THE great January job hunt is well underway, but there’s one surprising factor would-be employees are checking out for 2023.
As well as the usual salary, holidays and perks, a huge 53 per cent of job seekers are researching a company’s financial performance before they decide to apply, according to Totaljobs.com.
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Why? With a third of us feeling even less secure then we did during the pandemic, Brits are now prioritising a company’s stability to ensure their own ability to keep earning.
Steve Warnham from Totaljobs explained: “With news of an economic recession on the horizon, fears for job security are weighing heavily on the minds of UK workers.
“Candidate expectations are shifting and people have become more selective in roles that they might consider.”
So what’s the best way to ensure a potential new employer can offer you security?
Here’s the expert Sun Jobs guide to help you choose.
1. Are they established?
While working for a start-up can be fast-paced and fun, around 60 per cent of new businesses fail within the first three years.
Choosing an established firm may give you more stability.
2. Go for growth
If the company grew through the pandemic and is still growing despite the threat of recession, then it could be a good bet for your future.
Research their performance – look at company reports, study their share price if they have one and get a feel for how they will fare in the next few years.
3. What sector are they in?
Certain sectors are experiencing rapid growth and will need more staff as they expand.
Check out our tips on making a fresh start in a booming industry.
4. Are they international?
Working for an international firm can help protect you, as if your region does badly one year, it might be cushioned by a better performance elsewhere.
5. Are they still paying bonuses?
Companies which are confident enough to carry on paying staff bonuses and incentives usually have the cash reserves to ride out a recession.
Check on LinkedIn and Glassdoor before you apply.
Looking for a firmer future? Try one of these big-name employers.
Technical Business Analyst, ITV Jobs, London
Enjoy this starring role in the prestigious ITV tech team.
ITV Studios is the creator, producer and distributor of world-leading programmes that viewers can’t get enough of.
Technology is fundamental to ITV’s running and growth and the media company is currently seeking a Technical Business Analyst who will support stakeholders across the company to map and document logical architecture, service boundaries and workflows to ensure guidelines are being met.
You’ll be required to assist with technical design, develop and test software applications and systems and collaborate on high-level solutions and enhancements to existing systems.
If this sounds like the role for you in 2023 – apply today.
GTM Recruiter, Multiverse, London
You’re hired! Apprenticeships are on the up and are now the UK’s most favoured qualification.
Get in on the action with Apprentice giant Multiverse.
Multiverse is a tech start-up on a mission to power professional apprenticeships.
As a GTM Recruiter, you will focus on hiring enterprise customer success managers, sales operations, and marketing positions to create more opportunities in the UK and the US for apprentices with some of the most globally recognised accounts at the likes of McKinsey & Co, Morgan Stanley, Verizon and Google.
Reporting to the talent manager, you will support and contribute to candidate attraction strategies that will drive hiring goals, source and screen exceptional candidates and run first-stage interviews.
You will also build effective relationships with Multiverse hiring managers to ensure regular feedback and goals are communicated through reporting and weekly analysis.
Here’s how you can apply for this great role.
Retail Chargeback Team Lead, Starling Bank, Cardiff
Take flight with award-winning challenger bank Starling.
Starling aims to give customers clarity and control over their money, by managing it entirely through the Starling banking app.
It is now looking for a Retail Chargeback Team Lead to support the growth of its dispute resolution team.
The successful candidate will be required to provide guidance and support to team members through regular coaching and feedback sessions, organise daily tasks amongst the wider team to ensure that SLAs are met and work closely with internal stakeholders to drive improvements for the team.
See the full job description here.
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