With the unemployment rate on the steady rise, numerous Americans are on the hunt for new opportunities. Moments like these are the things that excite recruiters the most. Based on the fact that they now have the chance to connect with extremely talented individuals to fill roles that have been vacant for months.

Being in an employer’s market, active job seekers will need to be more assertive and creative to stand out while on their job search. A few ways that applicants can remain unique during the recruitment process:

1. Go The Extra Mile
Since we’re no longer in an applicant’s economy, you’ll need to find other ways to stand outin an increasingly crowded candidate marketplace. Technology has allowed recruiters to stay connected with jobseekers by offering multiple different avenues of remote communication, which gives recruiters and job seekers the opportunity to build a meaningful rapport.

Utilizing technology to build a connection during the hiring process, gives applicants the chance to highlight their skills and attributes in a creative way.

2. Be Flexible
Adaptability is a critical quality to possess, and candidates who are able to be flexible to part-time roles, different locations, or levels of compensation are more likely to receive an offer.

It’s important to keep in mind that more competition exists now for each available role. So being flexible during the recruitment process stands out to recruiters and HR managers.

3. Act Now
It’s understandable to be hesitant to apply for a new role with everything going on throughout the world. However, this is the best time for applicants to put their best foot forward and remain optimistic about new employment opportunities.

Companies are still hiring and staffing firms are still looking for qualified applicants to fill these roles. Recruiters are looking for future hires that can withstand adversity and demonstrate professionalism in spite of the global transition at hand.

With the manufacturing industry continuing to produce, companies are looking for ready to work new hires, and applicants are looking for exciting opportunities. MVP Staffing takes pride in matching the right candidate with the best companies throughout the country. We pledge to help keep the workforce moving and help human resource teams recruit quickly and seamlessly during such uncertain times.

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