Businesses across the globe are looking to bounce back from the pandemic as they shift from leaner, reactive working models to a period of growth. Certain industries are evolving faster than others, but it seems technology is leading the charge as organizations lean on remote-first working models and accompanying tech innovations.
Many candidates are turning toward upskilling and other certifications to learn new technical skills, meet employer demand, and <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/youve-got-skills-the-importance-of-upskilling-in-todays-job-market" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/youve-got-skills-the-importance-of-upskilling-in-todays-job-market" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">set themselves apart</a> from the competition.
And whether they're coming back from a resume gap or breaking into a brand new industry, a successful transition requires careful evaluation, planning, and setting actionable career development goals. In short, the path from hopeful candidate to successful employee lies in:
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<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Setting career development goals</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Evaluating how well your existing profile aligns with your goals</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Creating an action plan to fill gaps and progress in your career journey</li>
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This post will highlight 5 ways candidates can define and reach their career development goals as they look to make a successful return to the workforce.
<h2>1. Evaluate Your Soft Skills &amp; Experience</h2>
As you reflect on your work history, you may feel limited by the specific roles and industries where you have the most experience. However, you likely possess many skill adjacencies that can boost your candidate profile and make for a great fit in your new industry or position.
Nearly all of your previous experience &mdash; regardless of industry &mdash; contains <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/off-to-a-skilled-start-5-important-skills-youll-need-in-2021" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/off-to-a-skilled-start-5-important-skills-youll-need-in-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">transferable skills</a>. For example, almost every job includes some level of customer service, a central skill set for IT support. The customer service experience you may have gained in a retail store, at a doctor's office, or at a bank still plays a vital role in your resume and contributes to your overall skill set, regardless of how you'll apply it in your next position. 
You may add these transferrable skills to your resume after you've chosen an industry or specific role to pursue, but you can also use them to identify related skill sets and inform your future career choices. Regardless of where you are in your career journey, you should take pride in your experience and ensure it's reflected in your resume to give recruiters a complete view of your talents and skills.
<h2>2. Paint a Holistic Picture of Yourself</h2>
When identifying your dream job or choosing your next career move, it's easy to get caught up in the details of the role itself. And while the day-to-day responsibilities, potential for growth, compensation, title, etc., are essential to keep in mind, you should also consider how your personality and character traits play into the equation.
Career pathing and setting career development goals require that you first take some time to understand yourself, asking questions like:
<ul>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">What types of work environments do I flourish in?</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">What are my <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/how-to-uncover-the-hidden-soft-skills-you-already-own" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/how-to-uncover-the-hidden-soft-skills-you-already-own" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">intangible strengths</a> outside of technical skills?</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">What professional skills do I actually want to use at my next job? </li>
</ul>
Just because you possess a skill or ability doesn't mean you find it fulfilling. Personality and career assessments can help you uncover the answers to questions like these and give you a holistic view of your strengths, weaknesses, and preferences as they relate to a career.
It can be tempting to expand your career options by disregarding your personal preferences, but this approach isn't likely to pay off in the long run. The best job to have is one that fulfills your passions and supports long-term career growth. 
With that in mind, you can also assess your talents outside of traditional work experience. Consider past volunteer work, passion projects, or personal undertakings. Which ones did you enjoy the most? Are there any non-traditional skills you could nurture into a full-time career? This self-reflection is key to determining what position will not only grow your career but your character as well.
<h2>3. Set Realistic Expectations</h2>
Armed with your comprehensive skill set, assessment results, and other personal factors, it's time to start weighing out your career options. As you browse job listings or research potential positions online, it's critical to evaluate not only what type of change you want to make but why you want to make it in the first place.
Several factors can propel your job search or <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/your-career-transition-how-to-conquer-change-with-confidence" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/your-career-transition-how-to-conquer-change-with-confidence" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">career transition</a>. Perhaps you're coming back from a resume gap, or maybe you're finally taking the plunge and pursuing a long-time passion as a professional career. No matter your motivation, staying honest with yourself and setting realistic career goals is essential.
