Indeed's Crowd-Sourced 'Job Spotter' App Makes It Easier to Search for Work
Riley von Niessen — October 18, 2017 — Tech
References: jobspotter.indeed & businesswire
Canadians who are in search of jobs are likely to find Indeed's new 'Job Spotter' app to be a helpful resource.
Based on crowd-sourcing, the app allows users to share job ads that they may come across, and earn rewards for doing so. By posting ads they come across, users can add to their Wallet balance, and the credits earned can be cashed in for a gift card. With this system, users have the incentive to share as much as possible, allowing others to find posts that could be applicable to them.
As these kinds of "Help Wanted' postings tend to only be found outside of storefronts, it can be difficult for those in search of employment to locate them, making the app a useful resource that increases users' chances of landing a job.
Based on crowd-sourcing, the app allows users to share job ads that they may come across, and earn rewards for doing so. By posting ads they come across, users can add to their Wallet balance, and the credits earned can be cashed in for a gift card. With this system, users have the incentive to share as much as possible, allowing others to find posts that could be applicable to them.
As these kinds of "Help Wanted' postings tend to only be found outside of storefronts, it can be difficult for those in search of employment to locate them, making the app a useful resource that increases users' chances of landing a job.
Trend Themes
1. Crowd-sourced Job Postings - Businesses can create their own in-app job postings platform to incentivize users to share job ads they come across, increasing the relevancy and quantity of job postings available.
2. Gamification of Job Hunting - Job search apps can gamify the job hunting process by offering users rewards and incentives for filling out applications or submitting resumes, increasing user engagement and motivation.
3. Location-based Job Search - Apps can use geolocation technology to help job seekers locate relevant job postings nearby, increasing the efficiency and convenience of the job search process.
Industry Implications
1. Online Recruitment - Companies can incorporate crowd-sourced job postings into their online recruitment platforms, allowing for a wider reach and more diverse candidate pool.
2. Retail - Retail businesses can harness the power of gamification to incentivize employees to recruit new hires on the job, increasing the potential for employee referrals and making the hiring process more efficient.
3. Travel and Hospitality - Hotels and tourism companies can use location-based job search apps to make local job postings more visible to job seekers, especially those who are on-the-go and unfamiliar with the area.
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