As of August 2016 the unemployment rate in the United States was 4.9 percent, and in Kansas and Missouri the rates are currently 4.4 and 5.1 percent, respectively. Where household debt, taxation, and overall economic growth are concerned, these numbers, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, are great news for denizens of the nation. Likewise, businesses across all sectors of the U.S. economy are witnessing steady growth for the first time since 2009, ushering out an era of widespread financial precariousness.
This improvement of the economy presents something of a catch-22 for employers. After all, a healthier economy means higher demand for products and services, which for businesses translates to the challenging but ultimately positive potential for unprecedented growth. That being said, top talent can be hard to find, and this is especially true in the present, when an ever-growing number of businesses is seeking to expand. All of this is to say that those on the job market today can afford to be picky.
For employers, competing for the top candidates on the market begins with taking a good, hard look at their recruitment strategies. In many industries, gone are the days of receiving resumes from a slew of highly qualified candidates for each advertised position. This is certainly true within the engineering, manufacturing, and construction industries, where skilled, experienced project managers, account managers, engineers, production supervisors, and technicians are in high demand—and thus, very likely, already employed at a competing firm.
This is where a contract recruiting firm in Kansas City such as Austin Nichols Technical Search enters into the equation. Many candidates—and especially those belonging to the millennial generation—are on the constant lookout for bigger and better job opportunities. Others are disengaged with their current job but have no idea that their dream position has just opened up elsewhere. A skilled recruiter can help a company revamp their recruiting strategy by developing new qualification standards, analyzing workplace needs to envision an ideal candidate, and broadening the reach of a search to connect with potential candidates they might otherwise have never known about. And once the resumes start rolling in, a recruiter also works to identify those candidates who possess the unique combination of education, experience, personality, and growth potential the client is looking for. With the help of a recruiter, growing your business to meet growing demand is not merely possible; it’s also an amazing opportunity to get ahead.
Austin Nichols Technical Search takes the heavy lifting out of the hiring process by streamlining and finessing it at every stage—from advertising through interviews. Is your business seeking to acquire the best available talent in today’s highly competitive job market? If so, we’re ready and eager to help.
A trusted Kansas City recruiting company since 1988, Austin Nichols Technical Search offers direct hire and contract recruiting for engineering, manufacturing, and technical positions. Our expert team of direct hire and contract recruiting professionals is dedicated to helping our clients stay ahead of the game by acquiring top industry talent.
