You don’t need to be told that the world is changing at a rapid pace. With today’s General Election and the upcoming Brexit negotiations, there’s no doubt further change is on the way. One area where this is particularly evident is in the fast-paced recruitment sector. There are always skill gaps that need to be filled and new talents that are in high demand. As a bilingual candidate, you’re a hot commodity at the moment and there’s no sign of that coming to an end anytime soon.
But what other top talents will employers be looking for over the next year?
1. Bilingual candidates
Many companies in the UK are actively looking for bilingual candidates capable of communicating at a high level with customers, clients, shareholders and other stakeholders. Currently, there is a ‘talent mismatch’, with not enough well-qualified bilingual candidates to meet the demand, putting you in a particularly strong position.
2. The ability to build lasting relationships
Candidates with a strong track record in building successful relationships with stakeholders and winning trust from customers are currently being targeted by companies that are looking to enhance their performance in the manufacturing, technology and consumer industries.
3. Digital experience
The role new media and technology have to play in the modern world has created massive demand for candidates with digital experience, and this demand is continuing to grow. Companies understand that sales and marketing managers who can harness the power of media platforms to promote their products and services are extremely valuable.
4. More flexible job seekers
Mid-career candidates that were once dedicated to working in certain sectors are becoming less picky about the industries they work in. Instead, they are prioritising roles that allow them to develop their skills, gain digital experience and progress their careers more quickly.
5. New sales channels
One thing that will probably never change is the need for successful sales professionals. However, over the next year, many companies will undertake a more rigorous recruitment process in the search for candidates with existing networks that can be used to create new sales channels.
6. Emerging technologies
IT specialists will continue to be in demand to keep up with the rapid pace of technological advances. The growth of technologies such as artificial intelligence, robotics and automatic driving will increase the pressure in this already candidate-short market as companies struggle to recruit the highly-skilled professionals they need. The result will be substantial pay increases in the sector for those with the right skills.
7. Skills development for junior candidates
Junior candidates fresh out of university will continue to show interest in joining technology firms at an entry level in a bid to acquire the in-demand skills they’ll need to develop their future career prospects. However, companies will have to develop new strategies to retain the best professionals once they have acquired the skills and experience they need.
How can we help?
As a specialist bilingual recruitment agency, we can help employers find talented linguists and empower candidates to take their next step on the career ladder. Call 02392 987 765 to discuss your requirements or browse our current vacancies online.