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Jobs with The Most Demand in October

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As we are now well into the last quarter of 2020 and with the holiday season lurking around the corner, new waves of jobs are in high demand in October. With holiday sales such as Prime Day already in full swing, hiring pushes for essential workers will keep growing. Here are the jobs with the most demand in October.

The jobs with the most demand in October

As retailers and big shopping giants prepare for the influx of foot traffic brought by holiday shopping, security officers and retail sales specialists are in huge demand. According to LinkedIn, security officers are the fastest-growing job this month with a month-to-month increase of 361%. Retail sales specialists are the third fastest-growing positions with a growth rate of 144%.

Delivery specialists are the second fastest-growing job this month, with a growth rate of 176%. This spike is no surprise as postal workers and other distribution companies like UPS and FedEx beef up their staff for a surge in online purchases.

Also, employers are doubling down on their digital-first strategies as we are now 7+ months into the pandemic. Application developers (+69%), SEO specialists (+37%), and translation specialists (+34%) are all in high demand as companies look for new ways to reach consumers online.

Healthcare positions continue to grow

Before the pandemic, the healthcare industry was one of the fastest-growing business sectors, which hasn’t changed in 2020. According to Indeed, seven of the most in-demand jobs this month are healthcare-related. These include home health aides, nurses, physical therapy professionals, medical technologists, and health services administrators. LinkedIn’s job postings echo this trend with registered nurses becoming the job with the second-largest demand. This trend has obviously been active throughout the pandemic as healthcare professionals are in desperate need.

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October Hiring Is The Most Competitive

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A new LinkedIn survey found that October has the highest number of job openings on the site. Additionally, a whopping 89% of hiring managers filled those roles in less than four weeks. So what does this mean for companies trying to onboard new staff before the holidays? Well, you’ve got some competition. Here are a few ways you can stand out and secure the talent you’re looking for during this competitive hiring market.

Streamline Your Hiring Process

With companies hiring in less than four weeks, it’s absolutely essential that you move quickly. Candidates will most likely be juggling multiple job offers this month. Create room in your schedule for interviews, make decisions quickly, and get a written offer out as soon as possible. This is not the time to “see a couple more resumes” after you’ve interviewed a potential perfect candidate. If you don’t swoop them up, someone else will!

Consider Hiring Contract

Contract hiring is an excellent option for getting team members on board ASAP. There are fewer hoops to jump through during the hiring process, and you’re able to “try before you buy.” Additionally, you often have the opportunity to convert any contractor to a full-time employee if you find that it’s a great fit. We have even partnered with multiple companies to get contractors started in less than a week, meaning reduced cost of vacancy for your bottom line.

Actively Recruit

With the job market as hot as it is, sitting back and waiting for resumes won’t be enough. You need a team of experienced recruiters out there actively searching for the talent you need to take your organization to the next level. Unfortunately, many HR teams don’t have the capacity to prioritize active recruiting for critical jobs.

That’s where we come in. We have a recruiting team that has the experience and drive to bring you the candidates you need. We actively recruit for the best of the best and have an exclusive database of qualified talent that just maybe your next great employee. Ready to have a conversation about how we can help you compete throughout the month of October and beyond? Contact us today.

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October is the Most Competitive Month for Hiring