For example, the 'average earnings' associated with a position don't always reflect your region or the current job market, so choosing a career based on earning potential can be detrimental down the line. That doesn't mean you should accept the lowest salary on the market or take compensation out of your criteria, but you shouldn't make your next move purely on financial motivation. You spend a majority of your time at work, so it needs to be a productive, enjoyable environment and a profitable one.
Another critical element to consider is your industry. To start, decide whether you'll stay in a known industry to break into a new one. While it's typically easier to stay within a familiar industry or sector, it's not required. However, it's valuable to be realistic and understand the pros and cons of each potential career development plan before you commit to a path forward.
<h2>4. Bring Your Resume Up to Speed</h2>
Resume creation is a massive milestone in your career development journey. In many cases, it's your first chance to catch the attention of recruiters and hiring managers, so it's critical that it reflects the complete view of who you are and where your most valuable skills lie.
As you start putting together your resume, you'll likely be flooded with online advice, templates, and tips to create the 'right' resume for your potential employers. However, it's important to take the information you find online with a grain of salt and commit to the option that showcases your candidate profile the best.
In many cases, candidates feel bound by the unofficial 'one-page rule' that insists your entire resume should be no more than one page long, regardless of your experience. Condensing two decades of experience into one page can be just as harmful as filling up a sparse resume with wordy sentences to appear more qualified than you actually are. And it's not worth selling yourself short based on a space constraint that won't disqualify you.
You should also steer clear of automated resume generators &mdash; paying a flat fee for a pre-formatted resume with your skills and related keywords pasted in. Employers often flag these resumes as it's easy to spot when a candidate didn't the content themselves.
You are a subject matter expert on yourself, which means you're the most qualified to write and refine your professional resume. Plus, you can lean on a more <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/resume-builder" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/resume-builder" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">personalized, interactive resume builder </a>to ensure you put the right information in the right place without sounding like a robot or leaving out high-value skills.
Remember, your resume should grow along with your experiences. Take the time to refine and update it regularly so you can always put your best foot forward and ensure you don't miss any valuable details.
<h2>5. Ask for Help Along the Way</h2>
Navigating the job market requires the right mix of planning, patience, and perseverance. Not every career path or career development plan is linear, and it can feel overwhelming to tackle everything that comes your way, especially if you're actively employed during your job search.
Whether you're just starting to identify potential career paths or you're deep into the job search, a career planning partner can help you:
<ul>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Create a long-term career path that encompasses multiple positions and advancement opportunities.</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet"><a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/upskilling-yourself-for-tomorrows-economy" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/upskilling-yourself-for-tomorrows-economy" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Strengthen your resume with upskilling courses</a>, resume tips, and assessments.</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Prepare for your next job interview or similar evaluation.</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Create a 360 candidate profile with a resume, video introduction, personalized bio, and more.</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Access a career mentor for ongoing support and expert recommendations.</li>
</ul>
The right career development partner helps you navigate uncertainty and turn any potential fears or hesitations into new, exciting opportunities. Together, you'll build a long-term career path that will support your growth for years to comes. Your partner shouldn't simply be there to help you update your resume then send you on your way; they should support you over time and show a genuine investment in your career success.
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At CareerCircle, we help candidates reach their career goals and match them to right-fit employers through our exclusive talent network. We're here to support you at every turn with upskilling resources, <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/a-new-wave-in-recruiting-how-returnships-help-employers-and-candidates-get-ahead" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/a-new-wave-in-recruiting-how-returnships-help-employers-and-candidates-get-ahead" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">return-to-work programs</a>, mentorship, and more. Our career advocacy services and exclusive access to digital upskilling and certification programs enable us to open new doors for our members and promote equity in the workforce.
<a href="https://www.careercircle.com/contact" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/contact" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reach out to our team today</a> to see how we can help you reach your career development goals and support your ongoing career journey.

