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UK Online Recruitment Overview

UK Online Recruitment Overview. Shobhan Gajjar – Chief Operating Officer Totaljobs Group Ltd. UK recruitment market. More recruitment media in the UK than in any other European country Few print recruitment launches over last 20 years 700 job boards – generalist and niche

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UK Online Recruitment Overview

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  1. UK Online Recruitment Overview Shobhan Gajjar – Chief Operating OfficerTotaljobs Group Ltd

  2. UK recruitment market • More recruitment media in the UK than in any other European country • Few print recruitment launches over last 20 years • 700 job boards – generalist and niche • UK online advertising (IAB 2005) - £1.4bn (up 65% on 2004) • Online recruitment advertising = 22% (in 2005) • Fastest growing advertising medium in the UK

  3. UK jobseekers • 41% - UK online population have used the Internet to look for a job * • 34% - UK working population have used the Internet to look for a job * • Browsing for jobs is the fastest growing activity on the Internet and the 5th most popular activity overall • In March 2006 - 3m job seekers visited Totaljobs Group job boards 5.5m times generating 1.4m applications * BMRB Apr 04-Mar 05

  4. Internet usage is changing • 65% of adults use the Internet (TGi.Net) • 64% UK households have broadband access (ONS Feb 2006) • Broadband uptake is growing at 100% a year • Job seekers want the right jobs, right now

  5. Trends brought about by E-Recruitment • Jobseekers are in demand, in control and online • Organisations need to work harder for applications • E-recruitment becoming a specialism • Online means ROI measurement easier – total transparency • Technology is a given • Growing awareness of employer branding • Developing talent pools • Locally and nationally – online delivers • Online appeals to diverse range of job seekers (> national averages)

  6. Employers and job boards • More and more employers are migrating online • Many myths to overcome – education/proof • Not all employers measure effectiveness of online (or print) • Employers need to concentrate on managing applicants • Job boards spend to deliver the audience • Online provides a new, low cost, level playing field for employers

  7. Predictions… • In five years’ time - £500m market • Everyone will look for a job online • All employers will choose online as part of their recruitment ‘mix’ • Four dominant horizontal job boards + JobCentre Plus • Candidate and job matching will be local

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