7.17.2024

Candidate Potential, Attracting Top Talent, and More!

Alaant Advisor Candidate Potential Attracting Top Talent

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:

WATCH: Candidate Potential vs. Meeting All Job Requirements

via Alaant

Our recent poll shows that many employers are valuing potential, transferable skills, and aptitude over rigid job qualifications. Alaant’s Miriam Dushane shares more on why this can open up the talent pool for employers and why candidates should aim high! Watch Now!

The Question of the Week

via Alaant

Each week we invite you to answer our Quick Poll on all things workforce & recruiting! (Please select 1 answer below.)

Q: Have you ever given honest feedback to your employer when quitting a job?

Take our quick poll now, here!

Thank you for weighing in. Check back next week for the results!

42% of Employee Turnover Is Preventable but Often Ignored

via Gallup

Self-reported employee turnover risk is at its highest point since 2015. Gallup’s latest measure in May shows half of U.S. employees (51%) are watching or actively seeking a new job, continuing a recent upward trend. While voluntary employee turnover rates have stabilized since the Great Resignation due to cooling economic and job markets, employees’ long-term commitment to their organizations is currently the lowest it has been in nine years…Read More!

Attracting Top Talent: Building A Company Where Everyone Wants to Work

via Forbes

In sports, the saying goes that you’re only as strong as the weakest player on the team. This same metaphor applies to a thriving business. World-class talent is scarce, and organizations that fail to build a strong talent pipeline will quickly fall behind more strategic competitors. …Read More!

Last Week’s QOTW Poll Results:

Q: Have you ever been offered a job where you didn’t meet all the initial job requirements?

Yes, I have - 81%
No, never - 19%

The findings show a significant number of candidates have been offered positions even when they didn't meet all the initial job requirements. This demonstrates the importance of recognizing potential and transferable skills in candidates. As employers, it’s crucial to look beyond the resume and consider the overall potential a candidate brings to the table. At Alaant, we encourage you to adopt a holistic approach to hiring, which can uncover hidden talents and drive innovation within your organization. For more on this check out this video from Alaant.

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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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