Fall Hiring and Job Search Starts Now
As summer winds down and routines settle back in, the job market is heating up. Hiring may be steady, but with many workers staying put, the competition for top talent is tighter than ever. That’s why now is the moment to get ahead … whether you’re hiring or job searching.
August is a hidden power month. Job postings peak, giving candidates a chance to get in front of hiring managers before the post-Labor Day surge. With fewer applicants and recruiters zeroing in on quality, this late-summer window creates a rare advantage to make some moves!
For employers, it’s prime time to re-engage high-potential talent. For job seekers, it’s your chance to shine before the fall rush. The takeaway? Don’t wait for the wave, allow Talascend to help you get ahead of it.
Employers: Stock Up for the Fall
Now is the time to “stock up” on the talent needed for the busy months ahead. Year-end projects, budget planning, and Q3/4 deadlines put pressure on teams to perform and waiting often means competing in a crowded market. By re-engaging promising candidates from earlier in the year and moving quickly on open roles, businesses can avoid delays and secure the talent they need before demand peaks.
- Refresh your talent pipeline now to avoid hiring delays later
- Reconnect with candidates who showed promise earlier in the year
- Secure key roles before competitors start posting aggressively after Labor Day
Job Seekers: Gain the Late-Summer Advantage
Late summer is one of the smartest times to make a move. Hiring managers are already planning for fall/winter priorities and want strong candidates in the pipeline NOW. Applying ahead of the pack means your resume lands in front of decision-makers before the flood of post-holiday applicants. With fewer people actively searching, standout candidates often gain more visibility and more time with recruiters, increasing the odds of landing an interview.
- Less competition = more visibility for your application
- Recruiters have time to give more attention to strong candidates
- Beat the September rush and secure interviews while others are just starting their search
Let’s Get Back to Business Together
Whether you’re building a team or advancing your career, Talascend is here to help you move forward with confidence. Let’s take on this new season of growth and success together. Contact us today to learn more.
About Talascend
Talascend is a Veteran Owned Business that is dedicated to the success of our nation’s civilian and veteran personnel. To date, the Talascend organization has a staff of 60 experienced and tenured recruiting professionals, a contract community of nearly 700 employees working on-site at our partnering accounts, and a candidate community of 1.2M+ engineering, technical and skilled trade professionals.
With 75+ years of staffing success, Talascend has been one of the most reliable and effective providers of strategic staffing solutions for clients serving multiple industry verticals needing top talent in engineering, technical, and skilled trade disciplines. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, the Talascend companies have worked with some of the world’s largest and best-known organizations on an extensive range of high-profile projects nationwide. If you are looking for a new career, or to grow your workforce, contact us today!