Whether\u00a0you\u2019re\u00a0refreshing your resume\u00a0as a result of\u00a0the pandemic or are planning\u00a0on leaving\u00a0your current role in 2021, one thing is for certain in a new year begging for certainties: There are changes in the way organizations hire workers.<\/p>
As the coronavirus pandemic accelerated remote and hybrid work models- effectively changing the world\u2019s approach to work, job seekers must be aware of what to expect entering the new work\u00a0world\u00a0this new year.\u00a0<\/p>
Here\u2019s\u00a0what candidates can expect\u00a0during their 2021 job search:\u00a0<\/p>
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2021\u00a0will see<\/a>\u00a0an increase in workers looking for new jobs within their\u00a0current\u00a0organization. Employers will first source their own internal networks, direct sourcing programs and networking platforms for the skills needed. Deloitte\u00a0reports organizations believe the approach will help employers apply talent they already have more effectively.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> This means current employees or contract workers should become better adept at navigating internal job role processes and ensure their skills and training are\u00a0up to date.\u00a0<\/p> Direct Sourcing, however, can also engage the external market – which can include alumni, silver medalist and referrals as well as other pre-identified workers who can be\u00a0curated directly or through a curation\u00a0team.\u00a0<\/p> As social\u00a0distancing\u00a0has dictated\u00a0the way\u00a0candidates and hiring managers\u00a0now\u00a0connect,\u00a0it’s\u00a0important\u00a0that job seekers are diligent about their digital presence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> In today\u2019s digital age of content creation and content sharing, organizations are increasingly finding candidates through the content they post and share online.\u00a0<\/p> This means candidates can also focus their job search strategy on developing their digital footprint to get noticed. Ensure social media accounts are scrubbed and begin\u00a0to curate and create content\u00a0– such as blog posts,\u00a0videos\u00a0or a contributed article – that will\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0thought leadership.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> Job seekers must also ensure their digital footprint\u00a0matches\u00a0the skills and experience listed on their resume. This means\u00a0it is\u00a0also important to\u00a0make sure,\u00a0for instance, that the work\u00a0history section of your LinkedIn profile matches the dates, organizations,\u00a0skills\u00a0and work experience listed on your resume.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> Problem solving and adaptability soft skills support the willingness and capability of an individual to change their approach to getting the job done under new and ever-changing circumstances.\u00a0These soft skills are and will be needed\u00a0in order to\u00a0adapt to the ever-evolving workforce norms.\u00a0<\/p> As roles are reimagined within organizations, employers need workers with these skills\u00a0in order to\u00a0save on the time and costs of sourcing an external resource\u00a0–\u00a0yet\u00a0these skills\u00a0must be\u00a0evident\u00a0on a candidate\u2019s resume.<\/p> As remote\u00a0and hybrid approaches to\u00a0work\u00a0have\u00a0become the new normal,\u00a0organizations have increased flexibility\u00a0in order to\u00a0accommodate different work hours and\u00a0in-person\u00a0requirements.\u00a0In fact,\u00a0Statistics show that there was a\u00a092% increase in remote jobs<\/a>\u00a0between September 2019 and September 2020.\u00a0<\/p> This means candidates who would have previously rejected a job due to a long commute are now more likely to\u00a0apply to positions outside their typical location parameters.\u00a0However, as digital is\u00a0the new normal, candidates should ensure they have the right remote work set-up to\u00a0comfortably,\u00a0efficiently\u00a0and\u00a0effectively\u00a0work off site.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> Job seekers can expect diversity,\u00a0equity\u00a0and inclusion to play greater roles in hiring as well as in company policies.\u00a0<\/p> Since the summer of 2020,\u00a0Company review website, Glassdoor has experienced a 66 per cent increase in users listing diversity and racial equity in their reviews.\u00a0Glassdoor has since launched\u00a0new tools<\/a>\u00a0for users to review and rate\u00a0how organizations handle issues related to DEI. Users can also share demographic information.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> While the pandemic had a negative impact on many industry sectors on a global scale, others have thrived and are\u00a0predicted\u00a0to exceed expectations in 2021. These industries include:\u00a0<\/p> E-commerce or online retail:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>As of 2020, e-commerce accounts for\u00a014.1 per cent of total retail sales<\/a>\u00a0– a number expected to grow to 22 percent by 2023.\u00a0 Healthcare<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Positions like a nurse practitioner is\u00a0expected to see a 52 per cent increase in job growth in 2021. Other high demand positions will include occupational and physical therapy\u00a0assistants\u00a0well as behavioral, mental health and substance abuse issues. Specialized fields like speech-therapy\u00a0pathologists\u00a0are\u00a0also expected to see a 24.9 per cent increase in demand in 2021.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> Navigating\u00a0a job search during a pandemic can seem like a daunting task, yet jobs are out there, and organizations are hiring \u2013 the new normal\u00a0is\u00a0just\u00a0a tad different.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\tFind a Job\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n\n Your digital footprint<\/strong>\u00a0matter<\/strong>s<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>
Problem\u00a0<\/strong>solving and adaptability skills are in\u00a0<\/strong>demand<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>
Geography is less of a\u00a0<\/strong>factor<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>for hiring\u00a0managers<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>
Diversity,\u00a0<\/strong>E<\/strong>quity<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/strong>I<\/strong>nclusion<\/strong>\u00a0(DEI)<\/strong>\u00a0will play greater roles<\/strong>\u00a0than ever<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>before<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>
Three major industries keep\u00a0<\/strong>growing<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h3>
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Tech<\/strong>\u00a0and telecommunications:<\/strong>\u00a0The arrival of fifth generation technology, or\u00a05G,\u00a0is predicted to boost global GDP by\u00a0$800 billion\u00a0across multiple industry sectors. By 2023, 5G\u00a0is\u00a0expected to\u00a0create\u00a022.3 million jobs.<\/a><\/p>