Source | business.linkedin.com | Lydia Abbot
As we look back at 2019 and buckle up for 2020, there’s one thing we can all agree on: Recruiting is on fire. And there’s proof too: LinkedIn data shows demand for recruiting professionals has jumped by 63% since 2016.
That’s because finding and engaging talent has only gotten harder. With low unemployment rates, talent professionals are essential for winning over candidates. But not just any candidates — you’re being tasked with hiring people with the right soft skills as well as those that can bring diverse perspectives.
And, with competition for talent heating up, you’re also working hard to create cultures that people want to be a part of, whether that means taking steps to be more inclusive, allowing flexible work options, or helping employees continue to learn and develop their skills.
With that said, we weren’t surprised to see that the most popular articles on the Talent Blog in 2019 revolved around topics like hiring for diversity, assessing soft-skills, and engaging candidates and employees. It’s always fun to see which articles you found the most useful or inspiring! Here are the top 10 for the year:
The Top 10 Most Read articles on the LinkedIn Talent Blog
1. 10 LinkedIn Profile Summaries That We Love (And How to Boost Your Own)
Your LinkedIn profile summary is your chance to introduce yourself and give an overview of your professional life. We’ve shared 10 great examples of real people’s profile summaries to help inspire you in writing your own.
2. The Most In-Demand Hard and Soft Skills of 2019
We used a combination of LinkedIn data and survey results to identifty both the soft and hard skills companies are working hardest to fill right now. These are the skills you should know about and be ready to recruit for this year.
