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	With Jobvite Hire, Knowit Expands IT Talent Base and Strengthens its Employer Brand in Norway

With Jobvite Hire, Knowit Expands IT Talent Base and Strengthens its Employer Brand in Norway

Technology Category	Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)
Applicable Industries	Professional Service Software
Applicable Functions	Business Operation Human Resources
Services	Software Design & Engineering Services System Integration
Challenge	Knowit, a Nordic consulting company, faced challenges in internal communication, competitive IT industry, and weak brand recognition. The company's internal communication processes and brand recognition were in need of an upgrade as of late 2013. The former ATS fulfilled some basic needs, but there was a need for improvement in collaboration, hiring workflow, and ease of use. The chief recruiter, Atle Rovik, needed a way to better collaborate with branch managers and improve the organization of the recruiting process. Read More
About Customer	Knowit is one of the leading consultancy firms in the Nordic region, quoted on the Nordic Exchange as Knowit AB. The company has offices in twenty locations in Sweden, five in Norway, and in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Bremen, Tallinn, and St. Petersburg. Knowit provides deep knowledge and understanding of the industry to its many international clients, relying on the strength and experience of its consulting team. The company focuses on delivering strategic guidance and planning future expansion, ensuring strong commitment and high service level compliance. Read More
Solution	After researching, Atle Rovik selected Jobvite Hire, an American-based recruiting platform, to improve Knowit's recruiting program. Jobvite's social media publishing capabilities and user-friendly interface facilitated a company-wide recruiting department, targeting quality candidates. Jobvite's social recruiting software made internal communication more transparent, allowing every hiring manager and recruiter to collaborate on the same system. Candidate data and notes were collected in one place, maintaining a steady review pace, reporting cycle, and hiring cadence. Jobvite's integrated publishing feature allowed Knowit employees to spread the word on open positions to their networks, reaching capable, experienced employees more efficiently. Read More Log in to view content
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Technology Category

Application Infrastructure & Middleware - Data Exchange & Integration

Functional Applications - Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERP)

Applicable Industries

Professional Service

Software

Applicable Functions

Business Operation

Human Resources

Services

Software Design & Engineering Services

System Integration

Challenge

Knowit, a Nordic consulting company, faced challenges in internal communication, competitive IT industry, and weak brand recognition. The company's internal communication processes and brand recognition were in need of an upgrade as of late 2013. The former ATS fulfilled some basic needs, but there was a need for improvement in collaboration, hiring workflow, and ease of use. The chief recruiter, Atle Rovik, needed a way to better collaborate with branch managers and improve the organization of the recruiting process.

About Customer

Knowit is one of the leading consultancy firms in the Nordic region, quoted on the Nordic Exchange as Knowit AB. The company has offices in twenty locations in Sweden, five in Norway, and in Helsinki, Copenhagen, Bremen, Tallinn, and St. Petersburg. Knowit provides deep knowledge and understanding of the industry to its many international clients, relying on the strength and experience of its consulting team. The company focuses on delivering strategic guidance and planning future expansion, ensuring strong commitment and high service level compliance.

Solution

After researching, Atle Rovik selected Jobvite Hire, an American-based recruiting platform, to improve Knowit's recruiting program. Jobvite's social media publishing capabilities and user-friendly interface facilitated a company-wide recruiting department, targeting quality candidates. Jobvite's social recruiting software made internal communication more transparent, allowing every hiring manager and recruiter to collaborate on the same system. Candidate data and notes were collected in one place, maintaining a steady review pace, reporting cycle, and hiring cadence. Jobvite's integrated publishing feature allowed Knowit employees to spread the word on open positions to their networks, reaching capable, experienced employees more efficiently.

Impact #1	Improved internal collaboration process: Jobvite's social recruiting software made internal communication more transparent, allowing every hiring manager and recruiter to collaborate on the same system.
Impact #2	Quality IT hires via social media: Jobvite's integrated publishing feature allowed Knowit employees to spread the word on open positions to their networks, reaching capable, experienced employees more efficiently.
Impact #3	Stronger employer brand: Jobvite's social publishing feature helped Knowit improve the company's employer brand, starting with the candidate experience. The streamlined, easy application process with minimal clicks provided a high-quality experience for applicants.

Impact #1

Improved internal collaboration process: Jobvite's social recruiting software made internal communication more transparent, allowing every hiring manager and recruiter to collaborate on the same system.

Impact #2

Quality IT hires via social media: Jobvite's integrated publishing feature allowed Knowit employees to spread the word on open positions to their networks, reaching capable, experienced employees more efficiently.

Impact #3

Stronger employer brand: Jobvite's social publishing feature helped Knowit improve the company's employer brand, starting with the candidate experience. The streamlined, easy application process with minimal clicks provided a high-quality experience for applicants.

Benefit #1	150% increase in application submissions compared to the same time period in the previous year.

Benefit #1

150% increase in application submissions compared to the same time period in the previous year.

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With Jobvite Hire, Knowit Expands IT Talent Base and Strengthens its Employer Brand in Norway

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