-Over 75% of Canadian Employers Want Referrals–


(February 2009 – Toronto) It’s a job-hunting jungle out there. Job boards and employment centres are being overrun by applicants – so what gives a job hunter the best chance in today’s collapsing economy? Bohire (www.bohire.com) is Canada’s Job Referral Community™ and their recent survey has invaluable information for a job hunter on the prowl.

The 2009 Bohire survey interviews 300 Canadian employers and reveals that the overwhelming first choice for the most preferred hiring method is referrals. The results are coming at a time when job seekers everywhere are desperate to know what they can do to get hired.

The Bohire survey asked the following question “In your opinion, what is the most cost effective way to hire long-term, quality employees for your company?" and the results are as follows:

Referrals are the first choice with a staggering 75.6% of employers choosing this as their top pick
Job boards – 11%
Other (media, company websites, networking, social networking) – 9%
Recruiting agencies – 3.3%
Career fairs – 2%
Print ads – 1.6%


Partner Vince Tsang explains, “Job seekers need to change the way they look for work to adapt to the economic crisis. The economy is in a state of turmoil and job applicants have to take advantage of what the study has proven – that referrals are the best way to get hired.”

In today’s budget-conscious hiring environment, many reputable corporations such as Miller Thomson LLP, National Bank and The Pepsi Bottling Group are turning to Bohire because it can save them up to 85% off of their total recruitment costs.

The Bohire survey has proven that the best way to get a job is through referrals. The survey has revealed valuable information for job hunters seeking an edge in getting hired. Bohire’s innovative job referral community is the ultimate tool for job seekers looking to outlast the tough times.

For a copy of the 2009 Bohire Survey, please go to http://www.bohire.com/UserFiles/Press/files/31_2009%20Bohire%20Survey.pdf


Bohire Inc. is headquartered in Toronto, Canada and is Canada’s Job Referral Community™ servicing over 300 corporations to date.





Vincent Tsang, Vice President - Business Development
 
Bohire Inc.
373 Front Street West, Suite 1803
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 3R7
 
(416) 694-4473 ext. 222
vincent.tsang@bohire.com
 
 
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