Today\u2019s young talent is diverse, entrepreneurial, and more tech-savvy than previous generations. Young professionals are also entering the workforce in large numbers, causing employers to take notice of the new generation of talent. According to recent studies, Generation Z (individuals born after 1996) will account for 40 percent of all consumers<\/a> and 36 percent of the global workforce<\/a> by 2020. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition to their numbers, young professionals bring a strong digital mindset and a wealth of experience and achievements to today\u2019s workplace. To attract them, you\u2019ll need to craft a talent recruitment strategy that engages them in new and unique ways. Here are three key elements to a successful young talent recruitment strategy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Generation Zers are digital natives, using smartphones and social media for just about everything. They\u2019re drawn to visual platforms such as YouTube and Instagram, which allow them to engage with others via images and video. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the Gen Z affinity for social media doesn\u2019t mean that they will engage with prospective employers only on those platforms. Young professionals may be \u201calways on,\u201d but they\u2019re not always reachable via the most popular social media sites. Therefore, you\u2019ll need to use a variety of digital recruiting methods to reach and engage today\u2019s younger candidates. Some examples of talent recruitment activities that can help you reach Gen Z include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n A successful young talent recruitment strategy must go beyond campus recruiting and online job postings. In fact, the best candidates may be those whom you\u2019ve missed with the traditional recruiting methods. Perhaps they didn\u2019t apply to be interviewed on campus or haven\u2019t seen your online job postings. When you explore varied sourcing methods, you have a chance of reaching potential candidates whom you wouldn\u2019t have identified otherwise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For example, a social career platform designed with early professionals and college students in mind is an active gateway for attracting top young talent. Using the platform to identify potential candidates, you can further engage them with targeted content, live video sessions, and\u2014later\u2014in-person recruiting events and interviews that help you hire candidates who are the best fit with your company culture and mission<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n The key to a successful young talent recruitment strategy is an understanding that young professionals are in the earliest stages of their careers and are still building work experience. Therefore, a strategy aimed at attracting young talent should place an adequate focus on skills and achievements rather than just years of experience. Just as a resume doesn\u2019t tell the full story about a candidate, neither does a traditional job board profile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A great way to gain a more complete understanding of young candidates is to use a platform where you can see their full portfolios, including details about special skills, key projects, leadership experience, and more. With more information at your fingertips, you can better assess a candidate\u2019s fit and potential for success within your organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recruiting young professionals involves understanding where to go to find them and how to engage them. Talented young people are everywhere, but you\u2019ll have a hard time attracting them with the same strategies that may have worked even a few years ago. By utilizing a network that attracts young candidates and gives them a dynamic platform to showcase their skills and abilities, you can build a talent recruitment strategy that gives you unrivaled access to the newest generation of talent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This post was originally written by Taha Bawa on May 14, 2019. Taha is the co-founder and CEO of Goodwall. He started Goodwall to inspire and encourage the next generation to achieve more, maximize their potential and impact society positively. Taha has been named on Forbes’ 30under30, has co-founded and created several other startups and has given keynote speeches at TEDx, Google, MIT, International Baccalaureate\u2019s President Symposium, Human Rights Summit Geneva, and the European Commission of International Schools.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Here’s what to read next<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Today\u2019s young talent is diverse, entrepreneurial, and more tech-savvy than previous generations. 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