4 Secrets of Google’s Recruitment Process

Google is frequently ranked as one of the best places to work around the globe. It’s no secret that they are a powerhouse when it comes to hiring and retaining talented employees. Every year, Google gets about 2.5 million applications. That’s a mind-boggling amount of potential candidates to process, so how do they find and hire the best employees?

Laszlo Bock, Google's senior vice president of people management, sheds some light on the Google recruitment process in his book Work Rules!. Based on data-driven research, Google's recruitment strategy is designed to hire the most talented and creative people in the world who fit into their company culture. If you want to start finding the right talent for your business, consider taking a page out of Google’s book.
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Through a Candidate’s Eyes: Improving the Applicant Experience

Long gone are the days where companies assumed they held all of the power in the hiring process. Smart employers know that recruiting is more of a give-and-take. In order to hire the best candidates, you can't just expect the recruit to sell you on themselves -- you need to sell them on your business.

One of the best ways to do this is by controlling the entire experience of the recruit, from the moment they find your job listing until they accept your offer. Investing in user experience for online applicants and ensuring the entire hiring process is smooth can make your company more desirable, attracting top talent and ultimately leading to a better, more productive workplace.

Here are three things to keep in mind when guiding your recruits through your hiring process:
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