52% of U.S. companies are hiring for new jobs in the fall and winter—here are the most in-demand rolesfor many jobseekers facing drawn-out interview processes and stiffer competition for roles in some industries — but that could soon change.to 4.3% in July, and the length of joblessness increased while hiring has slowed, fueling fears of a broader economic slowdown.
That is starting to turn around, she says. Some of her clients are building out their human resources teams — usually not a priority in a soft labor market — and other fields like finance, sales and professional services are hiring again.at companies with 20 or more employees in the U.S. More than half of companies said they're planning to hire for new permanent positions in the second half of the year and another 43% plan to fill vacancies.
In addition to health care and government, business and professional services, which includes jobs such as consultants, accountants and project managers, have also been"leading the charge" on hiring this summer, Robert Half found.How to stand out in a competitive job marketAlso:"Don't underestimate the power of networking."
When you're screening thousands of candidates,"that can save you a lot of time and effort," she adds.