Averity

Ever think, "If I knew then what I know now..."? Of course, you do! Looking for a job and hiring someone in this climate sucks right now. HOWEVER, it won’t be like this forever.  This too shall pass, and when it does, who is in your network?  When the hiring blitz happens, who do you know? There has never been a better time to fortify your relationships and build that "dream team" of contacts. With AI-generated garbage clogging my inbox by the minute and resumes that are written by bots (WTF is this all about anyway?), I have no idea what's real or fake anymore.  Or do I…? What’s real? 1. Human connection! Now is the time to reach out via the old-fashioned phone, have a coffee, send a direct message on LinkedIn or whatever social media space you choose and have a real conversation! 2. My network! Its not “what”, its “who”. To quote my good friend, Adam R. Connors “A smart person knows everything. A wise person knows everybody.” When you need that clutch consultant, who will you call? When you need a great recruiter that’s battle tested, connected, honest, and transparent, (like the crew at Averity 😉 ) who is that? Build your “rolodex” with the best in breed. 3. Peer groups or clubs: Get in person with people that have similar interests and traits as you. Share your wins and losses as a person. Remember that you are a human being like the rest of us. We are not cyborgs (yet) and unless you’re that person who would rather have conversations with broken tech devices, get out there and TALK TO PEOPLE!!  We are all in this together. #recruiting #averity #people #communicate

Do you want to see something that will make you want to jump off a bridge? Wondering why hiring and looking for a job is frustrating the hell out of you? This is a walking nightmare for #CTO, #CFO, #HR, #jobseekers, and ANYONE #hiring. I'm sorry to tell all of you what's happening out there, but here it is. This is REAL off a company's FAQ. The company will remain classified. (Our system) applies you up to 200 jobs every month. FAQ's You fill out my job applications?! Yes.  Just set up your profile and our advanced AI will fill out job applications for you! Our goal is to answer questions as good (if not better!) than you, with 100% accuracy. How do you know what jobs I’m interested in? Our powerful algorithm matches you with the best jobs. You can manually choose the jobs you get applied to, or turn on Autopilot to automate the process. Will employers know I'm using XXX to apply? No, they can’t detect that your application came through our system. Our system is designed to submit applications naturally, just as if you applied directly. Do you customize my resume and cover letter? Yes! We generate a custom resume and cover letter based on each job description, and you can preview it before it’s sent. Are you F***ing kidding me?!?! A client of mine was getting one application every minute, to the point where they stopped reviewing them and just called me to take over. Averity had to stop running ads because of this. Recruiting firms and your network have never been more essential than they are now. Hang in there; this will all blow over soon enough.

The job market in 2024 is more competitive than ever. With tech roles staying open for months and job postings overwhelmed by thousands of resumes—many AI-generated—finding the right candidate has become a daunting task. But there’s a better way. At Averity, we've streamlined the process, saving time, money, and stress for both companies and candidates. Want to know how we do it and why recruiting firms are more essential than ever? Keep reading to find out.

Did you know before 2023, the average voluntary turnover in the tech space was just over 33%? According to various sources, from 2023-2024, we've seen voluntary turnover in tech drop to less than 7%. Many, including Guy Berger, Ph.D., a brilliant economist, call this the "Great Stay"; But 43% of employed Principal Engineers are actively looking! Turnover creates jobs, personal growth, innovation, and opportunity while keeping things fresh. The bottom line is that we need turnover in the market. I performed this search on LinkedIn Recruiter and returned 775 people. The scary number is the 343 "Open to Work" (screenshots attached). That's over 44%! Just because your Principal Engineer is still working, doesn't mean they're happy. Many are so focused on attraction, that they frequently forget attrition! #recruiting #looking #jobopenings #turnover #averity

Have we completely thrown out "first impressions"? Have we forgetten that your brand means something? Spoiler alert: people STILL judge books by their cover. We can make a lasting impression because you're a human and you care, or you get forwarded to a SPAM folder. Think about this: you will either end up in a SPAM folder or a blocked number "do not call" list, or you have the opportunity to make an impression. One of this morning's now SPAM: "Hey Chris, I see you know Greenville - ever get stuck behind a moped?" I've never seen a moped in Greenville anywhere. That email is in SPAM and will never get an opportunity to communicate with me ever again. Leave Artificial where it belongs.

DATA ALERT! What are the actionable items to fill a job? How long will it take? Why has this job been open for 4 months? Here is more data from Averity's last 7 jobs filled in August, including candidate numbers, actionable items it takes to fill a job, and how much time is dedicated. From almost 400 candidates reviewed, to submit the top 5, generating 4 first-round interviews leading to an offer and acceptance in just 34 days. How long? 70 hours worth of work. 2 hours/day dedicated to ONE job. Nothing artificial here. Real humans, real results. Recruiting is not easy. Leave this to those of us who are the experts in the field. We know who we are! Bring on Q4! #recruiting #results #averity #jobopenings

ZERO HUMAN INTERACTION? This is a REAL quote from an email pitch I received. If this is the future of recruiting, bring it on! No, this is not a joke: "We built a fully automated recruiting software that: - Automatically dispatches them a personalized email with all the deets about the job listing. - Requires zero human interaction after the primary setup." 🤮 Are you (bleeping) joking right now? Looking for a job and hiring the right person is hard enough as it is, let's require "ZERO human interaction". Just get out of the industry and let the experts handle this. See y'all soon!