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HR TIPSFOR 2015Attract Screen and Manage Talentthrough Effective Tactics amp Best-in-Breed Technology

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Be a Top Result WhenCandidates Search for Jobs

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ATTRACT SCREEN MANAGE

iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade proprietary research demonstrates that 49 of candidates prefer to use Google or other search engines for their job hunt They usually search by location andor job title not by brand By leveraging a search-engine-optimized jobs career microsite your jobs can rank higher in search results to attract more interested talent

Web Technology CandidatesPrefer to Use for Their Job Hunt

49 10

41

Web Search (Google Yahoo Bing)

Job BoardsAggregator(Monster CareerBuilder Indeed)

Social Media

Source iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade Candidate Experience Playbook

Make Strategic Posts to Job BoardsBased on Source Effectiveness2TIP

iCIMS research shows that 30 of new hires come from job boards Study your source effectiveness reports to determine which job boards haveresulted in the most hires and the highest quality of applicants Optimize the job board mix based upon the role being promoted

Source iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade Start a Successful Job Hunt amp Set Yourself Apart

VIEW

JOB POSTING

VIEW

JOB POSTING

VIEW

JOB POSTING

VIEW

JOB POSTING

VIEW

JOB POSTING

VIEW

JOB POSTINGVIEW

JOB POSTING

VIEW

JOB POSTING

VIEW

JOB POSTING

VIEW

JOB POSTING

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Automate Social MediaJob Distribution3TIP

Everyone wins when organizations gain theability to promote open positions source recruit and hire the best talent through social medianetworks Allow employees to automaticallypost new jobs relevant to their network for an increase in potential applicants while promoting brand awareness Search employee networks to find additional potential matches for your hard-to-fill jobs

Social Media Sites Where JobSeekers Expect to Find Jobs

LinkedIn

Facebook

Google+

None

Instagram

Twitter

Source iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade Candidate Experience Playbook

511

62

16

15

Cumming CummingCorp ∙ Aug 6Wersquore hiring a Senior Project Manager (LosAngeles CA)job socialicimscomjobSenior-Pro

Rose WilliamsWersquore looking for a Database Administrator in US-NJ-Matawan

Like bull Comment bull Share bull 3h ago

Database Administratorsocialicimscom - Overview Full time salariedposition Provides support and maintains iCIMSdatabase infrastructure Utilizes highly advancedtechnical capabilities in conjunction

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Create Strong EmployeeReferral Programs4TIP

iCIMS research demonstrates that employee referrals are still the most significant source of hire with around 34 of hired applicants referred to an organization by employees Make it simple for current employees to identify connections who have the skills and experience your company needs and to submit those connections for consideration for open jobs Further make it easy to track successful referrals and automate the payout of relevant rewards

Top Five Sources of Hire

Source iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade Start a Successful Job Hunt amp Set Yourself Apart

Referral Employee

Job Board

Web Search

Actively Recruited

Referral Other

34

30

7

7

7

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Create a Fully Mobile BrandedApplication Experience5TIP

UX

Provide candidates with a consistent application process whether they apply by computer smartphone or tablet Communicate your brand through your career portal Let candidates easily apply using existing social media profiles or by uploading resumes from Dropbox or Google Drive for a full mobile experience

Source iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade Mobile Matters

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Usa

ge

Mob

ile U

sage

70

Jan-13

Feb-13

Mar-13

Apr-13

May-13

Jun-13Jul-1

3

Aug-13

Sep-13

Oct-13

Nov-13

Dec-13

Jan-14

Feb-14

Mar-14

80

90

0

8

16

Candidate Desktop amp Mobile Usage

Over the past yearmobile usage among job seekers

has demonstrated a 75 increase

JOBS

Open Positions

JOBSOpen Positions

Over the past year conversion to applyhas increased by 3100

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Capture Key Information from PassiveCandidates to Build Talent Pools6TIP

Keep the attention of applicants who areinterested in your company by developing apassive candidate sourcing strategy Make it simple for passive candidates to submit basic information and opt-in to automated email campaigns via your Talent CRM (Candidate Relationship Management or Recruitment Marketing Automation tool)

Source iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade Insight into the Mind of Todayrsquos Job Seekers

Connect With UsFeel free to give us some information to receive updates on jobs invitations to future eventsand stay informed of opportunities Submit and log out at any time

