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The Wave of Programmatic Job Advertising Has Ebbed into Europe

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ROY JACQUES
APPCAST.IO MANAGING DIRECTOR, UK & EMEA

In recent years, the European job market has witnessed a transformative shift in the way employers and job seekers connect. With advancements in technology and the increasing prevalence of online platforms, programmatic job advertising has emerged as a powerful tool in the recruitment landscape.  

For us at Appcast, this has been underscored by our inclusion in Fosway’s 9-Grid for Talent Acquisition. Of course, we celebrate this as an organizational success but beyond that, it celebrates the recognition of programmatic job advertising as a pillar in the recruitment strategies of leading employers. 

Why is programmatic job advertising gaining traction in Europe? 

The emergence of programmatic job advertising has significantly impacted the recruitment industry in Europe. It has disrupted traditional methods of job advertising, challenging the dominance of print media and job boards. Recruitment agencies and HR professionals are increasingly embracing programmatic advertising solutions to enhance their sourcing strategies and stay competitive in the evolving job market. 

Born out of the U.S. recruitment technology industry, programmatic has been a staple of many hiring organizations (some of the largest in the world!) and has been proudly pioneered by Appcast since 2014. As many companies look to make more data-informed decisions and to prove their recruitment strategy to be more “marketing-like,” and as many more job sites and candidate sources move away from traditional cost models like pay per post or duration, programmatic has emerged a shining beacon to drive optimal hiring outcomes. 

Why employers are turning to programmatic job advertising 

  • Increased Reach: Programmatic job advertising enables employers to target a vast pool of potential candidates by reaching them across multiple online platforms. This expanded reach ensures that job ads are seen by a larger and more diverse audience, increasing the chances of attracting qualified applicants. 
  • Cost Efficiency: Traditional job advertising methods can be costly and time-consuming. Programmatic advertising streamlines the process, automating ad placements and optimising the budget allocation. Employers can save costs by eliminating manual labour and achieving greater efficiency in their recruitment campaigns. 
  • More hires, faster: Because of the speed and scalability of programmatic job advertising, employers are able to get more qualified candidates, faster, for all their open jobs. Technology and data enable the quick pivots of advertising campaigns and budgets to stay in lock step with changing needs, priorities, and of course, the labour market! 

How programmatic job advertising benefits job seekers 

  • Better candidate experience: Because the “back end” process of advertising jobs is more efficient, and with the emergence of other candidate engagement tools, recruiters can spend more time on the people aspect of recruiting – enabling more timely communication. 
  • Candidates don’t get lost in the “black hole”: Programmatic rules mean that when employers have enough candidates to make a hire for a particular job, the job automatically ceases to be advertised. This means that job seekers no longer find themselves applying to jobs that were filled three months ago or spending time on submitting an application to be among hundreds (or even thousands) of applicants who will not receive so much as an email confirmation. 

What does the future of programmatic job advertising look like? 

Programmatic job advertising has revolutionized the European job market by offering employers a more efficient, cost-effective, and targeted approach to recruitment. As technology continues to evolve, programmatic job advertising is expected to become even more prevalent in Europe, and beyond. The adoption of artificial intelligence, natural language processing, and predictive analytics will further refine the targeting capabilities of programmatic advertising, ensuring highly relevant job recommendations for candidates and more efficient sourcing for employers. 

However, it is essential to strike a balance between automation and human touch in the recruitment process. While programmatic job advertising offers numerous benefits, personal connections and human insights are still crucial for optimal hiring success. Ultimately, as this programmatic technology continues to evolve, the European market can expect further innovation and transformation in the recruitment industry, creating a more seamless and effective hiring process for both employers and job seekers.