Recruiting in China

There are a few companies out there that draw the attention of both active and quiet candidates. Whether it¡¯s the success of these companies, the chance of success they offer to employees, or just the buzz they get, they attract top talent and newcomers alike.

It¡¯s no surprise that candidates seek out these companies, and many of the job boards seem to focus solely on these types of companies. However, we all know that candidates need an opportunity to look beyond the giants and the ¡°popular kids¡± in order to find the right match:

¡°Take this thought and apply it to your own job search. Are you truly passionate about the company you are applying to or are you using it as a ¡®resume booster¡¯? Are there other companies out there that would be a better match for your skills and interests even if they are smaller? Microsoft, Google, Yahoo! ¨C these may all be ¡®hot¡¯ commodities, but they may not necessarily be the right environment for you or provide you with the experience you need.¡± (Jobsyntax)

There was a hope that the niche boards would fill the void when it came to smaller companies and unique opportunities:

¡°Companies that post and hire through these job boards are typically small startups, however the booming nature of the boards has attracted large firms such as the New York Times and NBC Universal. They are generally looking for that awesome, super do-it-all person and are hoping to hire ASAP. It¡¯s not uncommon to see job listings entitled ¡®Superstar Sys Admin¡¯ or ¡®Ninja C/C++ Programmer¡¯ on these small, high-traffic job boards.¡± (From The Job Boards Boom)

Now, we¡¯ve discussed our issues with the niche boards before. While many are doing a fantastic job of bringing smaller companies to the table, most still lack the tools to help quiet candidates find their dream job at those smaller companies. While it¡¯s a step in the right direction to go beyond the Googles and Yahoos!, more steps have to be taken. It¡¯s not enough to post unique jobs, we have to effectively match candidates to companies.