GAITHERSBURG, Md., March 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In an
increasingly mobile environment, Sodexo is now bringing the job
application process to candidates' fingertips, literally. As the
first application of its kind that allows candidates to apply for
jobs directly through the app, the new Sodexo Jobs application
allows users to immerse themselves in the company's culture and
directly connect with recruiters as they conduct their job search.
With the app, users can:
- Search and Apply for Sodexo jobs in the USA by keyword, discipline or location
- Join the Sodexo USA Talent
Community
- Subscribe to Job Alerts
- Network With Us on Twitter and Facebook
- Learn more about Sodexo from YouTube and the Sodexo
USA Careers Blog
- Access the Mobile Career Site m.Sodexo.jobs
Developing this app was a direct response to the changing mobile
landscape as Americans are increasingly using mobile devices to
obtain information, complete transactions and connect with others.
In fact, Nielsen and Walker Sands studies show that a
majority of 18-34 year olds own a smartphone, 62 percent of
smartphone users download apps, and website traffic generated by
mobile devices increased 102 percent this past year. Further
segmenting the data, the Pew Internet Research finds a high
mobile web usage rate among minority populations.
As mobile technology continues to transform the way businesses
reach consumers, we are also seeing that 77 percent of job seekers
are using mobile apps to look for jobs (Beyond.com study). Because not all job seekers
are external candidates, the Sodexo Jobs app supports multiple
aspects of Sodexo's Talent Acquisition strategy, including the
promotion of an inclusive workplace by encouraging the internal
mobility -- or advancement -- of our people.
"At Sodexo, we are always seeking ways to ensure that we remain
competitive in the market for top talent," said Arie Ball, vice president, sourcing and talent
acquisition. "This demands a candidate-focused approach --
making sure that we understand where the talent is, what they are
looking for in a company, and how to make it easy for them to
connect with us, search and apply for our jobs."
The Sodexo Jobs app is currently available for iPhone, iPad and
Android-based devices. A BlackBerry version is still in
development. For one-stop access to information about the app,
video how-tos and frequently asked questions, visit: http://bit.ly/SodexoUSAJobsApp.
About Sodexo
Sodexo in North
America
Sodexo, Inc. (www.sodexoUSA.com),
leading Quality of Daily Life Solutions company in the U.S.,
Canada, and Mexico, delivers On-site Service Solutions in
Corporate, Education, Health Care, Government, and Remote Site
segments, and Motivation Solutions such as Esteem Pass. Sodexo,
Inc., headquartered in Gaithersburg,
Md., funds all administrative costs for the Sodexo
Foundation (www.SodexoFoundation.org), an independent charitable
organization that, since its founding in 1999, has made more than
$17 million in grants to end
childhood hunger in America. Visit the corporate blog at www.sodexoUSA.com/blog.
Sodexo, world leader in Quality of Daily Life
Solutions
Quality of Life plays an important role in the
progress of individuals and the performance of organizations. Based
on this conviction, Sodexo acts as a partner for companies and
institutions that place a premium on performance and employee
well-being, as it has since Pierre
Bellon founded the company in 1966. Sharing the same passion
for service, Sodexo's 413,000 employees in 80 countries design,
manage and deliver an unrivaled array of Quality of Life Services.
Sodexo has created a new form of service business that contributes
to the fulfillment of its employees and the economic, social and
environmental development of the communities, regions and countries
in which it operates.
SOURCE Sodexo