The never-ending year is nearly over. But before we move on to the hopes and possibilities of 2021, we’re taking a moment to muse on the stories that shaped our year at Horizontal Talent. From adapting to the work-from-home routine to launching our Candidate Profile to ramping up our community work, these past 12 months have certainly been eventful. The WFH year As COVID-19 turned the unthinkable into reality for businesses around the world last spring, we made the decision to shift our internal workforce to a 100% remote model. Our team adapted without a hitch — staying on track…
Job seekers don’t have it easy these days. While the unemployment rate has dropped to 7.9% from its peak of 14.9% last April, it’s still much higher than it was pre-COVID. But there’s hope on the horizon. The economy is on the rebound and hiring has picked back up in many industries. Lots of opportunities are out there — but competition for open roles is fierce and candidates need to be resourceful to land an offer. To help you stand out from the crowd, we asked a few Horizontal Talent recruiting experts to share some key pieces of advice they’re giving to our consultants…
Ericka is a Boston-based graphic designer. After spending the last few years in the marketing department at a large financial firm, she’s ready for a new challenge. Once Ericka updates her resume, LinkedIn profile and portfolio website, she kicks off her job search — but she keeps running into hurdles and hang-ups that prevent her from landing the perfect gig. First, Ericka stumbles upon a job post for a junior art director at a trendy agency. Based on the description and the required skills, she believes she’d be a great fit. Only one problem — the opening was posted two…
For better or worse, video interviews have become the standard operating procedure for hiring managers. Even before the pandemic accelerated all things digital, 57% of job candidates said they preferred the video route over in-person interviews. This inclination is undoubtedly a good omen for companies looking to position themselves as technology leaders: 98% of candidates interviewed via video said the employer was innovative. In many ways, best practices for video interviews also apply to ones you conduct in person — be early, dress professionally and prepare questions that give you a sense of the candidate’s previous experience, soft skills and body language. However, the remote hiring process…
In the past, the job hopper was an unpopular brand of employee. The perception was that they darted from company to company, never seeming to find a foothold, never reaping the rewards of job stability or career advancement. But today, this narrative has shifted. The rise of the digital age and the gig economy — and most recently the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic — has shaken up the economy. For a growing portion of the American workforce, consulting has become a way of life — and the road to a rewarding career. Just ask Joey Barsness. Five years ago,…
