The job market has changed significantly since the pandemic. Job seekers are pursuing greater flexibility, more meaningful work, and better work-life balance – and hiring managers are struggling to fill roles. As recruiters, we have a bird’s eye view: we see opportunities for both hiring managers and job seekers to get what they want out of the hiring process.
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Our job is to facilitate and expedite ideal matches. And we know that one of the best ways to make that happen is to ensure that each party has compatible techniques. That’s why we want to arm job seekers with advice that’s consistent with what hiring managers are looking for, and vice versa.
Read on for some of our expert-backed recommendations to find the right person for an open role or for you!
- Network before you need to.Dear hiring managers: don’t start looking for talent when you need someone ASAP! If you continuously work towards building a large and diversenetwork, you may be able shorten the hiring process considerably.
The same goes for job-seekers – actively networking when you don’t need a new job can improve your chances of finding a great fit when you are.
- Get familiar with reputable online search tools.We have found that sites like LinkedIn are treasure troves when looking for candidates – even when you have the help of a recruiter. You can peruse your own online network to see and take advantage of filters that allow you to search by skill, seniority, location, and more to figure out what the talent pool looks like for your open role.
