Worker shortages are a major contributing factor to the supply chain product and service voids felt all around the world.  “HIRING NOW” signs can be seen posted everywhere in business windows large and small.  Those working in the labor exchange systems have been additionally pressed from both the employer and potential employee standpoint to help make the perfect business-personnel selection decision.

As I have witnessed this scenario unfold, an interesting “weakness” in the worker recruitment process has arisen.  With the additional usage of technology in the recruitment, screening and worker selection system, the incidence of Sharing “Multi-Skill” Qualifications has strategically declined.

What do I mean?

I believe that due to the fact that many companies and organizations have now gone to an online application process, the opportunity for candidates to offer a more in-depth description of their total skills has been reduced.  Individuals often have skills that may not directly apply to the job they are seeking…however they may be ideal for another project that is “in the hopper!”  And with interview and screening time always at a premium, the likelihood of having a segment for Sharing “Multi-Skill” Qualifications is highly unlikely.

It is my TRIPLE III TIME recommendation that improvement for Sharing “Multi-Skill” Qualifications lies equally on both sides of the desk.  Job applicants must make it a written and verbal priority to strategically share their direct and indirect employment skills. Business/organization leaders must also structure their employee recruitment systems to capture the maximum professional skills information they can on every candidate.

An additional 30 minutes in both areas could prove invaluable for everyone’s future!