As generations change at workplace, the recruitment game is changing too. A greater number of jobseekers from the millennial generation are changing the traditional methods of going about their job search.

According to a new survey by jobs website TimesJobs, extensive research is the first and most important aspect of a job search process for the Millennial Generation.

#1 Positive perception of the company

Its significance is evident from the fact that nearly 46 per cent jobseekers decide whether they want to work for a particular organisation while researching about the company. Nearly 38 per cent respondents say they research the company extensively before applying for a job.

For their investigations, millennials use multiple tools and mediums such as the Internet, social media forums, peer feedback and company rating platforms.

“Our data and studies consistently show that professionals today are more focused on their career trajectory, than simply their next job or just a higher salary. They are looking at prospective employers in a very different way,” says Vivek Madhukar, COO, TimesJobs.

#2 Clear job description is vital

Once a candidate has conducted a thorough preliminary research and chosen the organisation he feels the most affinity with, the next thing that makes an impression is the job description. Nearly 77 per cent of jobseekers say they are more likely to apply for the job if the duties or responsibilities outline are crisp, to the point, and clearly defined.

The study also states that almost 40 per cent jobseekers feel that a confusing job description gives them a negative perception of the company, thus stopping them from proceeding further with the application.

#3 Personal touch matters

After carefully assessing the positives and negatives of the organisation, the millennial jobseeker submits his job application. And then, anticipates a response. And they have their preferences here too.

According to the study, for over 53 per cent jobseekers, a personalised email is the ideal form of communication an employer should adopt, even if their applications are declined.

Almost 38 per cent are also happy with a simple phone call. Only 8 per cent were okay with automated e-mails, states the report. These findings point towards the fact that the 'digital natives' seek 'personal touch' when it comes to interactions with potential employers.

#4 Speed is of the essence

Anything that is repetitive or time-consuming results in millennial jobseekers quickly losing interest in applying for the job. Automated emails, multiple-level interviews and lengthy applications processes are some of their biggest turn-offs.

However, the good news is that nearly 51 per cent jobseekers reported that they find the job application process easier today than it was two-three years ago. Still, 33 per cent jobseekers, felt that application processes had become more tenuous due to the increasing length of the application process.

Almost 38 per cent employees reported the job application process still takes too long to complete. In addition over 31 per cent jobs seekers reported that the recruitment process had become too automated with little or no human contact.

#5 Facts, not folks, are decision-makers

It's no more just the family or friends who make the difference. For 39 per cent jobseekers, views, reviews and feedback shared on company rating platforms matter the most while deciding on a job. Social forums and friends/family take the second position with 23 per cent votes, while the viewpoints of peers matter to 15 per cent of these millennial jobseekers.

Whether it's planning a vacation by reading reviews and comparing prices or looking for a good eating joint in a new city. New Age consumers are switched on and connected with tools that allow them to quickly find reliable crowd-sourced information and insights.

Competent professionals do similar research when planning their next move and advancing their careers. They remain on top of their professions by researching the best employers in their domain, reading up on their company reviews, going through their interview questions, researching their current openings, enhancing their own skills and bench-marking their skills and salaries with others in the industry.