How has hiring changed in the past few years?

Dayton Daily News Health-care hiring event at Sinclair Community College

Photos and text by Carole A. Judge

"Our hiring process is all online and our applicants have to have an e-mail address so they can receive status updates and messages from us." -Lynda Anello Staffing specialist, Hospice of Dayton

"During this economic climate, we're continuing to hire qualified professionals to build our active candidate database, but moreso through word-of-mouth, referrals and personal recruiting versus print and online advertisements." - Leslie Kahn-Bell President, Cirrus Concept Consulting

"In today's market, it's become much more competitive among job-seekers, which allows us to have a larger candidate pool." - Ben Moushon Recruitment coordinator, Kettering Medical Center

"I'm seeing hiring practices move toward networking and everything is now online. More companies are using Web-based systems." - Jennifer Wunderlich Recruiter, Community Blood Center/Community Tissue Services

"Nurses are looking more for stability, not just going for the highest dollar. They want to be with a company where they are appreciated and part of a team." - Alex North Recruiter, Supplemental Health