What can job seekers do when hiring slows down?
There has been a lot of workplace chatter lately — Possible recession? Hiring pauses? Quiet Quitting? Layoffs?
While working professionals everywhere have a lot on their minds these days, I’ve heard from a number of job seekers expressing worry about the sudden drop in communication with companies with whom they had been interviewing.
Because of the current economic climate, a lot of employers are taking a ‘wait and see’ approach to their hiring. Though companies might have forecasted a specific need and headcount in their current fiscal year, many choose to actively interview for fewer positions at the present moment due to tenuous market conditions or business performance. They opt to stagger the hiring activities, looking for cues to resume regular activity when market conditions improve.
So, what to do if you’ve been in the thick of the job search and find that companies aren’t calling you as frequently as they had earlier this year?
First, don’t worry. You’re not alone. Unfortunately, this is happening everywhere and frustrating many people.
Here are five things to consider if you find yourself in a hiring slow down:
1. Shift your view to one of the long game. As companies take time to figure things out, take a step back and re-set…
