Author: M Moore

The number of job postings has bounced back since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, but talent shortages have brought challenges in filling those roles, according to a new report by JobAdder.According to the “Global Recruitment & Staffing Industry Report: Q2 2021,” job orders at recruitment agencies indicate employer confidence as well as employment demand. Previous JobAdder reports have shown a strong rebound in job orders since the low point during COVID-19, and there is a strong upward trend in job posts for most markets. All five regions surveyed (Australia, New Zealand, UK and Europe, US, Canada) have seen significant increases in job postings since Q2 2020.That said, the level of candidate interest in positions is wavering — 41% of workers around the worl...

Kasim Kabbara is a first-generation college graduate who studied abroad in China. The 24-year-old double majored in television, film and radio, and the African-American diaspora at the University of Texas. And yet this past spring, none of his skills and experiences came across in his third round of interviews for a competitive summer internship at SiriusXM.Interviewing remotely, Kabbara never met with a recruiter at SiriusXM. Instead, the company sent a link instructing him to record himself answering a few interview questions on the spot. He says he was given 30 seconds to practice and two minutes to record how he would "describe himself" – with no second takes."You get these generic questions with short one-minute intervals, and it is hard for me to say all of the oth...

1. AnalyticsThe demand for professionals with a keen understanding of business analytics and data science is on the rise. A recent report by the Business-Higher Education Forum and PwC found that 69 percent of US executives will prefer job candidates with data skills by 2021.In addition, top companies, such as Uber, Microsoft, and Blue Apron, leverage data and analytics in their organizational processes to improve operations and drive performance.Knowing how to develop and test hypotheses, perform a cost-benefit analysis, and visualize data can not only bolster your resume but also lead to more informed decision-making that benefits your organization.2. Financial AccountingThe value of accounting knowledge isn’t limited to just numbers-focused roles. No matter your profe...

10 Ways to Attract and Retain Talent in Today's Competitive Workforce    Uncertainty in the economy and job market is driving employers to be more aggressive in their recruiting efforts. In order to attract and retain talent, it's important for businesses to focus on a few key adjustments in their current operations. Below are 10 of the best ways employers can compete with other companies vying for top talent.     Create a culture of transparency and communication.    Listen to the team and address their concerns promptly. Do not force or intimidate people into compliance; instead, be open to accepting suggestions from employees and work collaboratively with them on determining the best solutions for company issues as a team effort—and make  it a two-way working relation...