QR codes are special patterned images that phones can use to convert into usable data such as webpage links quickly. This can be handy at recruiting events, job fairs, flyers, etc. so candidates can scan a QR code with their phone and quickly view your career page or job postings.
- Create a new or use an existing job posting(s). It may also help to create a job posting unique to a job fair to tailor the content for a specific audience.
- View the details of the job posting.
- Click Job Page or Application Page under 'External Links' towards the right of the page. This may open a new tab/window.
- Copy the URL that will be used for the QR code.
- Change the source code within the URL from "ccp" to the external source you want to track. In our example below, we want to track applicants from the career fair.
- Original
- https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/jobapplication/198666?appsource= ccp
- Example for the Career Fair
- https://jobs.ourcareerpages.com/jobapplication/198666?appsource= careerfair
- Paste the URL into the appropriate field of your QR code generator.
- Any QR code generator can be used and found through a quick search via Google, Bing, etc.
- Save and use the QR code as needed for candidates.
- The 'Apply Source' from the 'Contact Info' of a job candidate will show where they applied from.