We’ve all seen tremendous change over the last 4 years. Some industries have thrived. Some have struggled. Most have done a bit of both in that time.

This may be common sense, but it is important to align yourself with industries that are growing. That wisdom applies to job seekers and sales people. Let’s face it, we are all one or the other (or both) at some point.

I frequently get asked about our industry focus at Hirewell. It has always been a complicated answer. Tech has consistently been our number one industry. But we’ve always been very diversified. Being based in Chicago, we’ve mirrored the businesses based here. And Chicago has an extremely diversified mix of companies.

Over the past 12 months, we’ve helped hundreds of companies hire thousands of people. That has spanned Manufacturing, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Life Sciences, Not for Profits, Tech/Software, Financial Services, Insurance, and Professional Services.

That diversification has helped us tremendously as the job market has changed.  While Tech hiring has greatly slowed. Other areas have held steady. When we do our monthly sales meetings, ensuring our Business Development efforts target growing industries is our number one priority. 

My colleague James Hornick recently joined Sales Assembly’s Revenue Jam podcast to discuss this concept. Check it out!

Determining When to Shift Your Industry Focus

James Hornick was recently on Sales Assembly’s Revenue Jam podcast, hosted by Jeff Rosset, to discuss how to make sharp direct pivots in business and deal with change in a strategic way. James shares his experience of identifying opportunities for pivoting his business by building good relationships and leveraging existing client relationships. They also discuss the importance of in-person meetings and networking events for salespeople, the challenges of hiring in the tech industry, and the importance of looking beyond the resume. Tune in to learn how to make the most of your business in uncertain times and find the right people to help you grow. 

—Matt Founder, CEO - Hirewell

COMING SOON

The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 69 "Hiring Shouldn't Be An Experiment"

When the job market is hot, interview processes are their most efficient. Companies go the extra mile to get people interested and on board. Job seekers are energized and excited to hear what great career opportunities await.

When things slow down, the wind gets sucked out of the room. Companies waffle and find reasons not to hire people. Job seekers get jaded and their frustration spills over.

But why should companies do anything different in down times? Why make an interview process longer or change requirements mid-stream?

Jeff Smith and James Hornick address the root causes of the downward candidate experience spiral in The 10 Minute Talent Rant, Episode 69 "Hiring Shouldn't Be An Experiment"

Date and Time: Wednesday, July 12th at 11 am CT

Add to your calendar here. 

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LinkedIn Live (follow James Hornick for the notification)

Hirewell's YouTube, Facebook, or Twitter accounts.

Replays will be available via Hirewell Talent Insights.

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Cracking the Career Code, Episode 7 "How to Ensure Your LinkedIn Looks Legit"

In this episode, Matt and Kierra discuss things you can do to legitimize your LinkedIn Profile. You would be surprised to know the number of fake profiles we come across on LinkedIn daily. Matt and Kierra go into detail about common trends they have seen with candidates who are certainly not who they say they are. Here are some ways to make sure you are not mistaken as a fake candidate during your job search.