“Couple that with a need for specialized employees, especially in the technology and life sciences fields, and it is clear that candidates are in the driver’s seat. Often entertaining multiple job offers, workers are choosing the employer whose values align with their own and one that lays out a clear path to career advancement for them, making a strong employer brand critical to winning the best talent.”
Nearly half of CFOs and others who responded to an AICPA survey said competition for good candidates has increased.
“With the economic downturn all but behind them, companies are looking to hire for the first time in years — and they are looking to hire top-level talent.”
Job seekers always assume it’s a slow time of the year. The reality is, the jobs are there but less people are attempting to move. An active job seeker can actually take advantage of this time of year by interviewing for positions at a time where there is less competition.
Take a look at an interesting study conducted by our friends at Ranstad. “From an employer’s point of view….Winter (December, January, and February) is actually the worst time of year to hire, with just 1.4 new job seekers for every new role.” Conversely, a candidate interested in outside opportunities will be facing the least amount of external competition during the winter months.