Join Maria and Michelle for today’s short REL Talk episode, where they discuss how things have quickly shifted from an employee’s market to an employer’s market. Much of this is due to predictions of an impending recession, but the fourth quarter also plays into it a bit. Where applicants could, during and immediately following COVID, make more demands of potential employers and even had their pick of multiple options, this is no longer the case. Now applicants need to stand out.
Today’s episode is the first in a series, where our hosts plan to spend 20-30 minutes on each step of the recruiting process. So don’t miss today’s episode of this new series! In each episode, Michelle and Maria will offer three to four tips to help applicants find success.
The Finer Details of This Episode:
Quotes:
“Organizations are being overly cautious and we’re starting to see some layoffs.”
“This is a great time for everybody to get their resume in order.”
“You’re probably not going to get headhunted unless you are in a really critical position that’s hard to fill, or in senior leadership or executive positions, which are almost always hunted.”
“You have to look attractive on paper.”
“What are those key words you’re using to describe your experience and skill, and do they link back to the keywords that are part of the job description?”
“You also want to make sure that your professional social media… are aligned and have the same message that you are presenting through the applicant tracking system.”
“We highly recommend, if you’ve been searching aggressively for more than three months, that you seriously consider reaching out to a professional. Whether it is us at REL Talent, one of our partners, or people that we collaborate with, reach out to someone to get help either with your resume, the screening process, or the hiring process.”
“Find a way to talk to a recruiter to get feedback.”
“Even when…you’re not looking, this is a good time to sit with recruiters and get some insights.”
Show Links:
REL Talent: HR Consulting
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