The survey, carried out by www.exec2exec.com a senior level recruitment site, found that 73% of respondents use the internet as their primary method of job seeking, compared with only 2% favouring the more traditional and more expensive method of newspapers and journals.
The survey results come as no surprise to Nicola Roper, Head of Customer Services at www.exec2exec.com. ìJob seekers are increasingly finding that the internet is their most valuable resource when looking for their next role. With all the information they need at their fingertips, 24 hours a day, waiting for the appointments section of newspapers or the weekly copy of their relevant trade journal is a thing of the past. Sophisticated job search facilities no longer mean trawling through irrelevant search results and email job alerts allow candidates to receive details of vacancies straight to their inbox.î
Nicola is also aware that recruiters and HR professionals are becoming more open to online advertising. ìVacancies can be posted within minutes online and can be amended or deleted at the touch of a button rather than being scheduled weeks in advance to fit into printing schedules. Cost is also a significant factor in choosing online advertising over print. Advertising roles on www.exec2exec.com for one month is just a fraction of the price of placing one advert in print for the same amount of time.î
Online recruitment leads the way - exec2exec.com
A study of senior UK executives has found that when seeking new employment the internet leads the way
