Candidates will join the VCE event with resumes “in-hand,” ready to answer your questions. When they enter the event they will see your “booth,” along with the other companies participating in the event. Right off the bat, they’ll be able to see your company logo and a brief description of what you are looking for in an employee. They can even see what open positions you are trying to fill, and if they like what they see, they can enter your booth. From here you can invite individuals who spark your interest to have one-on-one conversations via live chat. We also offer the option to upgrade your organization’s package to include a video option. That way you can talk, “face-to-face,” and decide whether or not you’d like to have another conversation or jump right into the interview process. The great thing about the Brazen platform is that you don’t have to sit around and wait for people to come to you, you can sift through our pool of job seekers and their resumes and select specific individuals to invite to a private chat. 

E-Commerce is a commercial transaction that takes place over the internet. Simply put, when you make a purchase online as opposed to at a store or over the phone with a sales representative, that is E-Commerce. Over the last few years, we have already seen a shift in buyer tendencies from purchasing at brick and mortar locations to making online transactions and the reason is simple – it’s easier. Things have continued to shift drastically as we face the new realities of the COVID pandemic.

Brick and mortar businesses were hit hard and many will never recover, closing their doors for the last time. At the same time, consumers have gotten used to stay-at-home mandates and have adjusted by getting everything they need delivered right to their homes. Companies of every size are starting to offer the ability to transact online and you can plan to see the world of E-commerce continue to grow and expand as we move into the new year. 

Chatbots have become the norm when you visit many websites, and can be a great way for users to get quick answers to their questions and for your organization to get quick access to prospective employees. They are great for getting the conversation started but can also be the reason people are leaving your website if your Bot isn’t up to snuff. While in the past it was normal to wait minutes before getting a response to your question, that’s exactly where it’s going to stay..the past.

If you want to incorporate a Chatbot on your website you need to have an individual(s) dedicated to monitoring the chat and making sure visitors are getting timely and accurate results. This should be a quick and easy tool that’s user friendly. You can also have automated Chatbots that can assist users as they navigate your site. They can answer commonly asked questions and help direct them around the site. You should expect to see Chatbots become even more common and even more helpful with quick replies and useful information. 

Military Friendly® is the standard that measures an organization’s commitment, effort and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunities for the military community. It’s a designation that establishes baseline expectations in key areas to earn designation. Organizations that go above and beyond the baseline expectations can earn higher levels, called “awards.” This awards system of upward mobility incentivizes organizations to always strive to do more to support veterans. These designations and awards stand out to veterans when they are transitioning to the civilian workforce. Visit militaryfriendly.com if you are an employer interested in participating in the annual survey.