It’s official – Millennials now make up the majority of the Canadian workforce.
So what does this mean for recruiters? Well, the task of sourcing and hiring millennial talent requires a drastically different approach than past generations. The reality is that Gen Y is not from another planet. They want what anybody wants in a career: security, variety, challenging work – they are just looking for it in a different way.
According to Jobvite, 47% of millennials report using their mobile devices exclusively to search for jobs, and that number increases 4% year over year. Therefore, to design a millennial recruitment strategy that works, your best bet is to take advantage of the latest trends in mobile and online recruiting.
These three digital tactics will help you optimize your recruitment strategy for this year’s batch of students and new grads.
