Swoon-Worthy Insights

Whether you’re searching for fresh talent or eager to land a new role, we will give you an insider look into the hiring process. Connecting Possibilities and Igniting Success, we’re sharing tips, tricks, and tidbits about how to find hidden gems within the industry. Our valuable insights can provide fuel for your professional aspirations to help guide you on your journey.

In this edition:

• 6 Tips for Success in Skill-Based Hiring

• How to Improve Your Profile While Job Seeking

• What Candidates Want in 2024

• Trailblazing Leaders: Swoon’s Women’s Initiative Network Panel Discussion

6 Tips for Success in Skill-Based Hiring

In the ever-evolving recruitment landscape, 2024 marks a turning point as companies increasingly pivot away from conventional resume-centric hiring practices. The new focus is on a skills-based approach, signaling numerous advantages for employers and job seekers.

When the focus is on the true skills an applicant brings instead of unrelated work experience and educational credentials that do not directly align with the sought-after skills, you’re more likely to get a great fit for the role. As your organization prepares for the next wave of talent acquisition, consider integrating a skills-based hiring approach. Read More Here

How to Improve Your Profile While Job Seeking

If you’re a job seeker, you probably know your LinkedIn profile should be up-to-date before sending your resume to potential employers or recruiters. But you might not be entirely clear on how to improve it.

From optimizing your headline to sprucing up your profile photo and quantifying your achievements, these quick tips will help you tweak your profile so you can put your best foot forward.

Take a look at all of the tips here, or share them with a friend.

What Candidates Want in 2024

Understanding candidates' shifting priorities is crucial for companies looking to attract and retain top talent. From the demand for an enhanced candidate experience to the need for flexible work arrangements, job seekers are undergoing a transformation that we started to see in 2023. Here are a few things candidates are prioritizing in 2024:

• Enhanced Candidate Experience: Candidates want to be treated well throughout the hiring process; it is truly all about the adage, “Treat others as you would want to be treated.” Communicate clearly, give them a timely response, and be transparent throughout the hiring process.

• Shortened Hiring Process: When candidates are looking for a job, they’re eager to get into motion. A long, drawn-out hiring process can be incredibly frustrating, so much so that they might just take another offer if there are delays or too many hoops to jump through.

• Flexible Work Arrangements: The shift toward remote work during the pandemic has forever altered expectations surrounding work arrangements. Consider what accommodations you can make to offer flexibility in order to attract top talent; whether it’s hybrid, fully remote, or flexible scheduling.

• Focus on DEI: Candidates actively seek companies prioritizing DEI initiatives within their work culture. By attracting diverse talent pools and cultivating environments where everyone feels valued, companies not only strengthen their business results but their ability to attract top candidates too.

• Professional Development: Candidates are placing immense value on continuous learning and professional development opportunities. Companies that invest in upskilling, mentorship, and career progression pathways stand out as employers of choice.

Ask yourself: How can your company prioritize these initiatives to stay competitive?

Trailblazing Leaders: A Panel Discussion in Honor of Women’s History Month

Swoon’s Women’s Initiative Network hosted an incredible panel of leaders to discuss leadership, inclusion, and the path forward for gender equality. Listen to this great conversation to get inspired about how you can make changes at your company, too: Watch Here

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