The Great Divide in the Post-Pandemic Job Market
If you are a business owner looking to fill one or more positions you are likely rather frustrated right now. You’ve got applications and bodies for positions, but you are probably struggling to find the right fit for your needs and your team. You know it’s not only important to find the right candidate for the job, but it’s also imperative they mesh with your team and fit the culture of your company.
On the other side of the coin, if you are searching for a new job, you are likely just as frustrated. You might be looking for a more suitable place to work. Maybe you want to work 100% remotely or at least have the option to work a few days from home each week. Perhaps you are seeking an entirely new career opportunity.
Frustration sets in when you continually hear that there are jobs out there to be filled and everyone is hiring. And as an employer, it’s discouraging to know that there are millions of candidates looking for work. However, neither of you is able to find the right fit. What’s causing this great divide?
If you are a candidate looking for your next position, make sure you are qualified to do the job for which you are applying. Just because it might look easy, or be entry-level, does not mean you are qualified for the role. If you have worked as a bartender for the past 10 years, the hospital is not going to hire you as a medical technician until you have the right skill set.
If you are looking to fill open positions on your team, now is not the time to be too picky. We’re not encouraging you to hire the first person who applies, rather, you might need to focus on culture fit and plan to train the skills necessary to do the job.
At We Recruit Well we help connect business owners with the right fit for their team and needs. We guide you through our process from start to finish. And we do the work. Not a bot! There is nothing wrong with AI and using automated systems to work efficiently, however, in this current job market, human intelligence and empathy are needed more than ever so those scrappy, diamond in the rough candidates are not overlooked.