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One of the biggest challenges facing recruiters in 2024 is improving the quality of their hires. The concept of a ‘quality hire’ is not a fixed notion; it is in a constant state of evolution as new technologies disrupt business as usual and new skills emerge as key factors in the hiring decision. This dynamic shift in the definition of a quality hire is a pivotal aspect of the changing hiring landscape that employers and recruiters must stay abreast of.

Even though job openings are out there and companies need workers, snagging a job can still feel like a tough gig. It's a bit like trying to get into college - the process has its quirks.

Here are some down-to-earth tips to turn your job search around.

As an employer, it can be challenging to balance a thorough interview process with a great candidate experience that reflects well on your brand. If your interview process is too short, you may not uncover everything you need to know about a candidate, and if it's too long, you run the risk of candidates opting out of the process altogether. 

Here are a few tips to balance the two:  

A tight labor market continues in 2024 with more job openings than available candidates and higher wages across sectors.

In Q1 2024, the highly reputable ITR Economics unveiled its latest forecast on U.S. private-sector employment. This forecast, which we are about to delve into, holds significant implications for the future of the labor market.

Things are going great around the office.  You have a solid group of employees and your new marketing strategy is bringing in a steady flow of clients.  The new office is finally finished and everything is back to normal.  You have made it through the rough times, and now you have time to focus on those important projects that will help keep your business at the forefront of the industry.  Life is good, until…

Time and again, I see business owners make hasty hiring decisions because they don't have the time to perform a thorough quality search. Making hasty hiring decisions can have detrimental effects on both employers and employees, leading to a range of problems that may outweigh the perceived benefits of a quick recruitment process. Rushed decisions often result in overlooking crucial aspects of a candidate's qualifications, cultural fit, and long-term potential.

It’s time to hire another person into your business.  Maybe you’re growing and need to add another person to your team, or maybe it is simply time to replace someone in the organization.  Whatever the case may be, you have to go out and find someone new.  You are busy growing and running your business and certainly don’t have the time to take on this task yourself, and even if you did have the time, you don’t know where to begin...

It is time to add another Research Analyst to your team.  You have read a stack of resumes and have interviewed three candidates.  All three candidates have a solid enough background, and all three have the degrees that you are looking for.  The hard part has become choosing which one to hire.  You decide to hire Jane.  She is a great communicator and was very excited about the job opportunity...

The job market is still booming, with an unemployment rate of 3.6% nationwide; it is still a great time to find a new job. But with all the online job boards and different ways to apply, how do you start a job search and find a role that checks all the boxes?

Your job search has paid off, and you have an interview scheduled. Now it is time to prepare and ensure you have everything you need to ace the interview. Here are six steps to follow to ensure you put your best foot forward.

It has happened to all of us. We connect with someone online and have great rapport; we meet them in person and hit it off. We walk away thinking this could be great, full of excitement about what the future might look like, and then... nothing... crickets. We never hear from them again. And I'm not talking about the dating world. I'm talking about applying for a job. 

By starting your job search during the holidays, you're positioning yourself to catch the attention of recruiters gearing up for new projects and expansion in the new year. The peak hiring season starts in January and February, so maximize the extra days off to ensure your job search starts the new year strong.