[1] Mobile recruiting is often cited as a growing opportunity for recruiters to connect with candidates more efficiently with "over 89% of job seekers saying their mobile device will be an important tool and resource for their job search.
"[2] Traditionally, recruiters have used emails and phone calls to engage candidates, but the increase in mobile usage among job seekers has contributed to mobile recruiting's rising popularity.
[3] These career sites typically bypass resumes and cover letters since these documents can make it difficult to apply via mobile devices, and allow applicants to use social media profiles instead.
Recruiters can attract candidates by placing a short code and keyword such as text "jobs" to "55555" in locations such as universities, corporate campuses, retail locations, hospitals and restaurants to grow their candidate pipeline.
[4] Recruiters can also engage candidates on their mobile devices using text messaging to notify them of new career opportunities, schedule interviews and manage employee onboarding.