Job Trends and the Recruiter Advantage
10 million jobs.
It’s the highest number of job openings the US has ever seen, and even while quit rates and layoffs are also unusually high, this is economically encouraging.
Of course, some industries have more open jobs than others. Leisure and hospitality are particularly in need of people right now. Healthcare, unfortunately but not surprisingly, is right behind.
And for hiring managers, more open jobs may seem daunting, because that means more competition for the best talent.
While keeping an eye on “the numbers” can make the hiring outlook seem by turns bleak and optimistic, in reality, your company’s success with hiring is dependent on far more than the nationwide trends.
Working with a recruiter gives you a distinct advantage when it comes to competitive hiring. Turn your passive approach of posting jobs and waiting for applicants into a proactive strategy of seeking out qualified candidates who may not have actively been searching. A talented recruiter can uncover an individual’s motivations for considering a change in addition to matching their skills and qualifications for your open position.
