Comments on: Abundance or Scarcity – What is Yours? http://www.theinterviewgurus.com/abundance-or-scarcity-what-is-yours/ from the author of "The 10 Key Interviewing T.E.C.H.N.I.Q.U.E.S." Sun, 27 Mar 2011 14:00:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: Ben Yoskovitz http://www.theinterviewgurus.com/abundance-or-scarcity-what-is-yours/comment-page-1/#comment-25 Ben Yoskovitz Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:47:00 +0000 http://theinterviewgods.com/blog/2008/11/abundance-or-scarcity-what-is-yours#comment-25 It's tough to look at times like these and say, "Aha! Opportunity!" but I do agree with Dan and Jason - now is precisely the time to do that, both for job seekers and employers.<br/><br/>For employers one of the worst things to do is put your head in the sand and hide. Your competitors are likely flailing and even with more job seekers in the market due to layoffs, people want stability, and they care about culture and fit. So now is the time to get out there as an employer and market, brand and promote your company. Think about strategic hiring vs. quick, shotgun hiring and build up the talent pool for when things pick up. It’s tough to look at times like these and say, “Aha! Opportunity!” but I do agree with Dan and Jason – now is precisely the time to do that, both for job seekers and employers.

For employers one of the worst things to do is put your head in the sand and hide. Your competitors are likely flailing and even with more job seekers in the market due to layoffs, people want stability, and they care about culture and fit. So now is the time to get out there as an employer and market, brand and promote your company. Think about strategic hiring vs. quick, shotgun hiring and build up the talent pool for when things pick up.

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