As analysts assess the economy they are predicting that the
recovery to come will be a "jobless" recovery which will involve a
lot less massive hiring sprees and more short-term, project specific jobs that
are added and eliminated on an as-needed basis. How can recruiters prepare and position themselves to excel
in this "jobless" recovery?
- Build
long-term, value rich relationships with employers. Recruiters who create
employer relationships will be best positioned to receive the job orders
for various positions as they are needed.
- Focus
on employer relationships that have the largest potential for project-based
jobs in this new "jobless" economy. Those employers will usually
have an ongoing need for contract workers.
- Use
the downturn as an opportunity to research the needs of existing and
potential clients. You may
even want to consider becoming more proactive by identifying areas where
you as a recruiter can help them fulfill a need.
- Stay in
ongoing communication with clients and take the time to educate them on
how they can benefit from the new "jobless" recovery.
- Educate
job seekers on the opportunity for project-based work with employers.
Encourage job seekers to take advantage of the project-based positions
while they search for more long-term work during this recovery period.