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Ask a recruiter how their year¡¯s going, and you¡¯re likely to see a head shake. According to Gem¡¯s 2023 Recruiting Trends report, nearly one quarter of recruiting teams saw reductions in the second half of 2022. Many are dealing with layoffs, hiring freezes, or limited resources despite headcount growth, but that isn¡¯t the full story.
Talent recruitment is experiencing a strange moment, induced by economic swings and labor market changes. Every industry is feeling the effects of the great skills shake-up where talent on the market doesn¡¯t match the jobs that need to be filled.
If you¡¯re a recruiter who¡¯s been laid off or simply want to advance and future-proof your career, now¡¯s the time to lean in instead of get out. What makes a good recruiter even better? Let¡¯s dig into ways to upskill, advance, and land a lucrative technical recruiting position.
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