General InformationFirst Name

Welcome Resume Quick Info Interests

Last Name

Email

93 of job seekers donrsquot progressbeyond the job description stageas demonstrated by iCIMSproprietary research Why

Nothing matched their skill set Not ready to apply

93

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Identify the Best Candiatesthrough Screening Questions

Strategic recruiting operations use screening questions to save recruiters and hiring managers time and reduce time-to-fill Determine on a per-job basis which questions are most relevant and automatically rank applicants based upon their responses

For additional information please visit the iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetradearticle Whorsquos Prescreening Whom

7TIP

X XX

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Realize the Benefits ofVideo Screening

Video screening technology offers a modern cost-effective way to streamline candidate screening Save time and money as you identify good-fit talent based on displayed creativity professional presentation communication skills and passion Video screening submissions are collected by recruiter request only and canresult in significant time and cost savings for hiring managers

8TIP

Source iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade Candidate Experience Playbook

Candidatesrsquo Perception of the Valueof Video Technology as Part of

the Recruitment Process

Help me stand outamong applicants

Save timemoney

Show creativity

Show my workportfolio25

13

20 42

Sample video screening submission

View it here httpicims-2wistiacommediasav6jzxl85i

Nearly 62 of candidatesbelieve video technology will

give them a competitive edge

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Streamline HR Processes throughBackground Check amp DrugScreening Integrations

Benefit from automated third-party screening processes integrated within your talent acquisition suite Through these and other integrations reduce manual data entry improve data integrity and reduce risks tothe business

9TIP

Source iCIMS Hire Expectations InstitutetradeComing Soon Are You Ready for the Future of Talent Acquisition

30 of recruiting professionalsidentify their biggest HR technology challenge

as dealing with disparate non-integrated systems

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Screen Your New Hires Automaticallyvia I-9 amp E-Verify Software

Benefit from an integrated solution within your talent acquisition suite that provides automated and paperless preparation signing management auditing and storage of Form I-9s as well as automatic E-Verify submission without the hassle of added contracts with new vendors Assure compliance within your new hire onboarding experience

10TIP

Form I-9 is a US Citizenship and Immigration Services form It is used to verify employee identity and to establish that a worker is eligible to work in the USE-Verify is an Internet-based program that compares information from an employeersquos Form I-9 to information within US government records

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ATTRACT SCREEN MANAGE

Partner with a Recruitment TechnologyProvider that Offers Best-in-Breed Pure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

11TIP

Make sure that your technology solutions are easily configurable and cost-effective Pure SaaS solutions allow for efficient implementation integration and unlimited scalability

Avoid the alternativemdashtechnology that claims to be SaaS but relies on one-off customized code rendering it difficult to scale time-consuming to implement and costly to service Accept only the best for your organization

RELEASEVIEW

JULY

16

Best-in-BreedProvider

Customer Service

Pure SaaS

EfficientIntegration

QuickImplementation

UnlimitedScalability

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15 HR TIPS FOR 2015

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Streamline Hiring Processes throughYour Applicant Tracking System

Easily identify qualified candidates through software that allows you to eliminate paper processes automate communications manage workflow track employee referrals and tap into social communities Streamline processes engage the right candidates and monitor key metrics all within one powerful applicant tracking system

12TIP

25 Reductionin Time-to-Fill

30 Reductionin Cost-to-Fill

Source httpwwwemeraldinsightcomjournalshtmarticleid=1876817For additional information please visit the iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade ATS Buyerrsquos Kit

-25

-30

Studies Show Standardization ofRecruitment Processes Result in

25 Reduction in Time-to-Fill and30 Reduction in Cost-to-Fill

Attract Screen and Manage Talent through Effective Tactics amp Best-in-Breed Technology copy 2014 iCIMS Inc All Rights Reserved

15 HR TIPS FOR 2015

ATTRACT SCREEN MANAGE

Screen Your New Hires Automaticallyvia I-9 amp E-Verify Software

Benefit from an integrated solution within your talent acquisition suite that provides automated and paperless preparation signing management auditing and storage of Form I-9s as well as automatic E-Verify submission without the hassle of added contracts with new vendors Assure compliance within your new hire onboarding experience

10TIP

Form I-9 is a US Citizenship and Immigration Services form It is used to verify employee identity and to establish that a worker is eligible to work in the USE-Verify is an Internet-based program that compares information from an employeersquos Form I-9 to information within US government records

