While the fact that job seekers are turning to online avenues in their job searches shouldn’t come as a shock in the digital age, it is valuable to note that relationships, in the form of word of mouth and recruiters, remain valuable tools for those looking for a new job or a job change. The percentages of job-seekers utilizing word of mouth and recruiters indicate that currently employed Americans aren’t just passive job seekers. They are actively using their relationships with talent professionals to find their next job.
“It’s no secret that we are in the midst of one of the biggest candidate markets we’ve ever seen, and this data is an indication that employers can and should use multiple methods, strategies and resources to identify and secure the best talent available to build their teams,” said Emmett McGrath, President of Yoh. “We’ve always known that referrals and relationships are the key. At Yoh, our talent acquisition teams have built these relationships and bring an impressive and constantly growing toolkit of innovative techniques and capabilities for discovering the very best talent for our clients.”
These are the findings collected from the Yoh/Harris Poll.
If you would like more information regarding the survey the Harris Poll conducted on behalf of Yoh, you can read the entire press release here.