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What do women want from a recruiting platform ?

Avelina120·Apr 27, 2021

Posted in:Job Hunting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Career Growth

What do women want from a recruitment platform besides ability to scan jobs from the comfort of your home anytime you want? What information should it have to make your job search easier ? If you are not an active candidate, what other tools/ technology, guidance or features will make you want to invest your time, energy and money into it ?

HHoang·Apr 27, 2021

Hello, I would not see a job platform should be different for men or women.However 1) sharing or connecting female role models in roles / each sectors would be hugely beneficial as there are not many of them out there. Like Elpha, I guess :-)2) State % of female in the company would also help

Librada156·Apr 28, 2021

Great points Hhuang. I agree knowing how many women leaders / % of women are in the company you are applying to is helpful. Does that information rank highly in your / women's decision to switch jobs ? And if so why ? Am just wondering if we women have different criteria for job switches & so are there aspects a job platform / recruiters must cater to differently for women than men. Thanks for your replies everyone.

HHoang·Apr 29, 2021

I believe having that information is already a first step towards a more equal future so yes it will impact my preference with a company. Otta.com have that info now.

Trista131·Apr 28, 2021

1) Options for remote work especially for wo/mxn outside the US/West.2) Localized job openings3) Easy applications - ability to apply for jobs in the app, not getting redirected to a different link and filling up forms over and over again

Librada156·Apr 28, 2021

yes, remote jobs, localized postings are even more important post pandemic and I agree , ease of application is such an imp point. thanks !

charlottechiang·Apr 28, 2021

Reviews from current/ex-employees, esp. a parameter for gender inclusion and relevant benefits (maternal leave, childcare stipend etc.) I spend a LOT of time on Glassdoor searching for this kind of info. Salary expectations upfront.