The 3 biggest challenges of online recruitment

Your company finally has an online recruitment system. You've implemented the link on your website and advertised the open position on various relevant job portals and social media. Now all you can do is sit back and wait for the applications to pour in, right? Well, no.

Online recruitment systems have made it easier for applicants to apply for jobs, but there are still some key challenges that companies must overcome to be successful. Here you can read our advice and prepare your company to tackle the 3 biggest challenges that come hand in hand with online recruitment.

1. You will get many applications.

Using an online recruitment system makes it easy for anyone to apply for the open position, but this can be both good and bad in a way. Your company will attract many qualified - but also less qualified - candidates, so it's important that your recruitment system has a web-based platform to handle these applications. With this in mind, many companies choose to use a system like Elvium Talent Match, which helps keep the entire recruitment process in one place. You can view, sort, rank and contact candidates through the system. Candidates will even be automatically ranked by best match based on the criteria you choose. If your company is considering using an online recruitment system as part of the process of selecting the right candidate, check out our website and see what we can do for you.

2. You will need an impressive website.

In many ways, a good website is a company's most effective recruitment tool. When a company posts a job opening online, candidates automatically flock to the website to learn more about the company. If they aren't impressed with what they see, the chances of them applying for the position are drastically reduced.

Your company website should send a clear and direct message. It's important that it shows potential candidates who you are as a company, what you do and why you are the best. Most importantly, it needs to look professional! A great looking recruitment system doesn't make up for a sloppy website. If your website still looks the same as it did in 2002, it's a good idea to consider whether it needs a makeover. If you want potential clients and candidates to take your company seriously, it's important to show that you take yourself seriously, and your online presence is no exception.

3. The challenge of in-person interviews.

Imagine you're an HR manager for a company in Copenhagen working with a limited budget. You've received an excellent application from a candidate in New York and now you're faced with a dilemma: how do you find out if the candidate is as good in person as they are on paper without having to fly them back and forth or settle for a phone interview? This is a common problem among companies that recruit online, as candidates from all over the world can easily apply for your position. Fortunately, the answer is relatively simple: Start with video interviews.

Video chat services such as Skype make it easy for the hiring manager to talk face-to-face with candidates who are in position to be hired. Once the candidates have been narrowed down to a select few, it's easy to meet with the top two or three for a final interview.

Finally, remember that finding and hiring the right employees requires patience, determination and good judgment, just as it always has. Online recruitment systems have undoubtedly made the process easier and many companies couldn't imagine hiring without one. But getting a system isn't enough if you want to improve the process of finding the right employee. Updating your website and practicing video interviews will further prepare your company for the challenges of hiring online and reduce the chances of the best candidates dropping out over something as "silly" as a confusing website.

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