Attract Screen and Manage Talent through Effective Tactics amp Best-in-Breed Technology copy 2014 iCIMS Inc All Rights Reserved

15 HR TIPS FOR 2015

ATTRACT SCREEN MANAGE

Partner with a Recruitment TechnologyProvider that Offers Best-in-Breed Pure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

11TIP

Make sure that your technology solutions are easily configurable and cost-effective Pure SaaS solutions allow for efficient implementation integration and unlimited scalability

Avoid the alternativemdashtechnology that claims to be SaaS but relies on one-off customized code rendering it difficult to scale time-consuming to implement and costly to service Accept only the best for your organization

RELEASEVIEW

JULY

16

Best-in-BreedProvider

Customer Service

Pure SaaS

EfficientIntegration

QuickImplementation

UnlimitedScalability

Attract Screen and Manage Talent through Effective Tactics amp Best-in-Breed Technology copy 2014 iCIMS Inc All Rights Reserved

15 HR TIPS FOR 2015

ATTRACT SCREEN MANAGE

Streamline Hiring Processes throughYour Applicant Tracking System

Easily identify qualified candidates through software that allows you to eliminate paper processes automate communications manage workflow track employee referrals and tap into social communities Streamline processes engage the right candidates and monitor key metrics all within one powerful applicant tracking system

12TIP

25 Reductionin Time-to-Fill

30 Reductionin Cost-to-Fill

Source httpwwwemeraldinsightcomjournalshtmarticleid=1876817For additional information please visit the iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade ATS Buyerrsquos Kit

-25

-30

Studies Show Standardization ofRecruitment Processes Result in

25 Reduction in Time-to-Fill and30 Reduction in Cost-to-Fill

Attract Screen and Manage Talent through Effective Tactics amp Best-in-Breed Technology copy 2014 iCIMS Inc All Rights Reserved

15 HR TIPS FOR 2015

ATTRACT SCREEN MANAGE

Partner with a Recruitment TechnologyProvider that Offers Best-in-Breed Pure Software-as-a-Service (SaaS)

11TIP

Make sure that your technology solutions are easily configurable and cost-effective Pure SaaS solutions allow for efficient implementation integration and unlimited scalability

Avoid the alternativemdashtechnology that claims to be SaaS but relies on one-off customized code rendering it difficult to scale time-consuming to implement and costly to service Accept only the best for your organization

RELEASEVIEW

JULY

16

Best-in-BreedProvider

Customer Service

Pure SaaS

EfficientIntegration

QuickImplementation

UnlimitedScalability

Attract Screen and Manage Talent through Effective Tactics amp Best-in-Breed Technology copy 2014 iCIMS Inc All Rights Reserved

15 HR TIPS FOR 2015

ATTRACT SCREEN MANAGE

Streamline Hiring Processes throughYour Applicant Tracking System

Easily identify qualified candidates through software that allows you to eliminate paper processes automate communications manage workflow track employee referrals and tap into social communities Streamline processes engage the right candidates and monitor key metrics all within one powerful applicant tracking system

12TIP

25 Reductionin Time-to-Fill

30 Reductionin Cost-to-Fill

Source httpwwwemeraldinsightcomjournalshtmarticleid=1876817For additional information please visit the iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade ATS Buyerrsquos Kit

-25

-30

Studies Show Standardization ofRecruitment Processes Result in

25 Reduction in Time-to-Fill and30 Reduction in Cost-to-Fill

Attract Screen and Manage Talent through Effective Tactics amp Best-in-Breed Technology copy 2014 iCIMS Inc All Rights Reserved

15 HR TIPS FOR 2015

ATTRACT SCREEN MANAGE

Streamline Hiring Processes throughYour Applicant Tracking System

Easily identify qualified candidates through software that allows you to eliminate paper processes automate communications manage workflow track employee referrals and tap into social communities Streamline processes engage the right candidates and monitor key metrics all within one powerful applicant tracking system

12TIP

25 Reductionin Time-to-Fill

30 Reductionin Cost-to-Fill

Source httpwwwemeraldinsightcomjournalshtmarticleid=1876817For additional information please visit the iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetrade ATS Buyerrsquos Kit

