Identifying Hidden Talent

A previously untapped talent market that’s getting a lot of positive press these days? The recently unemployed.

After a few years of a pandemic turning everything we once thought we knew upside down, hiring managers suddenly recognize that resume gaps may not be a red flag, after all. And this is creating a whole new pool of candidates.

In my recent experience as a recruiter, I can certainly attest that resume gaps during the pandemic are not weird. Not weird at all. But as you consider such candidates, be smart. Do they explain why they took a break? Does that explanation make sense?

A recruiter can help you sort through the noise and assess whether a candidate’s #resumegap is a logical result of the times or a red flag.