Remote work will continue to stay
The pandemic has changed the way we view remote work. It’s likely that once the vaccine rolls out people will start to go back to offices but that doesn’t mean remote work will disappear.
Most likely, some companies will embrace remote work in their next chapters or will look to hybrid and flexible models. In our recent polls that we conducted across 5 different Empresaria brands, 66% of our followers in Europe and 56% in Asia say they are open to letting employees work permanently from home. In the same spectrum the majority from both Asia (67%) and Europe (61%) says they would like to have the option of a mixture of both working from home and working in an office available.
With remote work becoming a more viable option to employers, geography is becoming less of a factor in where you’ll look for a job. If you’re someone who might struggle to find a job because of relocation; remote work can expand your geographic parameters.
In addition, with many companies continuing to embrace remote work, it stands to reason that interviews will continue to be largely remote as well. Keep your video interviewing skills sharp, research common interview questions and follow video interview tips. It is also a good idea to highlight specific skills that makes you a strong candidate to work from home.
Although remote work seems to have its pros it might not be what everyone wants. Maybe you’re the type that works better in a place surrounded with people and interacting with your co-workers. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to discuss this with your employers and check whether the new job will be temporarily or permanently remote.
Post-vaccine hiring will rapidly increase
As the vaccine rolls-out across the world, recruitment will take off as companies start to recover. Companies will become more stable, opening the availability for new hires and the option for increasing headcount. Although it is expected that working from home will still be available to a large portion of the professional world, going back to the office will be more viable and safe. Be prepared for the new opportunities that will be available post roll-out by updating your resume, continuing to network on LinkedIn and upskilling yourself.
In order to be as prepared as possible for 2021, check out news and industry sites that monitor business and hiring trends and sign up for newsletters or Google Alerts. Follow companies you’re interested in on LinkedIn and pay attention to the types of job postings you’re seeing on job boards and the types of companies posting them. If you’re interested in learning how to optimise your LinkedIn profile, you can read our articles on how to attract recruiters on LinkedIn.
2020 has taught us skills that will we carry through the rest of our professional careers. As recruitment continues to evolve, it is important to remember that trends arise rapidly. It is crucial to stay on top of those recruitment trends to remain competitive in the market.