JFF’s Cat Ward in “E-Job Hunting Met With Ambivalence”

The talent acquisition processes that companies have relied upon for decades have been completely upended since the outbreak of the pandemic.

With in-person interviewing and corporate site visits on hold, hiring managers are finding innovative ways to assess competency and fit in a virtual environment. We’ve seen Impact Employers step up to this challenge in a few ways, including providing additional support to prospective employees to help them successfully navigate the online application and hiring process.

While employers are adjusting to the new realities of the talent acquisition process, students and jobseekers alike also face new challenges in the career navigation process. In a recent article published on Inside Higher Ed, JFFLabs Managing Director Catherine Ward observes that the labor market is highly competitive right now for jobseekers, particularly those who are in the early stages of their careers. She points out that companies are changing how they source and assess talent to meet demand, while adjusting to today’s digital-first challenges.