Recruitment Resources

The Economic Development Corporation of Sarasota County is committed to assisting local businesses in the recruitment of the workforce they need to be successful. The following resources are available to businesses:

Jobfocus.com
Jobfocus.com is a FREE regional website that employers can use to post their job openings and search posted resumés. Job seekers can search for open positions as well as post their resumés on this site. The internship feature allows for internship positions to be posted. The school career link provides a direct connection to the career centers at regional institutions of higher learning.

Jobs, ETC
Jobs, ETC provides a wide range of employment services to both employers and job seekers at no charge. Employer services include recruitment assistance, job fairs, job postings and referrals, applicant screening and assessment, and information on labor laws and standards. They have a location in both Sarasota and Venice. Click on their link for a complete list of services provided.

EmployFlorida.com
EmployFlorida.com is a FREE statewide website that allows employers to post open positions and review job seeker resumés. Features include a virtual recruiter search agent, labor market information, and communication with job seekers within the system email.

Other Recruitment Strategies

• Classified Newspaper Ads are probably the most widely used form of employee recruitment. Several local newspapers in Sarasota County publish ads for open positions.
• Trade Journal Ads are an effective way to recruit in a specific trade or industry.
• Job Fairs can be a great way to meet a lot of applicants at one time. The Herald-Tribune presents two major job fairs per year (April & October), and Jobs, ETC routinely hosts job fairs throughout the year and will work with employers to host onsite job fairs.
• Internship Opportunities are a great way to attract and retain a talented workforce.
• Staffing Agencies and Recruiters are another traditional means of recruiting talent.
• Layoff Notices are sometimes printed in the paper. Employers interested in recruiting from these affected workers should contact Jobs, ETC since they usually assist the company in hosting onsite job fairs for their affected workers.
• Employee Referrals (with a bonus) are a great way to recruit talent.
• College & University Career Centers are a valuable resource in recruiting future talent. It is important to establish a relationship with their office.  Click here for a list of Florida College & University Career Centers.