When identifying your dream job or choosing your next career move, it's easy to get caught up in the details of the role itself.

5 Ways to Reach Your Career Development Goals

Businesses across the globe are looking to bounce back from the pandemic as they shift from leaner, reactive working models to a period of growth. Certain industries are evolving faster than others, but it seems technology is leading the charge as organizations lean on remote-first working models and accompanying tech innovations.

Navigating Your Career Journey: 5 Ways to Reach Your Career Development Goals

As the workforce returns to the office post-pandemic, the newly rejuvenated talent marketplace is buzzing with activity.
Recent shifts in job availability have led to increased job-hopping, and 42% of employed job seekers <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/job-hopping-back-48-searchers-now-expect-land-more-money-anders/" data-gc-link="https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/job-hopping-back-48-searchers-now-expect-land-more-money-anders/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">feel confident about their chances of advancing their careers</a>. On the flip side, candidates <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/a-new-wave-in-recruiting-how-returnships-help-employers-and-candidates-get-ahead" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/a-new-wave-in-recruiting-how-returnships-help-employers-and-candidates-get-ahead" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">re-entering the workforce</a> presents new opportunities for hiring managers to diversify their talent sources.
Additionally, organizations are entering a growth period after nearly 17 months of uncertainty. Their talent teams want to take advantage of various job seekers entering or transitioning into specialized industries, such as IT and engineering.
However, the growing demand for high-quality, motivated talent means more work for hiring managers and internal recruiters. And rather than leaning on churn-and-burn or reactive hiring models, these teams need expert support to establish an effective recruiting strategy.
In this post, we'll share four reasons companies use staffing agencies to set their talent teams up for success.
<h2>1. Reach New Talent Pools</h2>
Online job boards are probably the most popular recruiting tool on the market. They aggregate a large pool of candidates and require minimal technical expertise, but these sources still pose a few challenges for recruiters.
These sites typically use AI and automation to identify candidates by resume information or specific pre-defined keywords in their bio. This approach produces a list of candidates quickly but doesn't <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/advocacy-in-action-erasing-the-opportunity-divide-in-the-workforce" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/advocacy-in-action-erasing-the-opportunity-divide-in-the-workforce" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">account for the 'human' aspect of hiring</a>, which actually creates more work for internal recruiters in the interview and evaluation stages. Plus, these widely used talent pools can easily go stagnant, presenting recruiters with the same list of potential candidates time and time again.
With the right talent partner, your teams will gain access to new, exclusive talent pools with candidates they wouldn't find on the open market. Plus, a staffing agency can offer non-traditional sourcing strategies that include the qualifications that most big-box job boards typically don't consider.
<h2>2. Connect with Diverse, Qualified Candidates</h2>
One of the biggest reasons companies use staffing agencies is because of the lack of talent diversity. Recruiters on the same talent team tend to think comparably and produce similar search results. Sourcing talent through a staffing agency won't just increase the number of candidates you reach but also the quality of each candidate in your talent pipeline. That means you should steer clear of staffing partners who boast rapid results and don't share insights into how they source and vet job seekers.
The right staffing agency will take a unique approach to talent and <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/rethink-qualified-creating-a-more-well-rounded-workforce" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/rethink-qualified-creating-a-more-well-rounded-workforce" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">evaluate each candidate on a personal level</a>. They can go a step deeper than resume-based evaluations, with capabilities like:
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<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Interactive video introductions</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Personality and career assessments</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Bios that create a 360 view of each candidate</li>
