Jobs in Pods Blog

New recruiting campaign for Denver Hospital utilizes innovative audio interviews to attract talent.

(PRWEB) October 2, 2007 — Jobs in Pods, the web’s first ever podcast service for recruiting, announced today that Denver based Exempla Healthcare has begun a new recruitment campaign which highlights the different career opportunities inside one of Colorado’s top hospital systems. Exempla is the first such hospital system in the U.S. to utilize this new recruiting platform.

The first podcast, (aka “Jobcast”) published in late August, discusses their need for nurses and can be listened to at Jobsinpods.com (http://jobsinpods.com). In the second podcast, one of Exempla’s top nurses talks about what its like to work there. The third podcast features a discussion with CEO Jeff Selberg where he talks about the company culture and the kind of people they hire.

Gillian Sloan, Recruitment Manager for Exempla Lutheran Hospital spearheaded the effort. “We operate in a highly competitive labor market for skilled workers in the clinical and non-clinical areas. So, we have to be creative and “early adopters” in using technology such as this to reach out to future employees before the competition does! We hope this communicates to candidates that Exempla embraces a forward thinking approach in all aspects of business - from recruiting employees to delivering patient care”.

Future Exempla podcasts with employees are planned including those focused on clinical disciplines such as imaging, pharmacy, physical and occupational therapy.

“This is a great way to speak to the iPod generation of job seekers”, says Chris Russell, the founder of Jobs in Pods. “Exempla Healthcare is humanizing their jobs and connecting with job seekers in a medium they are comfortable with”, he adds.

The Exempla jobcasts represent one of many ‘firsts’ for the new startup. In July, Walgreens became the first retailer to podcast their jobs. Recently employers such as AT&T & Verizon Wireless have signed on. Even Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, a national restaurant chain, has begun jobcasting.

Russell contends that today’s generation of job seekers require a different approach to recruiting. “They don’t like dull, corporate-speak. They require unique and creative methods of communication. A podcast engages candidates much better than plain old text description”. Jobs in Pods also gives employers the ability to embed these podcasts on their corporate career sites.

The following press release went out today on PR Web.

Employers Discover Jobcasting in Recruiting

Several Fortune 500 companies are pioneering a unique new recruiting tool.

(PRWEB) September 11, 2007 — Several forward thinking employers have recently begun podcasting their jobs in an effort to connect with the iPod generation of job seeker. The process, also known as Jobcasting, is a unique way to attract job applicants. Several companies including AT&T, VerizonWireless and Walgreens have teamed up with JobsinPods.com (http://jobsinpods.com) where their podcasts appear for listening or download.

Each jobcast focuses on a specific job or career path at that employer. Walgreens’ first podcast focuses on Pharmacy careers, while future ones will talk about hourly workers and management positions. AT&T’s podcasts focus on a variety of positions including sales in Alabama and technicians in California.

“This is a great way to establish relationships with passive candidates”, says Chris Russell, the founder of Jobs in Pods. “It really humanizes your company and gives your jobs a voice unlike a text job description.”, he adds.

Other companies who have podcasted their jobs include Veer.com of Calgary Canada, Exempla Healthcare of Denver Colorado, Connecticut Business Systems, XL Communications of Stamford, CT and Idaho National Laboratory.

Russell contends that today’s generation of job seekers require a different approach to recruiting. “They don’t like dull, corporate-speak. They require unique and creative methods of communication. iPods are also part of their daily life and any company which uses Jobs in Pods will have their podcasts available for download on the iTunes site.” Jobs in Pods also gives employers the ability to embed these podcasts on their corporate career sites.

Trumbull, CT (PRWEB) July 23, 2007 — Jobs in Pods, the web’s first ever audio jobcast service, announced today that national retailer Walgreens has begun using its services for a new recruitment campaign which highlights the different career paths at America’s fastest-growing retail pharmacy.

The first “jobcast” focuses on Pharmacist jobs and can be listened to at Jobsinpods.com. Amanda Bidlencik, Walgreens’ Manager of Pharmacy Relations represented the company during the interview. The eight minute audio details the role of a Walgreens Pharmacist and covers such topics as educational assistance, career advancement opportunities, benefits offered and how to apply.

“This is a great way to speak to the iPod generation of job seekers,” says Chris Russell, the founder of Jobs in Pods. “Walgreens is bringing their jobs to life and connecting with today’s job seekers in a medium they are comfortable with,” he adds.

Shaker Recruitment Advertising & Communications, which helped plan the audio series, agrees. “Individuals consume more forms of media now than ever before. Companies need to be evaluating all possible media outlets that will allow them to connect with potential candidates. Podcasts are an emerging and targeted solution that will help Walgreens attract more right-fit candidates,” says Chris Stone, a Digital Strategy Specialist with Shaker.

Walgreens also has other podcasts scheduled in the coming weeks. The other two will focus on Store Management careers and Hourly Associates.

Russell contends that today’s generation of job seekers require a different approach to recruiting. “They don’t like dull, corporate-speak. They require unique and creative methods of communication. iPods are also part of their daily life and any company which uses Jobs in Pods will have their podcasts available for download on the iTunes site.” Jobs in Pods also gives employers the ability to embed these podcasts on their corporate career sites.

Podcast Your Jobs With JobsinPods.com

Online recruiting tool gives employers a voice in the job market.

TRUMBULL, CT - [March 6, 2007] - If you’re an HR manager who is looking for more memorable ways to advertise your jobs and promote your employer brand, then a new online recruiting tool may be just what you seek.

JobsinPods.com is a unique service that brings jobs and podcasts together. The site, which is also a blog, advertises your jobs through audio podcast interviews which they conduct over the phone with your HR staff & employees.

During each interview you’ll be asked the kind of questions that job seekers want answers to. Questions like: What’s it like to work there? What kind of perks do you offer? How do you encourage employee growth? You’ll then talk about the jobs you’re hiring for and how to apply. Each interview is recorded and published on JobsinPods.com and sent to other podcast sites including iTunes and Podcast Pickle. Employers are also given a feed of their own interviews which they can publish on their web site.

“Recruiting is marketing“, says C.M. Russell , the founder of Jobs in Pods. “We allow employers to bring their jobs to life and connect with job seekers in ways the traditional job description can’t touch “, he adds. “ This is a strategic marketing tool for forward thinking employers who want to stand out in the job market.“

Russell contends that today’s generation of job seekers require a different approach to recruiting . “They don’t like dull, corporate-speak. They require unique and creative methods of communication. iPods are also part of their daily life and any company which uses Jobs in Pods will have their podcasts available for download on the iTunes site. “

HR professionals agree. “ This is a natural way for us to increase our employment branding “, says Martin Burns, Recruiting Manager at ZoomInfo in Waltham, Massachusetts. “ For employers in general, this is a great way to reach a broad audience. It’s quick and painless, and it’s much easier to convey passion about a workplace verbally as opposed to in a print job ad “.

It’s also easy. There’s no software to learn and no technical knowledge needed. Each interview takes about 15 to 20 minutes and participants are given an informal script to prepare. “We do all the work says” says Russell. “All you have to do is pick up the phone and talk to us”.

JobsinPods.com is owned and operated by AllCountyJobs.com, LLC of Trumbull, CT. For more information contact us by phone at 800-399-6651 or send an email to info@jobsinpods.com.