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Research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of Indeed in 2014, found that 78% of US jobseekers said they would use their mobile devices to apply for jobs if the process was simplified. We have to admit it seems recruiters have taken notice because if you’ve been searching for a job via the likes of a tablet or smartphone in recent months, you may have noticed a new phrase has popped up on many of the recruitment sites and career pages – ‘apply for this job from your mobile device’.

So you’re in the market for a job. From perfecting your CV to honing your interview skills, there’s plenty job-seekers can do to keep themselves busy and improve their chances of securing their dream job.

In January this year, newly released figures from Eurostat showed that 11,000 people were returning to work in the UK each week. With the employment rate returning to pre-recession levels, the Work and Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith said Britain’s job creation was “the envy of Europe.”

In June 2014 the UK Government introduced new legislation that gives employees the legal right to ask for flexible working options. The Government said it wanted to abandon the “cultural assumption” that flexible working arrangements are confined to parents and carers, and ensure the practice applies to all.

With tinsel decoratively dangled across workstations, office gossip going into overdrive following the Christmas party and a general buzz around the workplace that only Christmas can create, there’s no denying the festive season is now in full swing.

As employees of all trades are looking forward to a well-earned break, 2015 is just round the corner and the savviest of recruiters and employers are formulating recruitment strategies for the forthcoming year.

We take a look at five recruitment strategies for 2015 that are likely to prove an invaluable asset in attracting the best candidates, staying ahead of competitors and generating company growth next year.