2018 saw the lowest unemployment rates in over a decade and the competition for top talent was high. Our best stories and blog topics from 2018 reflect how businesses and employees were affected by the shift from an employer to a candidate-centered job market.
Even though it was difficult for businesses to find top talent, they were still experiencing growth and adding new positions to their teams. A popular topic for employers in 2018 was how to find talented employees and entice them to join their team.
The low unemployment rate also opened up opportunities for top employees and job seekers. Job search tips and career growth during the candidate drought also advanced as an important topic this past year.
As we move into 2019, many of our best blog posts will still hold true and the candidate-driven job market is still going strong. Keep reading to find out more about these popular topics and how you can adapt the advice to your 2019 hiring and job search strategies.
Given the low unemployment rate and tough competition for top sales talent, it’s no surprise that partnering with a sales recruiting firm was a widely explored topic in 2018. In our sales recruiting face-off post, you will get a visual comparison of hiring top sales reps on your own vs. partnering with a recruiting firm. Afterward, you will have a better understanding of the time and effort that goes into sales recruiting and you can decide which option is best for your company.
It’s no surprise that digital marketing roles were on the rise in 2018 and that trend will continue to grow in 2019. If your company doesn’t have a digital marketing presence yet, then you need to check out this article to find out which positions you should to add to your team this year.
While the low unemployment rate makes hiring more difficult for employers, it creates the ideal environment for talented job seekers and employees to find better opportunities. Even if you’re not actively looking for a new job, that doesn’t mean you should just sit idly by during this time. Instead, find out simple ways you can increase your likelihood of being approached with an amazing opportunity and take advantage of the job seeker market.
More Millennials are starting to dominate the workforce and flexible and remote work options are high on their list of workplace priorities. But before you offer this perk, find out best practices for managing a remote sales team and how to deal with any issues that might occur in this model.
Many industries were thriving and companies growing in 2018, leading to new job creation and opportunities. As companies continue to add new jobs in 2019, it’s important that your HR function can handle this growth, along with their day-to-day job function. If you’re projecting to hire for multiple jobs at once, you might want to consider reaching out to the experts for additional help sourcing or recruiting.
Digital marketing jobs were the most in demand for marketing departments in 2018 and competition for top marketing talent continues to be high in 2019. Use these questions during your 2019 marketing interviews and if you want to hire the right digital marketing professional for your company.
The low unemployment rate has created a candidate drought and is making it difficult for employers to find and hire talent. However, that’s not the only way it’s affecting employers and their businesses. Keep reading to find out what exactly a candidate drought is and tips for what you can do about it this year.
The shifting job market has created a very favorable environment for employees and job seekers looking to find a new role, but that’s not the only perk of this market. Find out what other opportunities are available for employees and how you can take advantage of them during this candidate drought.
In today’s market, you can no longer rely on old or outdated recruiting efforts. Today, you have to completely shift your frame of mind and adapt your current tactics to find the talent you need. Keep reading to get a comprehensive list of strategies you can use when recruiting in 2019.
Top talent today knows what they’re worth and will seek out new opportunities to make sure they’re compensation lines up accordingly. If you’re not offering candidates a competitive compensation, then they won’t have any trouble finding a company who will. Find out more insight into how top candidates are behaving in today’s market and how you can make an offer they won’t be able to resist.
