Top 10 insights - Tech WorkForce We’re Embarking on a New Journey
Prabakaran Murugaiah
Building AI Agents. HR Tech Entrepreneur. Executive. Investor. Speaker.
Working from home? Seize this time to get ready for a new wave of opportunities and prepare for upcoming changes in hiring practices.
We’re all embarking on a new journey as we recover from this crisis, and a large-scale transformation of the job market is coming. At TechFetch, we want to make sure you are prepared for these changes and we’re committed to bringing you timely information that helps you enhance your career.
Here are our Top 10 insights for how the COVID-19 pandemic will transform the workplace:
1. More Flexible Work Opportunities
Every company is undergoing a major stress test on their remote work-readiness, which will increase employers’ confidence in the efficacy of alternative working arrangements. Companies will start becoming more open-minded to flexible work opportunities to attract top talent. Whether it’s expanded work from home access or fully-remote positions, we’re about to see a major shift.
2. Increased Automation
In order to offer more effective support with fewer onsite employees, companies are looking to accelerate their automation and self-service tools development, making now the perfect time to start learning tools and technologies in the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) space.
3. Accelerated Digital Transformation
Companies were already beginning to migrate to the cloud and provide mobile app-based access for consumers with self-service tools, and this innovation is now happening at an accelerated pace. The demand for developers with skills in data science, predictive analytics, and UI/UX will continue to increase as demand grows for tools like AI-assisted chatbots.
4. The Next Recession–And Associated Opportunities
The sudden drop on demand in all industries is choking cash flow and growth, pushing us towards an inevitable recession. The immediate impact will hit temporary hires the hardest, and we may be heading into a hiring freeze.
However, recessions also bring about new opportunities–especially in tech for new technologies that save time and money. Upgrade your skills now and move on from those legacy technologies.
5. AI-Assisted Hiring Practices
Companies are increasingly screening applicants using bots powered by artificial intelligence to check for the right skills and required information. Double check that your resume is 100% updated and you have filled in all required information before posting your resume to increase your odds of being seen by a human recruiter.
6. Verified Resumes
The current success rate for tech hiring is less than 5%. Verified and pre-screened resumes are gaining a lot of traction as tools to manage the volume of applications, placing the burden on the candidate to make sure they have optimized their profile.
One of the best ways to go straight to the top of a stack of resumes? Provide a resume that has been verified by a trusted third-party. TechFetch offers a free verification service so that recruiters can confidently reach out to you to discuss opportunities that are just right for you.
7. The Role of Online Resumes
Through our research with employers, we know that 80% of recruiters prefer to and proactively reach the right candidates. 50% of contract tech jobs are never posted online, so posting your resume online could bring twice the opportunities!
Proactively posting your resume is an excellent way to keep your eye on the market and know what opportunities are available.
8. Resumes Alone Are No Longer Sufficient
Having all the right keywords on your resume is no longer enough; most positions now include some type of assessment in the pre-screening process. Try TechFetch’s SkillScore Self-Test, and see how well you would do in a tech screening exam. With practice tools ready for over 1000 skills, the SkillScore Self-Test is an excellent way to prepare for your interview and help you succeed in your job hunt.
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9. The Skill Gap
Many jobs today require a diverse set of skills and knowledge of the newest tools. These demands are changing faster than ever; to help you keep up, we’ve created Demand Index. The Demand Index analyzes the most common skills for every job title, and shows you the Top 10 skills needed for every position.
Post your resume to TechFetch to receive a fully customized Demand Index for your position every single month.
Explore the Demand Index and the Top 10 skills associated with your job title. Focus your efforts on improving the exact skills that will help you most at work.
10. Professional Education
Learning doesn’t end after graduation–the dynamic nature of the tech industry requires that professionals are continually leveling up their skillset. It’s highly recommended that candidates spend at least 4 hours every week improving your current skills or learning new ones
If you’re learning a new technology, build some side projects at home to gain real experience. Attend relevant webinars at least once a month to hear from subject-matter experts to hone your skills and make yourself a more competitive candidate.
Update your resume at TechFetch.com to receive daily Job Alerts and stay on top of the latest market demands.
Stay healthy, stay safe, and take advantage of this time to set yourself apart from the crowd.
Your hard work and dedication is what will pay off in the long run. Good Luck!
Article originally published by Prabakaran Murugaiah at TechFetch.com
Sales & Marketing (back office) Expert
2 年Prabakaran, thanks for sharing!