Do you have what recruiters are looking for in 2020?
1. Potential Growth
Do you feel like you don’t have all the skills a company is asking you for? Don’t worry! Companies are putting more importance on a candidate’s willingness and ability to grow and adapt to new challenges. These individuals tend to be prioritized over others during the recruiting process. Even if you are weak in one area, if you show that you are motivated to learn and grow, it could put you ahead of the game.
2. Diversity & Inclusion
Diversity in the workplace is a trend that grew over the past decade and shows no signs of stopping. When we say diverse, we don’t mean race, we mean generational diversity. Those that are considered Millennial and Gen Z will have different ideas than those that are part of Gen X and Baby Boomers. The presence of diverse working environments is a major trend. Bringing together people of all backgrounds, talent, and more can create stronger teams with a wider range of ideas. The hope is that they can all work cohesively for the benefit of the company.
3. Work Flexibility
There’s also many benefits of remote work for companies, which stimulates the influx of remote and flexible job postings. If you’ve been wanting a job that is more flexible, this means it will be easier for you to find what you’re looking for.
4. Passive Hiring & Social Media
Passive hiring allows companies to seek out candidates they really want. As a job seeker, you should make sure your online presence is clean, attractive, and bulked up so that it’s easier for companies to find you. LinkedIn, websites, and more are becoming all the more important in the world. Make sure all your info is up to date, there are no silly errors on your profiles, and that you check your notifications on your social media sites.
5. Interview Techniques
Hiring managers are finding new and different interview techniques to better assess candidates and find the right fit. Online skill assessments and casual interviews are just a couple of examples. The skill assessments help weed out those that don’t have the right skill set for the job and casual interviews might catch a job seeker off-guard so they can showcase more of who they really are.
There is also the rise of behavioral assessments or personality assessments. These are basically quizzes that help recruiters understand candidates’ soft skills. Soft skills are things like: how you work with other people, what motivates you, and more. This makes it easier for companies to determine if you are a good fit for their company.
6. Importance of Work Culture
Companies also put effort into creating a positive work environment and culture for the benefit of their employees. 77% of people rate culture as ‘extremely important.’ Strong work culture is a key to employee retention. Therefore, they will do their best to make sure their employees, new and old, feel at home in their organization.
7. New Skills Matter
