Over the past decade, the face of recruitment has changed. New technology and industry developments have meant major improvements within recruiting and recruiters across the country have continued to implement many of these new methods into their portfolios. What are we talking about here? Well, take a look at our list of the top tools and tips for 2014 and see why they are important.

Here are our top five tools and tips for recruiting in 2014:

1. Video interviews have really become a popular option over the past few years – having grown by 49% since 2011. This makes interviewing across boarders and distances easy, and gives recruiters more options when searching for the best candidates. It makes casting a wide net far easier and one-on-one communication far more effective, when compared to telephone interviews.

2. LinkedIn has become increasingly popular – in fact it is one that recruiters now argue you can’t do without. Networking through LinkedIn represents a very important opportunity not only to maintain relationships but to also search out passive candidates or those not actively searching.

3. Another tool expected to gain in importance over 2014 is the corporate career site. These are an important recruiting tool and when done well, they offer a much greater picture of the corporate story, allowing potentials to gain a better understanding of the perks and benefits, and why a certain company may meet that individual’s needs better than their current organization – an important opportunity to take advantage of.

4. Measurement is also gaining ground, and is expected to continue to see growth over 2014, especially for department leaders and managers. The significance of a highly effective manager cannot be downplayed, and now companies are recognizing how critical it is to have someone in this position that can successfully keep employees engaged and performing. Metrics pertaining to hiring and recognition are key here, and so a focus on keeping track and measuring results will continue to be important.

5. Still a relatively new idea, social recruiting is going to gain further ground in 2014, especially with the rising popularity of LinkedIn for recruiting. We foresee a plethora of new tools that can be used in the social recruitment arena. This is essential for networking and referrals. New tools are likely to continue popping up over the course of 2014, so keep an eye out.

With the competition that abounds when it comes to finding top talent, you need to be able to trust that your recruitment firm has the tools in their arsenal to get real results – results that will mean an increase in productivity, engagement, retention, etc. These tools and tips are being implemented and utilized by recruiters across the country, so failing to ensure that your recruitment firm is taking advantage of their benefits may mean far fewer results for you.

For more about recruiting tools and tips for 2014 please contact Permanent Search Group/PSG, Toronto’s premier recruitment firm. Call us today at (905) 276-2006.