4 TOP RECRUITMENT TOOLS WORTH TRYING

Jeff Mignault • September 14, 2017

Recruitment tools are more widely used than ever. Everyone wants to make the best hiring decision possible. After all, a hiring mistake can be costly and hurt your company from a financial, talent, and efficiency perspective.

In a previous blog post, we discussed Top Recruitment Tools for Talent Acquisition. Here we will discuss some additional recruiting tools you can use to improve your hiring process.

Give these top recruiting tools a try:

1. Applicant Screening Software Recruitment Tools

It’s not uncommon for companies to have hundreds or even thousands of applicants for a high profile position. Finding the few candidates who stand above the rest is a challenge. Applicant screening software can help you eliminate the unqualified. It can also assist your hiring manager in narrowing the candidate list. It will save you time. Additional, it will help you focus on candidates who have the skills, experience, and qualifications you are looking for.

2. Google Hire

Google recently entered the recruiting industry with the launch of the “Google Hire” app. It is in line with LinkedIn and other online recruiting platforms. Hire was designed to help medium sized businesses better manage their hiring process. It can help you identify candidates and build relationships, in addition to tracking candidates as they work through the hiring process.

The big plus is Hire is integrated with other Google tools such as Gmail and Google Calendar. This allows you to manage candidates from your Google account.

3. Jobs on Facebook

Jobs on Facebook allows your company to quickly publish job ads that will be accessible to your targeted candidate pool. Your job ad will appear on the Jobs on Facebook page as well as on your company business page. Candidates can search for jobs by industry, location, and type of position, providing your job ad with maximum visibility.

4. Recruiting Agencies

Working with a recruitment agency is perhaps the most effective recruitment tool. Agencies can provide you with the expert support you need to fill your organization with the best talent possible. They can help you improve hiring practices, your approach to interviews, and job ads. They also have access to the top talent you are looking for.

More Recruitment Advice

Learn more tricks and tips to improve your recruiting process. Check out these insightful blog posts:

Jeff Mignault
Leadership training workshop with a diverse team in a modern office
May 20, 2026
Discover why mid-year leadership training helps Canadian businesses improve engagement, retention, productivity, and performance. Learn how ongoing development drives stronger results.
Business leader reviewing HR strategy representing fractional HR cost savings and flexible workforce
May 13, 2026
Discover how fractional HR reduces overhead, eliminates fixed salary costs, and delivers senior expertise on demand. Learn how Canadian businesses save with a flexible HR model.
Manager pulling an arrow from unhappy to happy improving employee engagement and motivation mid-year
May 6, 2026
Employee engagement often declines mid-year due to burnout, fading motivation, and lack of milestones. Learn practical strategies leaders can use to re-engage teams and boost performance.
HR professional shaking hands with candidate, representing outsourced HR and business growth success
April 22, 2026
Discover how outsourced HR reduces overhead, lowers turnover costs, and drives measurable ROI. Learn how flexible HR models improve growth, compliance, and performance.
Manager discussing a workplace issue with an employee, representing a common leadership challenge.
April 15, 2026
Discover the 8 most common management mistakes new leaders make and how to avoid them. Improve delegation, feedback, onboarding, compliance, and team results.
Professional woman at laptop rubbing eyes, representing workplace stress and HR decision challenges.
April 1, 2026
Learn the signs you may be overpaying or underpaying employees and how salary benchmarking helps build a competitive, equitable compensation strategy.
HR discussion between two employees, representing workplace conflict and employee relations issues
March 25, 2026
Discover the hidden costs of DIY HR, including legal risks, lost productivity, and employee turnover, and when to outsource HR support for your business.
Man typing on a computer while using calculator representing payroll processing, financial analysis
March 18, 2026
Learn the most common payroll compliance mistakes Canadian employers make, potential CRA penalties, and practical steps to keep your payroll processes compliant.
Two women professionals reviewing salary documents and compensation reports together
March 4, 2026
Learn how often to update salary bands, the risks of outdated pay ranges, and best practices for benchmarking compensation in Canada.
Tense HR compliance meeting between three professionals in an office
February 25, 2026
Discover the top HR compliance risks Canadian employers face, including termination, misclassification, and employment law violations—plus how to mitigate them.