Hertfordshire County Council has this month launched the first fully interactive recruitment website in any council in the UK at www.hertsdirect.org/jobs. As the largest employer in an area with a population of over one million, the website will process applications for permanent and temporary positions in all types of departments within the Council, from fire & rescue to catering and healthcare services. The Council aims to have at least 50% of candidates using the website for job applications by 2005.
Hertfordshire County Council's recruitment website will enable easier access for people applying for jobs and speed up the applications process considerably. The fully interactive recruitment site has a multiple 'intelligent' functions from e-application forms, minute-by-minute updated job vacancies, email back facilities and online CV and career advice. This is part of Hertfordshire County Council's recruitment and retention strategy to become an employer of choice, remain competitive and optimise the use of IT.
The technology has been developed and provided by private sector partners Manpower, who have customised the interactive solution specifically for Hertfordshire County Council. The launch of the website makes use of Manpower's leading edge private sector technology which will fill 10,000 full-time vacancies and over 3.5 million hours of flexible vacancies over the 5-year life of the contract.
Hertfordshire County Council create online recruitment site
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