In the rapidly developing world with growth and advancements at its peak, the bar is raised each day for competitiveness in the market. Companies and their stakeholders work tirelessly to fill the market niches, in order to gain advantage over the increasingly competitive landscape. In order to do so, they require a strong and solid workforce capable of adapting to the growing demand, assisting to achieve their goals.
In the markets of USA and Europe, there is a notable gap that needs to be bridged between the job seekers and recruiters. In short, between the employers and employees. The job seekers tend to tirelessly work on the lookout for suitable jobs that’d meet their criteria, while the recruiters wait with their fishing hooks ready to get a hold of the right one, with the talents they seek.
While there is an increasing tension between the two parties, neither know the reason as to why it is difficult to recruit the right person or the person to choose or get the right job. This uneasiness in employment can be eliminated if both the employer and the employee are clear on their set goals and objectives.
The recruiter or the company should know that in order to choose the right person, the rate of resignations ought to be assessed, along with the reasons. Next the procedure of recruitment, to ensure equality of opportunity and effectiveness.
On the side of the job seeker, it is crucial that they ensure that their talents be further developed, and education revitalized. Education has no age. There is no set limit for studies, to stop or an age to start. In order to survive and stay on par with the set standards and competition, it is essential that we learn something new every day. Time is a gift yet can turn out to be our biggest lesson if not used correctly. Job seekers must ensure that they keep polishing their skills by engaging in tasks that would further enhance their talents.
In today’s world, it is easy to develop our skills with the advancement of technology. With everything placed at our fingertips, access to information and new knowledge has become a piece of cake. For instance, there are many free certificate courses one can take to hone their skills through platforms such as, Coursera, Udemy, edX, LinkedIn Learning, OpenLearn etc. Data shows that over 50% of jobs in the USA now require digital skills, making such platforms invaluable tools for career advancement.
In addition to continuous learning to enhance educational qualification, it is equally important to develop soft skills. For the success of a company, not only are the technical skills crucial, but also the soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, team work, time management and similar skills. No matter how good the employee is at his work, if he lacks the ability to interact and communicate with personnels, it would definitely affect his or rather the performance of others. Hence, this is essential to be developed by engaging in workshops or programs, or even watching YouTube videos with the intention to learn could help benefit and improve the skills of the individual in question.
Every day is a new day. A new day is a new opportunity. It is a responsibility for every one of us, to use this opportunity wisely. No matter how many degrees or levels of education we have, it’d all be fruitless without experience and knowledge in working. It would be highly beneficial for job seekers to develop their career and raise a bar in their ladder of success by joining internships. Internships gives them a world of experience, as these are opportunities with the focus only on the job-learning and not in financial terms. By internships one gets the chance to explore more fields of learning as well as connect with industry professionals who’d help them grow to another level of success.
In the USA and Europe, there’s a lot of room for people to get to know one another as the barrier of communication nor interaction is absent. Hence, individuals should use this opportunity and participate in professional forums, attend webinars or any related or non-related workshops and always keep themselves updated. With change being constant in today’s world, we tend to miss out on opportunities or important news. But with effort comes success. The more effort and time we invest into making ourselves better, the more it paves the way for success.
LinkedIn is a popular platform that’d help connect professionals with the ones working towards growth. It assists one to recruit a suitable candidate as well as for candidates to get the suitable job. In the USA, LinkedIn has become a primary tool for career development, enabling job seekers to highlight their achievements and recruiters to find suitable candidates. Similarly, Europe offers platforms and events tailored to specific industries, fostering connections that drive professional growth. One should always develop a growth mindset, in order to become successful in life. Every failure is a lesson. A lesson through which one can identify themselves as to who they are, where they stand, and how they can become a better person. A willingness to embrace challenges, seek feedback, keep learning and develop themselves, carves a successful professional. Ability to balance work and family life, needs and wants, success and failure are all skills that should be adapted for success. In a world where adaptability and commitment is key, the more effort put in, hard work, self-learning, self-improvement and continuous learning to develop as both an individual as well as a professional is crucial to remain a demand in the competitive market in this ever-evolving global and developing world and technological era.