It’s predicted that by 2017 97% of UK users will own a mobile phone. And in 2014, mobile internet usage is set to overtake desktop.So, if you haven't mobile optimised your recruitment process, you could be missing out on great quality candidates. Webrecruit looks at top frustrations candidates feel when mobile job searching.

1. 4 Reasons
Why You’re
Frustrating
your
Candidates
Mobile
Job
Hunting

2. It’s predicted that by 2017
97% of UK
users will own a
mobile phone
(Source: Enhance Media)

3. …and in 2014, mobile
internet usage is set
to overtake desktop.
(Source: Enhance Media)

4. So, how will
this change in
behaviour
effect your
recruitment?
(And what’s happening already?)

5. (Source: LinkedIn)
of active candidates have visited a company
site to learn about careers on their mobile
72%
of active candidates have applied for a job
using a mobile device
45%
of passive candidates have uploaded a CV
to send or attach to a job application using
a mobile device
21%

6. Before you embark on optimising your recruitment process, it’s important to
understand the big frustrations jobseekers have – and how you can avoid
them.
We asked 1412 of our candidates about their experiences with mobile job
hunting, and what frustrates them the most.
Here’s what they said…

7. What frustrates
you about
searching and
applying for
jobs using your
mobile?

8. 01
30%
Non-mobile
optimised sites

9. 02 34%
Being unable to
apply via a mobile
device

10. 03
32%
Poor site
functionality

11. 04 39%
Long/overly
complex application
processes

12. How can you make sure
you’re not alienating your
candidates and missing
out on top talent?
Contact us
Webrecruit works with HR professionals and employers looking to transform their
recruitment processes through technology.
For more information on how to optimise your process, contact us today on
0845 034 9445 or email hello@webrecruit.co.uk