CareerBuilder and EMSI released their list of hot jobs in 2015. The list represents the biggest discrepancy between the number of jobs companies post and the number of people they were able to hire. Good old supply and demand.
Hot Jobs in 2015
- Marketing Executive
- Software Developer, Applications
- Registered Nurse
- Industrial Engineer
- Network and Computer System Administrator
- Web Developer
- Medical and Health Services Manager
- Physical Therapist
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Sales Manager
If you’re looking for a new job or to shift your career towards one of these hot areas, you’re in luck. Demand is greater than supply.
- Build and maintain your network.
- Brush up on your interview skills.
- Be hyper aware of how you come across and the impression you make.
- Don’t be afraid to negotiate.
If you’re looking to hire one of these jobs, you’re not alone. It’s time to up your game.
- Make your employee brand stand out.
- Put your best employees in the interviewer and recruiting seats. They’re your most compelling recruiting salesforce.
- Look inside before outside. Maybe there’s a great candidate sitting in front of you.
If you’re looking to retain employees in one of these categories, don’t be lazy. Employees in the hottest jobs have the advantage.
- Mitigate the risk of departure. Salary is important but it’s not why people stay.
- Ask and listen. Find out from key employees what the company can do to keep them around, and what the company is doing that isn’t working. Then act on it.
- Review and update succession plans. Tighten up your retention strategy.
What’s your 2015 hot job strategy?
Marta Steele is a Partner at PeopleResults. Connect with her on Twitter @MartaSteele.
