Applying for Jobs on Mobiles | What Employers Need to Know
Mobiles are the most used device when applying for jobs. Phones used to just make calls, then, became a portable Internet device with a camera. Now you can do pretty much do anything you could only previously do on your Computer, only with the convenience of fitting in a pocket too. Nearly 75% of adults (18+) now own a smartphone, influencing job boards, recruiter websites and other applications to be mobile friendly and stand out from the competition.
Applications for jobs through smartphone are now higher than on PC
Applying for jobs on mobile devices is common for all age groups although there is a stronger trend in the most recent generation so it’s crucial that you optimize your job listing and even your website for mobiles. Mobiles dominate the majority of job searches, especially from tech-savvy applicants. There is still evidence that shows Legal, Financial, Engineering and Mathematical jobs tend to be applied via a PC however.
80% of job searches in the UK originate from mobile devices and most job links are first viewed via mobile. (we don’t all walk around with our PC after all) so these statistics make sense. Even in most other countries, nearly half of people apply via mobile.
It’s a simple conclusion; Optimize your job and website for mobile-friendly use, or you’ll miss out on great talent.
L J Doulton administrator
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