For better or worse, a side effect of the COVID-19 pandemic was a marked shift in talent acquisition practices worldwide. With the struggle to retain talent that began in 2020, companies have had to rethink recruitment strategies. The result has been new talent acquisition trends that are well on their way to becoming commonplace. These are the practices that are going to become even more widespread going into 2023.

4 Talent Acquisition Trends Going Into 2023

Recruiting has changed drastically due to the effects of COVID-19, from online hiring processes to DEI initiatives. Automation and data-driven recruiting are vital trends to keep in mind for 2023, making it easier to find the best talent for any job. Get ahead and start implementing these strategies today!

You might have heard the word professionalism thrown around in the workplace, but do you know what it means? And do you know how to maintain professionalism no matter the circumstances?&nbsp;

Why is Professionalism Important & How to Be Professional

Professionalism is essential to create a better workplace and navigate uncomfortable situations. Learn how to stay professional by understanding cultural differences, improving your look, and developing emotional intelligence. Mastering these skills helps build reputation and increase productivity in the workplace.

Most people completely waste their cover letter real estate. Your cover letter is another opportunity to speak directly about how your background and capabilities align with the opportunity you seek. It also allows you to introduce your personality a bit more than a resume does. So, why are cover letters important? Because you can stand out, big time, with a custom cover letter directed to the right person.

Why Cover Letters Are Important & How To Write One | Job\Searcher

Cover letters are an important way to stand out and show your personality and align your skills to a job you're applying for. They elaborate on your resume and are a great way to show potential employers you can effectively communicate. Crafting a tailored, impactful letter that conveys your qualifications, passion and motivations can be the thing that tips the scales in your favor!

It's never an easy decision to let members of your staff go, but depending on the state of your business, mass layoffs may have been the only way to survive. Now that you're months into the future, you may find yourself itching to start hiring again after previous layoffs. 

Hiring Again After Mass Layoffs

Layoffs can be necessary for business survival, but need to be handled carefully. Analyze the market to decide if it's the right time to hire again. Consider the skillsets needed and weigh legal risks before re-hiring or filling positions that were recently cut.

Internships are for college students or people who have just completed their degree. If you are a student or recent grad, you may be wondering how to land an internship. If you've never had one, you may even wonder if you need one. After all, didn’t you work in that call center while also doing exams? Or perhaps you’ve bartended your first year in college?

Why Are Internships Important & How Can You Get One?

Internships offer valuable work experience and the opportunity to build relevant skills for your desired industry. They can also provide great insight into the corporate world and help you gain a strong network. Unpaid internships may be worth it for those targeting dream companies or needing hands-on experience. Get that resume ready and start applying!

Even if you’ve worked hard to earn a degree from an impressive school, landing your dream job might still come down to who you know – otherwise known as networking. Lots of qualified candidates might apply for a job, but the person who gets it might very well be so-and-so’s sibling, friend, or kid. Sometimes the only way to get your foot in the door is to know someone.

Why is Networking Important & How to Network Effectively

Networking is an essential tool to further your career and find new job opportunities. It builds communication and social skills, and allows you to form relationships with industry veterans who can be mentors and provide guidance. Learn how to network effectively by being proactive, patient, and resourceful.

People's initial perception of your organization is also known as your brand reputation. Your brand rep either encourages or discourages people from engaging with your company. This means the way people view your company will affect sales and even recruiting efforts. 

Brand Reputation 101

Brand reputation is essential in recruiting and sales. It's important to monitor and maintain a positive brand rep, from internally managing expectations to proactively addressing small issues. Also, stay connected and collect feedback to keep a clean online brand rep and make sure your company is seen as a desirable work place.

As a recruiter or employer, you know how much the economy affects your recruitment and retention efforts. You aren't just in competition with companies in your industry, but you are also fighting against inflation, recession, unemployment rates, and so much more. 

Recruiting in a Tight Market

Recruiting and retaining talent is a competitive game in today's economy. Job seekers have more bargaining power and companies are competing for talent. Get to know your employees and remain competitive in the market to give job seekers a great experience. Automation and quick processes can help retain recruits during the hiring process.

A candidate persona is a semi-fictional representation of your ideal candidate. Building a candidate persona is one of the best methods employers use to ensure their sourcing, recruiting, and hiring processes are focused. Knowing exactly what you're looking for streamlines everything and helps increase hiring confidence. So here's how to create a candidate persona and how to use it. 

How to Build a Candidate Persona

Create a candidate persona to ensure your hiring process is focused and successful. Collect data and consider professional and personality traits, company culture, and other factors to construct your ideal candidate. Use your persona to attract potential candidates and strategize ways to engage them.

Getting a trade job can be a great career move if you like variety and prefer to learn on the job instead of in an academic setting. A trade job can offer security and be a lucrative career path as the demand for skilled trade workers continues to grow.

How to Get Into The Trades: Step-by-Step Guide

Explore the world of trade jobs: from construction and transportation to healthcare and food service. Get the qualifications you need, learn on the job and make great money with a trade job. Research unions and employers to find the job you want and find success with the right training and experience.

