Observed Signal · Mar 4, 2021 · Hiring · Source: OnlineMarketing.de · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Neutral
What Young Talent Wants: Learnings to Improve Recruiting
Students are dissatisfied with corporate recruiting processes, and businesses must adapt to the needs of the new generation to build diverse, long-term teams. A JobTeaser report indicates 95% of surveyed companies were affected by the pandemic, yet 95% continued HR activities at least partially, while 55% reported HR budget cuts. The piece emphasizes the enduring importance of digital recruitment and employer branding as markets recover. Students report that job postings are often unclear (59%), and that recruitment processes can be lengthy (31% say too long) or opaque (24% say information is unclear). The article offers practical learnings: respond promptly to applications, provide clear rejection notes, describe the process steps in job ads with concrete deadlines, and set fixed milestones for each stage. It also notes what young talent values—conditions and work-life balance—plus strategies like university partnerships, early internships, and internal upskilling to attract talent. HR teams show willingness to learn (32%) and seek live formats (29%).
Moderate relevance to recruitment best practices in AdTech/MarTech
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Key Takeaways & Evidence Grounding
- A JobTeaser report shows 95% of companies were affected by the crisis, while 95% continued HR activities at least partially, and 55% reported HR budget cuts.
- 59% of students find job postings unclear or hard to understand.
- 31% of surveyed students say recruitment processes take too long; 24% say information is opaque.
- 57% of respondents prioritise working conditions; 55% prioritise work-life balance; 40% focus on fair pay.
- 32% of HR departments want more support/content; 29% seek inspiration such as live formats.
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