Brexit and recruitment
Discussion
Do any propel think the uncertainty over Brexit is affecting recruitment?
I certainly do, am going through a horrendous dry spell at the moment, lots of initial contact and positive vibes, but not one of them have come through, and the routine interview and not get job cycle that follows most of us around.
I guess end of MArch is a barren time aswell.
I certainly do, am going through a horrendous dry spell at the moment, lots of initial contact and positive vibes, but not one of them have come through, and the routine interview and not get job cycle that follows most of us around.
I guess end of MArch is a barren time aswell.
Absolutely it is.
My UK business is today pretty much a freelance consultancy enterprise for me having until the middle of 2017 a team of 5 with plans to grow. We normally run projects requiring the recruitment of people on short-term casual contracts, roles normally fulfilled by EU nationals who are no longer responding to job ads. This isn’t min-wage stuff and we’ve had to increase pay rates further to attract interest but this means that many of the smaller projects that were our bread and butter are no longer worth our while doing. Most of my effort is directed on my now EU domiciled business which is doing rather well.
Different businesses in different sectors may well report a different story but for mine, it’s having a very significant negative effect.
My UK business is today pretty much a freelance consultancy enterprise for me having until the middle of 2017 a team of 5 with plans to grow. We normally run projects requiring the recruitment of people on short-term casual contracts, roles normally fulfilled by EU nationals who are no longer responding to job ads. This isn’t min-wage stuff and we’ve had to increase pay rates further to attract interest but this means that many of the smaller projects that were our bread and butter are no longer worth our while doing. Most of my effort is directed on my now EU domiciled business which is doing rather well.
Different businesses in different sectors may well report a different story but for mine, it’s having a very significant negative effect.
I am looking, 20 years experience in manufacturing, lots of empty promises, that was the point of the post, people saying they are waiting, or positive calls and follow ups yet nothing.
It can often be like this, but the vacancies are fairly tame too, either very low wage or not quite suited.
Just seems a bit worse than normal that's all.
It can often be like this, but the vacancies are fairly tame too, either very low wage or not quite suited.
Just seems a bit worse than normal that's all.
Depends on industry. Even a downturn like in 2007-2009 is good news for some businesses, Brexit is the same. Just depends what type of job and organisation you work for.
I know my employer, a consulting company, is doing quite well with Brexit and the public sector. Just can't recruit enough people and maintain quality. But bags of work and it's a nicer problem to have than sitting on the sidelines waiting for things to clear up.
I know my employer, a consulting company, is doing quite well with Brexit and the public sector. Just can't recruit enough people and maintain quality. But bags of work and it's a nicer problem to have than sitting on the sidelines waiting for things to clear up.
I am finding either no interest at all or simply rejected.
All of them I can do, perhaps a huge influx of people with exactly the right skills.
Plus having worked at several places and done contracting my CV probably looks unfavourable to some.
Not much I can do about that, I try and dress it up as well as I can, but some companies don't like people that have worked all over the place.
All of them I can do, perhaps a huge influx of people with exactly the right skills.
Plus having worked at several places and done contracting my CV probably looks unfavourable to some.
Not much I can do about that, I try and dress it up as well as I can, but some companies don't like people that have worked all over the place.
chunder27 said:
I am finding either no interest at all or simply rejected.
All of them I can do, perhaps a huge influx of people with exactly the right skills.
Plus having worked at several places and done contracting my CV probably looks unfavourable to some.
Not much I can do about that, I try and dress it up as well as I can, but some companies don't like people that have worked all over the place.
Have you had someone review your CV? All of them I can do, perhaps a huge influx of people with exactly the right skills.
Plus having worked at several places and done contracting my CV probably looks unfavourable to some.
Not much I can do about that, I try and dress it up as well as I can, but some companies don't like people that have worked all over the place.
No, it has never been that much of an issue in the past as I tend to go for jobs in the industry I work in, it tends to be details that are the determining, factor, a lot of companies use generic jobs specs that might have 20 points on them but only one really applies.
So I have to keep it brief due to too many jobs, but also detail as much stuff as I can that is relevant, there are a lot of jobs not on my CV as they are not relevant or I was only there a short time. So it looks sporadic and a mixture of perm and temp, not good. But if the skills see the right person I am usually OK, just going through a real rough spot right now, lots of initial contact and positivity followed up by absolutely nothing, and one failed interview.
So I have to keep it brief due to too many jobs, but also detail as much stuff as I can that is relevant, there are a lot of jobs not on my CV as they are not relevant or I was only there a short time. So it looks sporadic and a mixture of perm and temp, not good. But if the skills see the right person I am usually OK, just going through a real rough spot right now, lots of initial contact and positivity followed up by absolutely nothing, and one failed interview.
chunder27 said:
No, it has never been that much of an issue in the past as I tend to go for jobs in the industry I work in, it tends to be details that are the determining, factor, a lot of companies use generic jobs specs that might have 20 points on them but only one really applies.
So I have to keep it brief due to too many jobs, but also detail as much stuff as I can that is relevant, there are a lot of jobs not on my CV as they are not relevant or I was only there a short time. So it looks sporadic and a mixture of perm and temp, not good. But if the skills see the right person I am usually OK, just going through a real rough spot right now, lots of initial contact and positivity followed up by absolutely nothing, and one failed interview.
Happy to take a look if it helps (seasoned powerfully built director with a lot of CV experience). Rog007 is often helpful as well on this topic but I can't speak for him.So I have to keep it brief due to too many jobs, but also detail as much stuff as I can that is relevant, there are a lot of jobs not on my CV as they are not relevant or I was only there a short time. So it looks sporadic and a mixture of perm and temp, not good. But if the skills see the right person I am usually OK, just going through a real rough spot right now, lots of initial contact and positivity followed up by absolutely nothing, and one failed interview.
Vaud said:
Happy to take a look if it helps (seasoned powerfully built director with a lot of CV experience). Rog007 is often helpful as well on this topic but I can't speak for him.
Thanks Vaud.It’s difficult to generalise any impact, positive or negative, on job vacancies as a result of Brexit. Overall, the UK is seeing one of the highest periods of employment since 1971:
UK employment hits another record high http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-47290331
If anyone is struggling, then it’s always worth looking at the basics first, such as reviewing one’s CV, using existing networks and trying to establish new ones, and then continuing with development to ensure you’re current and up to date within your profession or industry.
If that still draws a blank, then it could be a catalyst for some to consider a new direction.
As Vaud, delighted to look over your CV if that would be helpful.
Good luck!
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