>\n

Make sure you maximize mobile.<\/strong>\u00a0A company\u2019s career site and the application process must be mobile-friendly. Data published by\u00a0Indeed<\/a>\u00a0makes a strong case for why organizations must maximize their presence with a career site that is mobile-friendly. Candidates from every generation are searching for jobs via these devices, including:<\/p>\n