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Job Trends for 2022
Pandemic-related upheaval in the job market has continued, years after the
emergence of a novel coronavirus. That makes staying on top of trends even more
important for those seeking employment in 2022:
REMAINING REMOTE
There’s no sign that the work-from-home trend will be
abating anytime soon. Tens of millions of people were forced
from their workplaces during enforced lockdowns, and many
of them adapted so well they never wanted to returned to the
office. n fact nearly of those workers said they wanted
to work at home permanently in a survey conducted by
leobs. bout preferred a hybrid enironment that
split the difference.) Variants have reinforced some people’s
resolve to work remotely, but employers have also found that
they can attract a deeper talent pool — and that productivity
can actually go up. he best companies will offer fleible
options.
GOING YOUR OWN WAY
Contract work, one-off commissions and project work
will also continue to rise in as workers find that self
employment in the so-called “gig economy” is preferable to
conentional obs. hese obs proide fleibility to those who
can’t — or don’t want to — work eight consecutive hours, or
fie consecutie days. raditional hourly or salaried positions
are simply too constricting for this band of potential hires.
KNOWING YOUR WORTH
n a obseekers market like applicants held
leverage over prospective employers. This year will be no
different as companies desperate to fill positions will find
themselves negotiating more than ever. The Great Resignation
made clear that people are more willing than ever to
leave long-term jobs for something new. Companies will
have to sweeten the pot in the current job market, either
through salary increases or epanded benefit packages or
both. As expected, expanded medical coverage has become a
much bigger priority.
AUTOMATION UPTICK
Besides the pandemic, nothing has had a bigger recent impact
on our economy than technology. These automation and
machine-learning trends have added new pressure on smaller
companies, while also limiting job opportunities in the wider
marketplace. Software packages can handle many processes
now, making managing systems both easier and quicker. But
those are obs that humans once filled. rtificial intelligence
is also being used to improve accuracy, sometimes at the loss
of positions that companies would normally be hiring to fill.
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Do You Need a Résumé Writer?
Maybe you’ve struggled to get a call back, or have simply grown bored with your own life story. Maybe you got a peek at
some of other candidate submissions on a potential employer’s desk, and found your résumé lacking.
f so hiring a professional writer might help energie your
ob search. ts easy to let hours spent staring at a blank page
turn into days. Or maybe you’ve started writing and can’t
seem to edit everything down into a digestible document that
sells your candidacy to its fullest potential. n either case
a new collaborator can have a huge impact. Here’s how to
decide whether you need a résumé writer:
WHAT THEY DO
rofessional writers can create a customied rsum that
fits any new ob search. You can secure their serices ia
forprofit companies but you may also find that your local
junior college or university offers résumé writing for current
students or alumni. f you hire someone ask about their
ertified rofessional sum riter designation.
certified professionals hae undergone an etensie training
program that focuses on new trends in hiring, document
formatting, personal brand management and technical writing
— all key elements in creating a successful résumé for a
competitive
job market.
RESEARCH YOUR OPTIONS
Beyond those credentials, seek out recommendations from
other satisfied clients in particular those who work in your
ob sector. heck a potential writers inkedn page for positie
reiews and endorsements. f you hae someone in mind
already, request this material from them directly — and be
specific. Youre looking for concrete information on how this
potential search partner helped position others for success.
Those details provide peace of mind, and that might also
spark a few ideas of your own.
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LET’S GET STARTED
Remember to talk price early on. Arrive with a budget
number in mind, since only you know what you’re comfortable
with allocating for this part of your search. As with any
service, be wary of anyone who doesn’t offer a money-back
guarantee should you be dissatisfied with the results. et
discuss your work history and personal goals, and how they
fit in with the current market. professional rsum writer
may also be able to improe on any specific opinions you
have about formatting or style.