Finding the best job and talent: Introducing the JHU staff Eightfold recruiting system

Starting today, Nov. 3, JHU staff can explore internal roles through the job navigator within myCareer and external candidates will be directed to careers.jhu.edu to access the university's new recruitment platform, hosted by Eightfold, that enhances candidates' hiring experience by matching them to roles best suited to them.

"All candidates will be given an opportunity to guide their JHU job search by uploading their resume and creating a career profile, which will aid the JHU Talent Acquisition team in finding the best candidates for each available role," says Tracey Morris, executive director of Talent Acquisition.

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This introduction of the platform marks a more strategic approach to recruitment at JHU, creating a transparent experience for candidates and streamlining the hiring process for managers. It also provides the university with new ways to communicate with candidates, using text messaging and personalized emails to direct candidates to the right role.

"With the new capabilities to find the right opportunity, candidates are getting guidance on what roles to apply for, [and that process] is giving our recruiters and hiring managers the best selection of talent," says Jonathan Thompson, director of Talent Acquisition Strategy.

Hiring managers will soon receive information and training on the enhanced hiring process that now includes JHU Eightfold recruiting.

JHU staff also can use myCareer to create a profile and assess their skills. This platform brings together the university's major career growth initiatives as it joins Career Architecture, enhanced learning opportunities offered through myLearning, and the resources of the Center for Staff Life Design.

To get started, access the myCareer resources:

• myCareer: Platform Introduction, Self-Paced
• myCareer Quick Start Guide
• myCareer FAQ
• myCareer Live Workshops