-25

-30

Studies Show Standardization ofRecruitment Processes Result in

25 Reduction in Time-to-Fill and30 Reduction in Cost-to-Fill

Attract Screen and Manage Talent through Effective Tactics amp Best-in-Breed Technology copy 2014 iCIMS Inc All Rights Reserved

15 HR TIPS FOR 2015

ATTRACT SCREEN MANAGE

Engage Talent Pools throughAutomated Email Campaigns

Attract and engage passive candidates by creating automated email campaigns for different candidate populations and tracking email effectiveness When youre ready to hire talent from your talent pools make sure they are already invested and engaged with your company and its success Your branded communications can include images and videos that are tailored to specific talent communities

13TIP

0k

1k

2k

3k

4k

5k

6k

7k

Jan 2014

In the past 90 days there were

47 bounces 68 applies 9 hires

Feb 2014 Mar 2014 Apr 2014 May 2014 Jun 2014

Created

Email Campaign Statistics

Delivered Opened Clicked

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Personalize the New Hire Onboarding Experience

Automate the transition of new recruits from candidates to productive new hires through an effective onboarding process tailored to their specific role within the organization During the transition showcase your employment brand and company culture reduce paperwork and manage tasks more efficiently ultimately improving HR productivity and employee engagement Use embedded video to create a more engaging onboarding experience for new hires by presenting recorded bios from team members and hiring managers

For additional information please visit the iCIMS Hire Expectations InstitutetradeeBook Increase Employee Engagement amp Retention

Source Aberdeen Group - Onboarding 2013 A New Look at New Hires

14TIP

Employee Retention

Best-in-ClassOnboarding

SubstandardOnboarding

Best-in-ClassOnboarding

SubstandardOnboarding

Hiring ManagerSatisfaction

New Hire Met FirstPerformance Milestone

30

0 50 100

91

17

0 50 100

62

Best-in-ClassOnboarding

SubstandardOnboarding

+33 +3

Attract Screen and Manage Talent through Effective Tactics amp Best-in-Breed Technology copy 2014 iCIMS Inc All Rights Reserved

15 HR TIPS FOR 2015

ATTRACT SCREEN MANAGE

Personalize the New Hire Onboarding Experience

Automate the transition of new recruits from candidates to productive new hires through an effective onboarding process tailored to their specific role within the organization During the transition showcase your employment brand and company culture reduce paperwork and manage tasks more efficiently ultimately improving HR productivity and employee engagement Use embedded video to create a more engaging onboarding experience for new hires by presenting recorded bios from team members and hiring managers

For additional information please visit the iCIMS Hire Expectations InstitutetradeeBook Increase Employee Engagement amp Retention

Source Aberdeen Group - Onboarding 2013 A New Look at New Hires

14TIP

Employee Retention

Best-in-ClassOnboarding

SubstandardOnboarding

Best-in-ClassOnboarding

SubstandardOnboarding

Hiring ManagerSatisfaction

New Hire Met FirstPerformance Milestone

30

0 50 100

91

17

0 50 100

62

Best-in-ClassOnboarding

SubstandardOnboarding

+33 +3

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15 HR TIPS FOR 2015

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Prove Your Value by TrackingKey Metrics

Use simple comprehensive reporting tools to track all of your key metrics Your departments value becomes clear when you take a deeper dive into metrics like time-to-fill By presenting these metrics to key stakeholders you move the recruiting department from cost- to profit-center in the eyes of your organization Tracking these metrics will also help you make informed decisions to attract better candidates Report across solutions with all key hiring information captured within a single talent acquisition suite

For additional information please visit the iCIMS Hire Expectations Institutetradearticle Must-Track Recruitment Metrics

15TIP

Dashboard

Candidate Profile

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Final Thoughts

The iCIMS Talent Platform the industrys premier candidate management solution enables organizations to leverage mobile social and video technologies to manage their entire talent acquisition lifecycle from building talent pools to recruiting to onboarding all within a single web-based application iCIMS offers three core products Connect Recruit and Onboard which can be powered up with tools to attract and screen that provide added value and functionality Providing innovative HR solutions iCIMS gives recruiters the necessary tools to make the most informed hiring decisions every time The iCIMS Talent Platform is easy to use scalable and backed by award-winning iCAREtrade Support its the ideal applicant tracking software for growing businesses

To learn more about theiCIMS Talent Platformcall 1-800-889-4422 or

take a look at our demo

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15 HR TIPS FOR 2015

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