Doom and Gloom

It is not news that all we hear from the media is that everything is horrible in the world and that you need not even attempt to make a career change right now. And, while it is obvious that times are very tough, there are plenty of positive things happening as well.



Our team at MROC continues to find very good opportunities in the world of search and placement; and we specialize in manufacturing (mostly plastics and packaging)! We have had to adjust our processes and systems but doing so has paid off greatly for us. If you are a candidate-stay active in your search, stay close to the recruiter(s) you know and trust and stay positive. Whether you are positive or negative you can be sure that it will come through in the interview. If you are a hiring manager-good people are out there, sometimes employed and sometimes not. Many of these top level candidates are not answering ads in the paper or postings on the internet because they know that their resume will end up in the middle of hundreds of other resumes. It is very wise for you hiring managers to stay close to recruiters who you trust and who know your industry as well because your time to actually sift through resumes of un(der)qualified candidates is minimal at best. To both hiring manager and candidate; having a partnership with a professional recruiter who knows your industry and/or your local marketplace is invaluable.



Trade publications are a very underutilized tool when it comes to career advancement. We regularly read plastics and packaging publications to keep informed of both good and bad news. Plenty of companies are expanding existing plants, building new plants or ramping up for new program launches. These are the companies we focus on because they are flourishing when so many others are not. These are the companies we want to represent. If you are a hiring manager, these articles will keep you up to date on not only what your competitors are doing but who their producers are.



There are good career opportunities and good candidates out there. They might be more difficult to uncover but they are there. Personally, I think it is good for the search and placement industry to go through this time as it forces recruiters to actually recruit and not just go to the same job boards that our clients use.



Thank you to both candidates and clients who have entrusted us with your business and/or career search. We appreciate it and look forward to talking with you soon.



Sincerely,



Bruce Bradford-Royle

President