</ul>
These tools help your teams evaluate characteristics like work ethic, flexibility, and real-world experience in addition to professional expertise and technical skills. Plus, this holistic evaluation process supports diversity, equity, and inclusion by giving recruiters access to diverse candidates and allowing them to evaluate them on an <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/equity-vs-equality-a-slight-but-crucial-difference-in-the-workforce" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/equity-vs-equality-a-slight-but-crucial-difference-in-the-workforce" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">equitable scale</a>.
<h2>3. Speed up the Hiring Process</h2>
A staffing agency should do more than present your internal team with a list of available candidates. They should <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/top-staffing-and-recruiting-companies-have-these-five-qualities-in-common" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/top-staffing-and-recruiting-companies-have-these-five-qualities-in-common" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">offer reliable, expert support every step of the way</a>, from the initial talent search to a new employee's first day on the job. This includes sharing tasks with your recruiters and hiring managers, such as:
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<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Outlining high-level hiring goals</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Defining candidate criteria</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Creating comprehensive job listings</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Reviewing resumes and candidate information</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Identifying best-fit candidates</li>
</ul>
All of these supporting steps, coupled with proven best practices and expert guidance, will help your recruiters spend less time reviewing stacks of resumes or conducting dozens of interviews each week. Companies use staffing agencies because they offer the right mix of tools and techniques &mdash; like job listing templates, interview strategies, and more &mdash; to reduce your staff's daily workload and speed up the hiring process without compromising candidate quality.
<h2>4. Prepare Your Organization for Ongoing Success</h2>
Partnering with a staffing agency doesn't just benefit your recruiters and hiring managers. When these teams can source high-quality talent quickly and accurately, they're able to support the growth and future development of your organization as a whole.
Investing in new <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/getting-ahead-of-the-talent-deficit-5-ways-to-improve-your-staffing-and-recruiting-efforts" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/getting-ahead-of-the-talent-deficit-5-ways-to-improve-your-staffing-and-recruiting-efforts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">staffing and recruiting strategies</a> will help you develop a proactive approach to talent acquisition, allowing you to forecast and meet long-term staffing goals. Your staffing agency partner can help you create a more robust talent network over time and offer industry-leading recommendations to refine or polish your approach to sourcing and staffing.
Plus, direct hiring through an agency typically results in higher levels of employee loyalty and stability due to candidate-friendly hiring practices and clear, upfront communications about expectations for both parties.
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Partnering with a staffing agency can streamline your hiring efforts and prepare your organization for ongoing success. However, the value of your partnership hinges on the staffing agency you choose to employ.
As you narrow down your options, consider not only what the agency can do but why they're offering these resources in the first place. The best hiring tactics center around candidates and employers alike, ensuring each party finds the best fit and receives ample support along the way.
CareerCircle bridges the gap between skilled talent and businesses poised for growth. By tapping into the hidden potential of all communities, including veterans and individuals with disabilities, we bring to the forefront individuals equipped with both the credentials and drive to succeed. Our approach streamlines the hiring process, ensuring you meet short-term and long-term goals.
We are a workforce solutions company on a mission to connect skilled talent with career opportunities and help organizations engage top-tier candidates.
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Partnering with a staffing agency can streamline your hiring efforts and prepare your organization for ongoing success.

