U.S. employers expect hiring to pick up in the first quarter of next year, with 21 percent planning to add staff between January and March, according to the latest “Employment Outlook Survey,” released yesterday by ManpowerGroup. Employers in all U.S. regions and industry sectors expect headcount to grow.
One of the ways Bishop Partners can help employers is with a special file that we keep, called “Most Placeable Candidates” or "MPCs". We’re proud of our reputation and how attractive it is to the top performing candidates in marketing and advertising nationwide. Every week, industry leaders confidentially introduce themselves to us, share their resume and ask for our help. Taking seasonal variations into account, the net employment outlook for Q1 2018 is up 19 percent, the strongest reported in the past decade. This marks the 14th consecutive quarter with an outlook of plus-15 percent or stronger. Here’s a partial list of those candidates:
Brand Manager, Toys/Entertainment/Gaming or CPG
Copywriter, Social Media Producer
Creative Director, Copywriter, Consumer Products
Creative Services Firm CFO/COO
Creative Services Firm New Business Developer
Director of Paid Social Media
Director of Product Brand Marketing, Analytics, Strategy
Executive Creative Director, Consumer Products
Executive Creative Leader: President, CEO, COO, EVP
Senior Digital Art Director / UX Specialist
Senior Interactive Designer / UX-UI Designer / Animator
Senior Media Strategist & Analyst
VP, Director of Client Service Aviation/Finance/Food/Retail
VP, Global Paid Media
Taking seasonal variations into account, the net employment outlook for Q1 2018 is up 19 percent, the strongest reported in the past decade. This marks the 14th consecutive quarter with an outlook of plus-15 percent or stronger. Nationwide, hiring prospects are two percentage points stronger when compared with the final quarter of 2017, and employers reported an increase of three percentage points in comparison with this time one year ago.
Not only are there not enough degree holders to go around, companies are competing for talent at every turn. Of the candidates I’ve placed in the last year, more than ever received a counteroffer, several of those candidates accepted that counteroffer . . . more than ever before. This is the time of year most companies build out next year’s budget. Call an expert, like me, to recruit top talent to your company.
If you’re an employer; The largest spike in annual recruiting activity has already started .... if you haven’t upped your recruitment effort, Now Is The Time! January, followed by Feb and March is when most people change jobs. If you aren’t identifying and engaging with those candidates Now! Many of your competitors have already started and have a head start to potentially capture the best talent.
We encourage you to get in touch. We can help! Happy Holidays!