Unemployment is at 9.8% and climbing. We're starting to consistently (but slowly) see that economic indicators are suggesting that the worst of the downturn is behind us. Nobody knows the pace of recovery. Employers are starting to think about hiring and employees are starting to think about new opportunities. The unemployment rate of 9.8% is misleading, outstanding employees remain special and sought after.
According to Ted Konnerth of Egret Consulting,
"Monster and the Human Capital Institute recently found that 84% of employers felt their employees were content, while 58% of their employees expressed that same feeling. In more detail, 79% of employees are more likely to be seeking jobs elsewhere. 50% are concerned about top performers leaving their company and 57% believe employers exploited the recession to drive longer hours and lower pay from their employees."
There are successful companies who are working to identify those employees who they want to hire. Those employees who the employer feels are going to be able to lead their company into the next phase of growth. These companies are not waiting for a recovery, they're moving to make themselves a more powerful player now. There are any number of surveys indicating that there is going to be renewed hiring in the next six months. Are you ready for that next career move?
Do you know a recruiter who specializes in your area of expertise? If not, do some research and find someone you can trust. Get referrals from friends and colleagues. There are going to be premier opportunities that are not advertised. They're going to be filled by hand-picked candidates who are already successful, happy and motivated by what they're doing right now. That candidate will be enticed to leave for an even better next career opportunity.
Hiring has already started. We saw an upturn in mid-Summer. Are you ready? Are you happy? Are you being professionally challenged . . . and rewarded? Are you growing professionally? Are you being professionally (and as a result personally) fulfilled?
Take a look at that resume. Make sure it's updated with your latest "accomplishments", as opposed to "responsibilities". I have a terrific article on my website that talks about how to create an impactful resume. You can see it here.
If a recruiter calls with that next superb opportunity, be ready to respond! Get to know a headhunter who specializes in what you do . . . introduce yourself and let them know you're always interested in moving your career forward.
If you're successful and respected in the marketing, corporate communications or advertising specialty, feel free (and encouraged) to visit our website at www.Bishop-Partners.com, and upload your resume, confidentially of course. We'll respond to you!