The future of work is widely discussed and contemplated. If the future of work could be summed up in one word, that word would be “change.” Change will be part of everyone's work life as the transformation of work continues. Technological development, which is at the core of this transformation, will continue and pose challenges for the workforce. One of these challenges will be shorter employment durations and more frequent periods of unemployment.
How to prepare for unemployment?
The future of work is changing, and with those changes come more frequent periods of unemployment. While this uncertainty can feel unsettling, it also highlights the importance of being prepared. One of the most effective ways to prepare is by getting to know yourself better.
Self-awareness starts with reflection. Taking the time to ask yourself who you are, what you enjoy, and what you are good at can reveal valuable insights. Just as importantly, it helps to consider what does not motivate or inspire you at work. Together, these reflections form a clearer picture of your strengths, values, and preferences.
If identifying your strengths feels difficult, you don’t have to do it alone. Friends, colleagues, and people who know you well can often see your strengths more clearly than you do yourself. Because we tend to be our own harshest critics, external feedback can be a powerful tool in building self-awareness.
This deeper understanding of yourself becomes especially valuable when you are considering new career paths or facing changes in working life. When you know your strengths and what truly motivates you, navigating uncertainty becomes a little easier—and the next step forward a little clearer.
Could a recruitment training program be a pathway to a new career?
A new direction can be found, for example, through recruitment training. Recruitment training is a form of labor market training whose primary goal is to employ participants in a partner company at the end of the program. Through the training, participants can quickly and effectively combine new job tasks and new expert skills into one package, regardless of their career stage.
You may be wondering who recruitment training is suitable for. Programs are implemented across several different fields, and career opportunities vary accordingly. Open roles differ from one program to another, and job opportunities are available for newly graduated students, more experienced professionals, and career changers alike.
It is worth applying for recruitment training even if you are not exactly sure which role would suit you best. The application process includes discussions with a project specialist, and career coaching services are also available to applicants.
Saranen, part of the Barona Group, offers recruitment training programs intended for unemployed jobseekers. Their purpose is to employ participants.
Read more about Saranen recruiting training programs!
Why do organizations hire talent through recruitment training programs?
People who participate in recruitment training programs often strongly support the idea and are happy to recommend it to others. But why do companies and organizations choose this kind of training?
Changes in working life affect not only individuals, but also companies and organizations. At the same time, it is not always easy to find the right skills in the job market. That is why companies should consider whether they could train new talent themselves.
Some organizations have made a strategic choice to use recruitment training programs as one of their methods for hiring. By developing people’s skills, they also improve their own competitiveness.
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