Approaching the Fall/Winter Hiring Season

It is important to be adaptable while anticipating the Fall/Winter hiring season. Furthermore, as layoffs become the norm and companies change their business model approach to the marketplace it is not just being modified for today but for the future of how work will be executed.

One must be realize that it will no longer be enough to have the skills, the requirements, being a great story teller in an interview with a desire to secure employment. Having a strategy with fundamental principles that are aligned to meet your needs and the job market needs will be crucial.

Here are some key strategies you can use to help you be better prepared for this competitive job market:

1. Assess Workforce Needs (Know your industry)

2. Updated Job Descriptions (Assess changes, have clarity)

3. Employer Branding (What makes the company standout)

4. Leverage Technology (How is the company using technology to be more efficient)

5. Engage Passive Candidates (Seek knowledge of the company and culture from those who have worked there or are working there currently)

6. Diversity and Inclusion (Is there diversity hiring practices executed)

7. Plan for Onboarding (Assess how people feel about the onboarding process)

8. Training and Development (Is there any skill and professional development opportunities)

9. Monitor Market Trends (What are your competitors and industry doing to stay relevant)

10. Set a Timeline (Understand a clear timeline for hiring process)

By implementing these strategies, job seekers can effectively navigate the upcoming hiring season, ensuring that they have a fair opportunity to securing employment through a robust process; not just for today but for rest of 2024 and beyond.