A New Year signifies change for most people. The volume of such as gym memberships is undoubtedly higher in January than at any other time of the year. Customary resolutions are given thought and acted upon, if only for the first few weeks of January.
Another industry that sees very high levels of engagement as a new year dawns is recruitment. Not only has the start of 2014 seen employed workers search for a new opening that's better suited to their needs, but new figures from the National Careers Service have shown that the long-term unemployed are also showing increased interest in available positions.
The media has reported various accounts of the government's approach to cutting the benefits bill, which could have direct impact on the NCS' findings. Whatever the reason, it points to a busy quarter for recruitment agencies - who can often prove the bridge between long term unemployed getting back into work. Matching an applicant to work that's suitable is usually more bespoke via a recruitment agency than national bodies, who can sometimes be more concerned that an individual is no longer one of their statistics than whether they find them a fulfilling, appropriate role.
But just because there's a New Year doesn't mean everyone is looking for a new job. Many people may be happy in their current positions, and never think that they could realise a better situation with another company. For recruitment agencies to attract the cream of the crop, and so that all avenues are explored when high-calibre roles arise, it makes sense to network and actively engage new candidates, rather than sit back and rely on them approaching of their own accord.
As ever, the attitude of any recruitment agency should be diverse, proactive and current. Being ahead of trends and ensuring you stand out from your competition should be priority concerns. To these aims, Fast Recruitment Websites provide a recruirment website design service specifically for the recruitment industry, helping them to be visible and to enhance their online presence.
