Dear Claudia,

All of the recent problems in our economy are making me nervous that I may lose my job. I’m a good recruiter, but there’s no guarantee for employment, right? What do you think the future holds for recruiters?

Generally Uneasy

Dear Uneasy,

The short answer to your question is, "It depends." It may not make you feel any better to know you’re in good company these days, but of course you are; unemployment continues to rise in most sectors, and as recruiters we get the front row seats to both cause and effect of economic trends. Just about everyone is a bit worried. Here's something to think about: by nature or nurture, recruiters are some of the most intuitive people on the planet. Intuition is a survival skill in this industry...

Read the rest of my response and add comments of your own here...


**

In my day job, I’m the Head of Products for Improved Experience, where we help employers use feedback to measure and manage competitive advantage in hiring and retention. Learn more about us here.

Do you have a question you'd like answered in this weekly forum? Drop me a line!