This year the tech industry has been heavily impacted by reductions in workforce, more significantly the role of "recruiter" has seen significant impact. Throughout most of my career, I've been deeply rooted in Talent Acquisition. At my core, I’m a recruiter. However, my roles have spanned from Admin and Project/Product Management to HR, Operations, Coordination, and beyond. Today, without any pay cut or demotion, I proudly bear the title of Program Manager. This transition is a testament to how the skills honed as a recruiter seamlessly transfer across various professions. Currently, there’s a surge of “recruiters” entering the market. From my experience, I can vouch that these individuals are among the finest talent out there. As a recruiter, one often dives into unfamiliar business areas, swiftly adapting, organizing, and becoming deeply embedded in that domain. Companies would benefit greatly by being more receptive to professionals from Talent Acquisition. Such candidates, armed with their unique experiences, can bridge knowledge gaps faster than you'd expect. Just food for thought: #hirerecruiters
Couldn’t agree more! There are so many transferable skills that are applicable to other roles. I wish people wouldn’t always get so stuck on the title and instead look at the skill sets talent acquisition partners bring! Thanks for posting this!
So eloquently stated, Kat! 100% true!
Employee Relations Specialist | Ex-Recruiter | I create content about careers, confidence & healthy boundaries at work for job seekers
11moIt’s been a sad reality for our colleagues the past few months, recruiters have so many amazing transferable talents. I’m not sure what the future holds but certainly hope we have seen the worse of it.