The objective of this paper is to discuss modern trends in technology to complement and improve recruitment cycle in the petroleum industry. The areas of focus are:

  • Sourcing and attracting talent using social media

  • Mobile Apps

  • Video screening interview

Social media

The largest social media networks are having a wider reach to audience around the world. Organization's presence in social media shall be very useful for social networking, references and recruitment.

Mobile apps

Mobile recruitment apps can help candidates view open positions, file their applications and receive notifications from recruiters using mobile devices like smartphones and tablets.

Video screening interview

Video screening interviews requires the candidate to record their video responses to a set of preset questions asked by the recruiter. Recording is done using a computer, laptop, tablets or mobile device without any break allowed during the interview.

Keywords:
social media, platform, Facebook, Upstream Oil & Gas, video screening interview, Recruitment, mobile device, candidate specification, specification, employer
Subjects:
Professionalism, Training, and Education, Information Management and Systems, Communities of practice, Knowledge management
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