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Candidate behaviour: Hospitality and retail focus

Hireserve

Among the hardest hit was the retail industry, emerging from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. Using data from our landmark candidate behaviour research , we’re drilling down into the retail and hospitality sectors. Hospitality and retail: Where are your candidates looking? What does this tell us?

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4 Ways to Adopt Skills-Based Hiring in Retail

Vervoe

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an incredible impact on labor markets right across the world — particularly in the retail industry. In the US alone, there were 878,000 job openings in retail in March 2021, a 53% increase from the same period the year prior , according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Post a job listing.

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Why Retailers Are Taking the Lead on Skills-First

Linkedin Talent Blog

At Walmart associates undergo training to earn commercial driver’s licenses and become members of the retailer’s private fleet, where they can make up to $110,000 in their first year. Filling the skills gap Large retailers are investing significant money in upskilling workers. In the U.K.,

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How To Write A Retail Assistant Cover Letter That Gets Read

Purple CV

Don’t overlook the importance of a well-written cover letter for a retail assistant job. According to CareerBuilder, 45% of job applicants don’t make the time to write a cover letter. Below, we run through how to write a cover letter for a retail assistant position that impresses recruiters and hiring managers.

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New Resource: Top 50 Automotive Dealership Job Descriptions

Hireology

A job description is typically the first point of contact prospective job applicants have with your dealership – and can have a significant impact on whether or not they apply to your open roles. To help your dealership secure quality candidates, we’ve pulled together a job descriptions guide.

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Why 2019 is the Year of the Job Applicant in Retail Automotive

Hireology

Below, we’ve outlined several reasons why 2019 is the year of the job applicant in retail automotive – and how your dealership can attract quality candidates to support your business success. Few Job Seekers Are Interested in Retail Automotive Careers. Unemployment Remains at a Historic Low.

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Here’s Where You Need Recruitment Marketing Content — Outside of Your Careers Site

Rally Recruitment Marketing

With social media, paid ads and job boards becoming a larger part of the Recruitment Marketing mix, many job seekers are bypassing companies’ careers sites entirely during their search. For employers, job board profiles are another key platform for showcasing recruitment content that attracts candidates.