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Debra Wheatman, President of Careers Done Write, provides expert insight to the job search process that puts your career in gear with tips for interviewing, networking, job search strategies and how to create a winning resume and cover letter.
A New Reality: Rescinded Job Offers
Despite the “Chicken Little” headlines, the current job market remains the hottest it’s ever been, with more open roles than candidates. However, there are some sectors that are already being hit by economic factors beyond anyone’s control. B2B tech is one such industry, and this is having an impact on hiring. While hiring freezes and layoffs are common responses to high rates of inflation and economic uncertainty, this time around we are seeing the very uncommon practice of hiring companies rescinding offers. Although this is by no means a pervasive practice, going from virtually zero to even a fairly small amount of rescinded offers feels like a huge shift. And of course, it is the rescinded offers that are getting the most attention both in the mainstream media and on LinkedIn….
Ask Deb: Should I Take This Job?
Hi Deb:
I’ve been at my current company for 4 years. I was not actively looking to leave, but I was contacted by a recruiter on LinkedIN about a job at a competitor of ours. Long story short, I went through the interview process and now have an offer in hand. The compensation package includes a base salary that would be a 30% increase. However, there are several things about this company that give me pause.
I think I have the answer to my dilemma—I’m leaning toward declining--but I wanted to run it by you before I made a decision….
Recruiting Is Broken, and It’s Repelling Candidates
These last few weeks, there have been many alarmist stories on social media and in traditional media about impending layoffs and recession. Inflation is kicking up, and with it, so are the prices of consumer goods. However, unemployment remains historically low, and it is still a candidate’s market. Many companies of all sizes in all sectors have open roles that they’ve been unable to fill. I’ve had hiring managers ask me why recruiting in this market is so hard. After all, in such a hot market, shouldn’t there be a flood of qualified applicants for an open req? Yes, but also no.
Practical Advice for New Grads
It’s that time of year again—colleges and universities are unleashing thousands of new graduates, many of whom will be entering the workforce. I recently wrote about what Gen Z wants out of their careers. Because college career counseling centers often dispense outdated, impractical, bad advice, I thought it wise to revisit the topic of What New Grads Need to Know….
I Can’t Fill My Open Positions Because No One Wants to Work!
No one wants to work. I have all these open positions that I am unable to fill. My recruiting team can’t find me any qualified candidates. I know that this is supposedly a “candidate’s market,” but I think that candidates should be storming the gates to interview here. My head recruiter suggested that part of the problem might be that I didn’t bother to do any salary benchmarking, and I’m offering 30% below market for the industry. She can’t be right about that. I used hard data, such as my opinions and feelings, to develop the compensation budgets….
In Transition? Here Is What You Need to Know.
If you’re in the midst of a career transition, you know that it is a time that can be difficult to navigate. Changing careers, reentering the workforce, or switching industries can feel like an unwieldy undertaking. External challenges such as ageism, lack of direction, and outdated skills can make this process seem overwhelming. Although there are undoubtedly obstacles, a career transition is not an insurmountable endeavor. Here are some tips to help you on your journey to your new career….
2022 Job Search Trends to Closely Monitor
It’s officially the holiday season, and that means it’s time for the annual retrospective, along with a look forward. Each year, I like to reflect upon the past year’s trends and what we can expect in the coming year….