Amid hiring freezes and layoffs, falling markets and soaring inflation, the noise over quiet quitting and the strife over return to office, wouldn’t it be nice for some good news on the talent front? Well consider this: Companies are measurably moving toward skills-first hiring and away from college education as a prerequisite for well-paying jobs.
It took surviving a 40-foot fall for me to understand what it really meant to own my career. In 2010, I had chosen a career in the military. Until this point in my life, my career path was simple: get straight A’s, graduate, and attend college. But I wanted to challenge myself, serve others, and
What if you were a real estate broker in charge of selling a house, but you didn’t have much say on how the property was priced? Talent acquisition leaders can relate. Recruiters are under pressure to “sell” candidates on why they should join a company. But they often have limited input over setting compensation policies.
With turbulent times expected ahead, C-level leaders say their top workforce priority over the next six months is to keep employees motivated and engaged. And 39% believe that outlining clear career paths and development opportunities will help. Creating a supportive learning environment has never been more critical. LinkedIn’s Global Talent Trends report finds the things
As job openings remain at near-record highs in the U.S., it might appear that employees have every opportunity to advance their careers right now. But with a recession looming, hiring is predicted to level off and businesses may be forced to slash their workforces as a way to cut costs. There’s a lot of uncertainty
Your job candidates are interviewing you as much as you’re interviewing them. They want to know if your company, role, and hiring manager align with their career goals and personal needs. Take time during the initial phone interview to thoroughly and thoughtfully answer your candidates’ questions. This can help you engage your candidates while you
Tech jobs have taken a beating recently, with 55,000 layoffs in the last several months alone. That’s been hard on employees around the world, but especially recruiters, who are often among the first to be shown the door. Yet even in the toughest times, there are reasons for optimism. “What gives me hope in this
If you feel like you’re experiencing whiplash right now, you’re not imagining it. A year ago, requisitions were piling up at such a furious pace that recruiters barely had time to breathe, let alone take a lunch break. Now, at many organizations hiring has slowed to the point that a growing number of teams are
Job postings are often the first interaction job seekers have with your brand and may be your only opportunity to engage a given candidate. You need to make a great impression, especially if you want the most in-demand talent to apply. But what if coded language is sabotaging your efforts? The way you communicate matters
When you’re running a company, every second counts. A successful CEO doesn’t have the luxury to spend a lot of time chitchatting over lunch. If they’re experienced, they’ve likely learned how to drill down quickly in order to find the most important skills or character traits they’re looking for in a new hire. Here are
