1.17.2020

2020 Workplace Trends, 12 Things Candidates Should Say, IT Hiring Speed Bump and More!

Alaant Advisor 2020 Workplace Trends 12 Things Candidates Should Say IT Hiring Speed Bump

by Miranda March

The Alaant Advisor is our column focused on all things going on in the world of recruiting, job placement, and search. Think of it as your weekly briefing—a handy, quick guide to what's going on.

Here's what's happening this week:

Eye on Talent: Workplace Trends for 2020

via Alaant Blogs

What are the top workplace trends for 2020? Find out via this “Eye on Talent” segment on CBS 6 – Albany with Alaant’s Miriam Dushane…

12 Things Your Candidate Should Say at Interviews

via Undercover Recruiter

Recruiters have a whole arsenal of advice for the candidates in their care. But a lot of this advice tends to be negative: don’t say this, don’t shake hands like that. As with most feedback, when critiquing a candidate’s mock-interview it is easier to address what went wrong than to cook up positive new ideas about how to do better…

IT Hiring Hits a Tiny Speed Bump

By: Jessica Davis via InformationWeek

IT hiring in December lost momentum, but it looks like it might just be a momentary blip. Here's why CompTIA remains confident about IT jobs. While IT professionals tend to be in demand, and careers in the field are stable and pay well, December was a lackluster month in terms of hiring in the industry…

Alaant Client Charity of Choice Recipients - Holiday 2019

via Alaant Blogs

We love our clients and we love giving back to our community! That's why several years ago we decided to create our Annual Holiday Giving Campaign as a way of saying Thank You to all of our clients for their business throughout the year…

The U.S. is Near Full Employment. Get Ready for a Bad Flu Season

By: Aimee Picchi via CBS News

Americans are urged to get flu shots every year, but there may be another factor that could sway them toward immunization: The country's rising employment rate. Because the U.S. is close to full employment, workplaces are more crowded, allowing the flu virus to spread more easily…

Hot Candidate of the Week!

This is one of the best candidates we've seen this week. If you would like more information on this candidate, please reach out to us right away.

Aseem - Marketing/Community Outreach Coordinator

Albany, NY

Charismatic, energetic & very professional!
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Skilled in the development of outreach strategies to connect with local businesses
Fantastic customer interaction skills and experience collaborating with multiple departments
Developed strong relationships with organizations a crossed many industry
Passionate about helping others
Familiar with basic administrative tasks and data analysis
Proficient with MS Office Suite, R Project (statistical computing & data analysis software) and various Social Media platforms
Looking for a new opportunity to grow in his career and with a company who invests in giving back to the community

About the Author

Miranda March Digital Strategist for Alaant Workforce Solutions

Miranda March, Digital Communications Specialist

Miranda has a real knack for connecting the dots between employers and job seekers. She prides herself on keeping a pulse on the national and local hiring markets. In her downtime, she enjoys cooking new foods and spending time with her family. A little-known fact about Miranda is her love of video games, new and old.

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