The Hinge Research Institute recently found that 30% of mid-career professionals (typically candidates aged 30-45) quit their careers over the last year as part of the “Great Resignation.” A third of those candidates resigned without having another role lined up.
In a competitive job market packed with candidates looking for a professional change, staffing and recruiting agencies have never found it more urgent to differentiate themselves. Standing out from the competition is crucial. But it can also be helpful to look at some qualities your competitors share that make them more effective.
Job interviews can be intimidating, no matter how many you’ve been through. Of course, doing some research on the company and the role you’ve applied to is a must — but when the questions turn a bit more personal, even the most prepared candidates can find it challenging to come up with strong yet honest answers. One infamous interview question that often stumps potential hires is, “What’s your greatest weakness?”
Years of interviewing candidates teaches you a thing or two about what to look for in talent and which approaches reveal the most about potential hires’ personalities and work ethic. Having a thoughtful strategy that goes beyond references, scripted answers, and meticulously refined resumes can simplify and improve the selection process for employers, helping you find the right fit for your role or company faster. Here are just a few things you can do.
There’s no doubt about it — the pandemic has altered work routines across industries and around the world. It has forced many companies to reassess how they conduct business, and inspired employees to reevaluate what matters most to them. Some of these changes show signs of sticking around, including a demand for better work-life balance and an openness to hiring remotely. One of the most prominent trends we’ve seen emerge from the pandemic is the adoption of a hybrid work model that allows employees to blend working remotely with coming into the office.
Building a winning resume and prepping for your interview are the two biggest factors that can help you land your dream job. But there’s a small yet powerful detail candidates often overlook: writing a thank-you email to a potential employer after your interview.
Your resume is a crucial component in any job search. It’s usually the first thing recruiters and potential employers see when going through the candidate selection process. In other words, it’s the first — and most important — opportunity you’ll have to impress employers and secure your place in the interview phase. It’s important to update your resume regularly as you acquire new skills and job experiences. But if you haven’t polished yours up in a while and aren’t quite sure where to start, don’t panic. We’ve put together a few tips to help.
Are you ready to begin the next chapter of your career somewhere else? Or maybe looking to find a role that better matches your ambitions or needs? Maybe you’re reentering the workforce after some time off. No matter the reason, you’re in the market for a new job! It’s an exciting time and process, but it’s not without its challenges. For one, scrolling through job boards to find openings can be overwhelming and exhausting. So can researching companies and reading the fine print on every job description to make sure what’s being offered aligns with what you want.
For a huge segment of the workforce, the pandemic meant a sudden shift to remote work. Many of us assumed this was just an extreme measure for an extreme time, and that we’d all be back in the office for good once things went “back to normal.” But as we’ve seen, “the new normal” is a more accurate term. The question of remote versus in-person work is no longer strictly either/or. Many companies are implementing hybrid work models, which allow staff to split their time between working from home and going into the office.
Hybrid work promises the best of both worlds: the camaraderie and social stimulation of an in-person office, balanced with the more relaxed environment, lack of commuting, and self-directed pace of working from home. But toggling back and forth can have a detrimental effect on workers’ mental health. This has even led to a new term: “hybrid burnout.”