How a revamped web site can help you

A bit of a reshuffle and a lick of virtual corporate paint to bring a web site in line with new branding - so you think that's all it is? NES explains how the launch of its new web sites can help you:

The web site redevelopment, which has involved a total overhaul of the design and structure of NES sites and reflects branding changes that were announced earlier this year, has resulted in numerous improvements including the use of some of the latest technologies available to enhance the visitor experience and functionality of the site.

For jobseekers, this means the implementation of a new web technology called Ajax, which is a key component of Web 2.0 and facilitates faster running of the site. The site also provides access to a comprehensive range of career management articles that have been brought together in a dedicated section of the website.

A 'similar jobs' function displaying vacancies of potential interest, a 'basket' function to allow grouping of jobs and multiple applications and a 'be the first to apply' feature are also available to improve the functionality of the site for jobseekers.

Structurally, the sites are based around the NES Value Proposition, which focuses on the provision of: Guaranteed recruitment solutions, engineered from the global talent pool by discipline specific consultants. In practice, this has led to a clearly defined web site infrastructure that focuses on the geographical and discipline specialisms of the business, whether it is jobs in Asia or the North West of England, or within the construction, engineering, rail or IT sectors.

From a client perspective, integration with multiple job board posting company, idibu, means that vacancies appear on the NES web sites instantly - so there is virtually no delay between NES receiving a vacancy from its clients and it being broadcast internationally.

A 'featured clients' section, in which company profiles are presented alongside a selection of current vacancies, serves to illustrate the strong alliances that clients have formed with their recruitment consultant and banner advertising, which is a completely customizable and targeted free advertising opportunity, can also be used to support featured client campaigns or promote specific opportunities or events that are taking place.

The sites have been designed to enhance visitor experience which will, in turn, enable us to attract the best applicants to the vacancies we have, says Matt Cody, marketing director at NES. There really is a wealth of information on the sites - whether you need information on tax, worldwide security, career management or international candidates, you can find it all here - the best way to find out it to visit the sites and see for yourself, Matthew concludes.