ApparelHR - Are we there yet?

Many companies have been in fact still recruiting during this recession despite talk of economic downturn and job cuts dominating mass media broadcasts. However, it is the way in which firms are recruiting that has changed, as many businesses are literally flooded with vast responses to a job opportunity that they may advertise.

Businesses, who are recruiting, are looking to get the most for their money and help their company survive through these times and therefore   looking at candidates with a broader skill base, for example a Merchandise Manager that has a technical background or previous production experience. Or a Patternmaker with good graphics skills. This has been a good year for candidates  who are multi skilled and not afraid to  step outside the traditional boundaries of their roles.  Ensuring they are full utilised in this tight market. 

Firms are enjoying the choice out there, with many skilled professionals, who are eager to start work again after periods of redundancy, take a salary cut and work for less then what they would have considered 12 months ago. Hopefully the fashion industry has settled in the last few months  as we at  Apparel HR  have seen a  significant surge in recruitment and hiring.

Let’s look forward to 2010  and wish that everyone wants to buy a complete new wardrobe!!!!!


Julie Malone
Director

www.apparelhr.com