You’ve heard of quiet quitting, quiet firing, and maybe even quiet cutting, but there’s a new office buzzword in town – ‘quiet hiring’. An opportunity to join a new team or get the role you’ve desperately wanted, all within the company you already work for.
‘Quiet hiring’ is a process which involves employers taking a look at their existing talent pool and hiring or promoting within. Saving on recruitment costs, time, and rewarding staff internally. Job scrolling could truly become a thing of the past!
Learning new skills, networking within the business, and volunteering for a higher workload are just some of the things that can boost your chances of securing a new role under the ‘quiet hiring’ trend.
Recruitment expert and founder of Practice Aptitude Tests, Guy Thornton shares his top tips for employees looking to impress.
Upskilling
“This one is fairly self-explanatory. No matter what job you’re in, it’s always a good idea to develop your existing skill set. Refining your skills not only improves performance, but it’s a huge green flag for employers. Upskilling shows initiative, dedication and a drive to succeed – all key qualities we look for in potential ‘new’ recruits.”
Putting yourself forward
“Volunteering to take on more is a way to impress in the event quiet hiring is taking place. Once again, it shows initiative and enthusiasm. It displays a willingness to do what has to be done and this can often be seen less from long-time employees. Putting yourself forward will give you a chance to stand out from your colleagues. It’s admirable to see long-standing employees approach a role with a similar attitude they had when they first began.”
Taking on more
“Showing you can take on more responsibility shows a potential employer two very important things. Firstly, that you are efficient and work quickly. Secondly, that you are ready for a step up. Simply getting through your current assignments isn’t always enough. It can be a positive to push yourself outside of your comfort zone, but what’s equally as important is to not overload yourself. Be proactive and helpful, rather than overloaded and chaotic.”
Networking within the business
“Networking shouldn’t be limited to activities outside the office. Think about making new connections within the business or strengthening the ones you already have. There’s real value in understanding the business on a deeper level from immersing yourself in other teams. You never know what opportunities might come up, simply from greater connections within the business. The more you know, the more effective you might be in a leadership position.”
Show that you’re open to feedback
“Being open to feedback is key to being quietly hired. By taking criticism on board and always looking for ways to improve, you show your employer that you’re adaptable and willing to work on yourself. It’s a level of maturity that even the most seasoned professionals can sometimes lack. Be sure to ask questions around how you can improve too – this always sticks out when bosses think about their best employees and what they’ve overcome.
Developing your strengths, even when you’re not job hunting, can prepare you for when opportunities do arise at your current place of work, allowing you to thrive in familiar environments, instead of jumping ship.
For your best chance of being ‘quietly hired’, you can visit the Practice Aptitude Tests to develop your existing skill set for free here: https://www.practiceaptitudetests.com/
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