4 Reasons Companies Use Staffing Agencies

The growing demand for high-quality, motivated talent means more work for hiring managers and internal recruiters. And rather than leaning on churn-and-burn or reactive hiring models, these teams need expert support to establish an effective recruiting strategy.

Building Proactive Talent Partnerships: 4 Reasons Companies Use Staffing Agencies

As the world recovers from a global pandemic and businesses find their place in the 'new normal' of the professional landscape, many hiring managers are looking to fill open roles with highly motivated, qualified talent.
Newly skilled candidates are ready to rejoin the workforce after a layoff, resignation, or extended time off to care for their at-home students, and recruiters want to strengthen their talent pipeline after a hiring freeze.
However, there's a missing link that's keeping both parties at bay: a lack of real-world training and experience. Many potential candidates took advantage of <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/acing-the-modern-workplace-by-upskilling" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/acing-the-modern-workplace-by-upskilling" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">upskilling opportunities</a> during their time at home, like:
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<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">online courses</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">virtual bootcamps and workshops</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">digital certification programs</li>
</ul>
The unusual circumstances of the last 15 months didn't leave many opportunities for on-the-job experiences, immersive training programs, or other high-value skill development.
Employers and job seekers alike turn to returnships to fill critical skill gaps and set themselves up for success in the long term. While the term 'returnship' is quickly gaining attention on LinkedIn and various job sites, this style of professional learning opportunity has been around for a while.
In this post, we'll outline exactly what a returnship program is, how it benefits employers and candidates alike, and how to cash in on this dynamic approach to talent acquisition.
<h2>Clarifying the "Returnship" Conversation</h2>
In short, a returnship is a type of professional learning experience designed specifically for professionals returning to the workforce after an extended period of time off.
Returnships enable working professionals to rejoin the workforce while also accounting for shifts in career trajectories and individuals entering new industries, with a paid opportunity to learn on the job and participate in professional mentoring programs. Some organizations may offer specialized returnship programs to support underrepresented groups that have been <a href="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/03/moms-work-and-the-pandemic.html" data-gc-link="https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2021/03/moms-work-and-the-pandemic.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">disproportionately affected by unemployment spikes</a>, like mothers or veterans.
They're similar to other professional training programs, including:
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<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Internships are typically directed at recent graduates or individuals with little to no work experience. An internship can be paid or unpaid and likely has no defined structure; it's simply focused on general learning and training.</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Apprenticeships are ideal for aspiring practitioners of a trade or profession, who need on-the-job training. Apprenticeships may also include opportunities to gain a license to practice in a regulated profession.</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Residencies historically applied to the medical field, but many technology companies are introducing 'residency' programs in which participants fill introductory, paid roles within a company to jumpstart their careers in the field.</li>
</ul>
In short, all of these immersive programs are bound together by a central goal: to prepare candidates for future roles.
For employers, the defining factors behind a returnship, internship, or any other -ship lies in the implicit value of learning by doing instead of learning by observation.
These programs <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/hiring-vs-workforce-development-stop-patching-holes-start-preparing-for-tomorrow" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/hiring-vs-workforce-development-stop-patching-holes-start-preparing-for-tomorrow" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">proactively build talent pipelines</a> by giving candidates access to the curriculum they need, allowing them to shadow mentors or peers within the organization, and letting them apply new concepts in real-time through practical experience on actual projects.
<h2>A Mutually Beneficial Recruiting Strategy</h2>
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Access to in-demand skills and upskilling curriculum
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An internal shift from reactive to proactive recruiting
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A chance to invest in their career without losing compensation opportunities
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A chance to strategically build internal career paths from the ground up
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Improved morale and motivation
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Reduced stress on internal hiring teams
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New career opportunities through their returnship agency
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<a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/advocacy-in-action-erasing-the-opportunity-divide-in-the-workforce" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/advocacy-in-action-erasing-the-opportunity-divide-in-the-workforce" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Access to highly motivated talent </a>
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Holistic skill development and practical learning applications
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Opportunity to vet candidates over time, rather than relying on resume sweeps or a single interview
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Progress towards long-term career goals
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Assurance that returnship hires can fill their new role effectively
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<h2>The Foundation of an Effective Returnship Program</h2>
No matter which talent pool or candidate segment you're targeting, your enablement program should include the following core elements:
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<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Curriculum: online courses or content offers support 'real world' training with literature that reinforces key points or fulfills certification requirements. Additionally, consider offering certification courses for relevant roles in your organization.</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Training: this will likely vary based on your industry, but it's essential to pair on-the-job work time with training resources. You'll likely be able to tweak your existing onboarding and initial training resources to fit your returnship participants.</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Mentoring: the best way to learn a new skill is by asking the right questions to the right people. Consider a 'buddy system' to pair participants with current employees, and be sure to establish internal expectations long before the program begins.</li>
<li data-gc-list-depth="1" data-gc-list-style="bullet">Work time: while it can be daunting to let trainees contribute to real projects, it's the best way to promote learning. You can implement QA processes to ensure a current employee reviews their work before client handoff.</li>
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Just as the job market faces rapid growth and realignment, the recruiting industry is ripe for change. Talent acquisition teams need to <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/getting-ahead-of-the-talent-deficit-5-ways-to-improve-your-staffing-and-recruiting-efforts" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/blog/post/getting-ahead-of-the-talent-deficit-5-ways-to-improve-your-staffing-and-recruiting-efforts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">adopt proactive, holistic hiring strategies</a> that consider untapped talent pools and match right-fit candidates to open roles, even when they don't have time to skim through hundreds of cookie-cutter resumes or generic online profiles with half-completed information or outdated contact details.
Returnships and similar professional learning experiences offer a mutually beneficial opportunity on both sides of the aisle. Still, it's not as simple as posting an online offer and tossing returnship participants into the fire on day one.
Hiring managers need a reliable support system to help design, develop, and implement these programs while also sourcing and matching right-fit participants to returnship opportunities.
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Our <a href="https://www.careercircle.com/employers" data-gc-link="https://www.careercircle.com/employers" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">workforce development platform</a> is an all-inclusive ecosystem for hiring managers looking to establish returnship programs in their own organization, with tools that help you source, assess, and match candidates to open roles and career development opportunities.
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Newly skilled candidates are ready to rejoin the workforce after a layoff, and recruiters want to strengthen their talent pipeline.

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A New Wave in Recruiting: How Returnships Help Employers and Candidates Get Ahead

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