The PM’s will manage the Drug Demand Reduction Program at the Wing leadership level within the Air National Guard Service Component.. Ensuring mission readiness to foster a drug-free environment through a comprehensive program of education, prevention, deterrence, and detection of illicit or prescription drug abuse; for all personnel under the purview of applicable military regulations and host-tenant agreements pertaining to the Air National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Program.. Performs evidence-based outreach and prevention education activities.. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with ADAPT, Family Advocacy, Youth Services, Chaplains, and the IDS team.. One year of specialized experience which includes knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization, including administrative practices and procedures common to organizations, pertaining to drug testing and prevention education, channels of communication, routing of correspondence, filing systems, chain of custody, and storage of files and records.

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ATS Job ID 24100108 Arlluk Technology Solutions, a Koniag Government Services company, is seeking a Drug Testing Program Manager to support ATS and our government customer in Niagra Falls, NY. We offer competitive compensation and an extraordinary benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, 401K with company matching, flexible spending accounts, paid holidays, three weeks paid time off, and more. The PM’s will manage the Drug Demand Reduction Program at the Wing leadership level within the Air National Guard Service Component. Ensuring mission readiness to foster a drug-free environment through a comprehensive program of education, prevention, deterrence, and detection of illicit or prescription drug abuse; for all personnel under the purview of applicable military regulations and host-tenant agreements pertaining to the Air National Guard Drug Demand Reduction Program. Essential Functions, Responsibilities & Duties may include, but are not limited to: <ul><li>Manages the Installation Military and Civilian Drug Testing Programs.</li><li>Provides oversight of the Wing Drug Demand Reduction Programs to Wing Commander</li><li>Attend Cross Functional Oversight Committee and present annual DDRP metrics to Wing Commander.</li><li>Train and certify all required personnel for DDRP duties and responsibilities.</li><li>Prepare legal documents for DDRP legal boards.</li><li>Primary point of contact and administrator for all actions within Drug Testing.</li><li>Coordinates and assigns all required personnel for monthly and weekly drug testing. </li><li>Ensure specimens are processed and shipped in accordance with DDRP regulations.</li><li>Process all illicit and MRO positives in accordance with applicable DDRP regulations. </li><li>Maintain drug testing records, supplies, and collected specimens in secured locations in accordance with DDRP regulations.</li><li>Performs evidence-based outreach and prevention education activities.</li><li>Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with ADAPT, Family Advocacy, Youth Services, Chaplains, and the IDS team.</li><li>Occasional travel may be required </li></ul>Work Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: <ul><li>Bachelor’s degree which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position OR a combination of experience and education. You must submit a copy of official transcripts. </li></ul>Experience: <ul><li>Prior Military Experience preferred </li></ul>Specialized Experience: <ul><li>One year of specialized experience which includes knowledge of the theory and principles of management and organization, including administrative practices and procedures common to organizations, pertaining to drug testing and prevention education, channels of communication, routing of correspondence, filing systems, chain of custody, and storage of files and records. </li></ul>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: <ul><li> Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:</li><li>Knowledge of Drug Demand Reduction Program (DDRP) goals, principles, methods, and techniques for implementation and continued support of the DDRP to include knowledge of the possible effects of illicit drug usage and alcohol misuse on mission accomplishment and community life.</li><li>Possess attention to details skills in reviewing legal documents and processing DDRP actions. </li><li>Knowledge of accepted training theories, methods, and techniques concerning group dynamics and of the techniques for facilitating groups, teaching classes, and making presentations.</li><li>Knowledge of the budget process, including developing, maintaining, and executing a budget.</li><li>Skill in using Air Force data bases and office automation programs to produce data from various sources to define problem areas and focus corrective action.</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, to manage DDRP and provide educational materials</li><li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a non-sensitive background investigation</li><li>Position may be subject to random drug testing</li><li>Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays</li><li>Employee must maintain current certifications</li><li>This position may be identified as having some contact with children, requiring a State Criminal History Repository (SCHR) check to be completed on any person selected for this position. </li></ul>Working Environment & Conditions This job operates in a professional office environment and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. This position is primarily indoors, consistent with a standard office position and has a noise level of mostly low to moderate. The incumbent is required to stand, walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The workload may require the incumbent to sit for extended periods of time. The incumbent must be able to read, do simple math calculations and withstand moderate amounts of stress. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy The company is an equal opportunity employer. The company shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity (except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification), national origin, age, disability, military/veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other factor protected by law. We are committed to equal employment opportunity in all decisions related to employment, promotion, wages, benefits and all other privileges, terms, and conditions of employment. The company is dedicated to seeking all qualified applicants. If you require accommodation to navigate or to apply for a position on our website, please contact Heaven Wood via e-mail at accommodations@koniag-gs.com or by calling 703-488-9377 to request accommodation. Koniag Government Services (KGS) is an Alaska Native Owned corporation supporting the values and traditions of our native communities through an agile employee and corporate culture that delivers Enterprise Solutions, Professional Services and Operational Management to Federal Government Agencies. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Koniag, we apply our proven commercial solutions to a deep knowledge of Defense and Civilian missions to provide forward leaning technical, professional, and operational solutions. KGS enables successful mission outcomes for our customers through solution-oriented business partnerships and a commitment to exceptional service delivery. We ensure long-term success with a continuous improvement approach while balancing the collective interests of our customers, employees, and native communities. For more information, please visit www.koniag-gs.com. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. Shareholder Preference in accordance with Public Medical Insurance Vision Insurance Dental Insurance 401k Disability Maternity Tuition Assistance

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