Although many companies and agencies are on temporary hiring freezes, as states begin to gradually reopen across the country, we are beginning to see select companies slowly ramp up their hiring processes again. For us, recruiting has been a challenge in the current climate given abundant hiring pauses, but gradually our clients are starting to rethink staffing for the future and that includes re-engaging eager candidates!
As hiring freezes slowly start to lift, job seekers should prepare to restart their interview processes that may have been previously put on hold. You should ask yourself- Is this an opportunity I am still really excited about even with all the changes that have occurred around me and in my own life? Is the company on stable footing for the foreseeable future? Is the company surviving and/or thriving in this new normal? What is the growth path for me should I assume the role? It also can’t hurt to check in with your recruiter or HR contact regarding a role that may have lost momentum, if anything it will reaffirm your interest in the position. This is also a good time to refine and update your LinkedIn profile and resume if you haven’t already and start reconnecting to your professional network.
While this may be an uncertain economic landscape, things will eventually rebound so it is important to think long term and maintain your career goals. While jobs may not be as prevalent as they were pre-pandemic, the right opportunity will come along eventually so try and stay positive and don’t settle as you continue your job search. We always encourage candidates to have a Plan A which includes multiple options for their “dream job” and give themselves a realistic timeline to pursue and attain this ideal role. Plan B is a smart backup plan which candidates can pursue should their dream roles not come to fruition and should they truly need to find something new (more to come about these two Plans in our next blog).
We may never go back to working the same way again, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Perhaps the future holds a more discerning and thoughtful workplace and that is something we can all look forward to.
