With a new app from Northampton’s Berry Recruitment, people can find work in just a few seconds.
The technology is an addition to the busy branch in the town, and it gives workers more control over their lives by letting them choose when and where they work.
The app will be used all over the country, but Northampton is one of the first cities to get it.
From downloading the app to taking a job, the process is quick and easy. Employers also benefit because they can fill job openings more easily.
Berry Recruitment helps people find full-time and part-time jobs in industries like manufacturing, office work, food service, and driving. It also helps people find workers for large events.
Many people who want to make a little extra money before Christmas have already downloaded the app.
Lee Gamble, manager of Berry Recruitment, said: “The app does not replace our Northampton branch – it is an extension of it.
“Our workers can always talk to a real person; algorithms are great, but people buy from people – this hybrid solution is definitely the future for recruitment.
“Northampton is an ideal place to roll out the app because of the nature of the work the branch provides and the high number of staff we already have on our books.
“There are many employers in the area desperate for workers and we can now provide them with an even better service.
“It is extremely easy to register on the app and we still interview people face-to-face – via Facetime or similar technology, and this reassures employers.
“After it’s been downloaded the jobs are listed and people can click on vacancies and have work in seconds. It puts power literally in their hands.
“The app provides the same benefits that those who register within the branch receive.
“We have a refer-a-friend scheme and a temp of the month award, plus there are tips as well as careers and interview advice.
“We provide a route planner to help workers get to the job and it’s easy to send messages via the app so all parties involved can communicate easily.
“Clients and candidates across Northampton and surrounding areas are already using it and benefitting from it.”