by Ben Hess, Managing Director, ThirdPool Recruiting
What’s a job seeker? A person who is actively looking or willing to discuss a new opportunity.
Although unemployment is at near historic lows, millions of people are still searching for jobs.
Most of these individuals search while they’re employed.
This includes people who are working in other industries as well as real estate agents who are currently working for your competitors.
What does a job seeker want? According to a recent study completed by iCIMS, here are the factors job-seekers report as most important.*
Compensation—90%
Stability—88%
Benefits—86%
Work-Life Balance—85%
Location—76%
Growth Opportunities—72%
*% of job seekers who think this factor is very or extremely important
When marketing to these recruiting prospects, these are the issues most likely to spark interest.
When interviewing these recruiting prospects, be ready to discuss these areas of interest.
When onboarding these agents, demonstrate how your organization is going to meet these expectations.