Do employment agencies have a future?

Recruitment agencies are not about to disappear a near future, that’s for certain. Because the cake is big enough for everyone to live on it, and also because recruitment agencies are still considered as specialists, giving them a real legitimacy in the HR market.

Is there a demand for recruiters?

Now, recruiting is one of the hottest jobs in the market. According to CareerArc 2021 Future of Recruiting Study, 76\% of companies say the 2021 hiring demand will exceed pre-pandemic levels.

Is recruiting a growing field?

Prediction #1: Recruiting will become even more important than it is now. According to LinkedIn data, demand for recruiting professionals has jumped by 63\% since 2016, and we expect that trend to continue.

Is recruitment a long term career?

In addition, the recruitment industry has not always cultivated an image of investing in talent. With advances in technology and a growing awareness of the importance of emotional intelligence and relationships in the workplace, recruitment is reinventing itself as a long-term career that any teenager might consider.

Will recruiters become obsolete?

Recruitment will be automated, thanks to machine learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) that will make the job of recruiter not only obsolete, but without any future prospects. AI will replace recruiters with faster and cleverer algorithms that will pit candidates against open roles within seconds.

Why recruiting has become difficult?

Effective recruiting has never been easy, even for the best companies in the country. It takes a mix of technology and tools and good, old-fashioned expertise to source, attract, recruit and retain great people. And in a tight market or difficult economic conditions, recruiting can feel like an uphill battle.

Can your recruitment agency survive the future of recruitment?

This might be sending in warehouse staff to cope with temporary demand, or sending a temp receptionist for holiday cover, but these agencies can survive the future of recruitment. The predicted demand for highly skilled workers presents a real opportunity for agencies operating at the senior end, as well as retained search.

What will the future of recruitment look like?

Other trends will also impact recruitment: changing demography, increased globalisation and continuously increasing technology. Talent will also become more distributed as technology will mean your location is no longer a barrier to you doing certain types of work.

Are recruiters becoming the recruited?

The recruiters have become the recruited. According to LinkedIn data, demand for recruiting professionals has jumped by 63\% since 2016, and we expect that trend to continue. Why? Talent will simply matter more.

How will your job be different in 5 years?

If you’re in recruiting today, your job will be very different in 5 years — even if you keep the exact same job title. That’s because the role of recruiting itself is evolving, according to a new report from LinkedIn called The Future of Recruiting: 7 Ways Your Role Will Change .