As pandemic-induced uncertainty and economic fragility persist throughout 2020, it is clear that no corner of the world, or any business, has remained untouched. One area of particular relevance to the financial services industry is assessment test activity: How have candidate interest and company recruiting fared against the backdrop of heightened unemployment and fully remote interactions?
Recruitment and Testing Trends in the COVID-19 Downturn
Kathryn N. Reid, LLIF; Rick Funke ; Peggy McManus, Ph.D. 9/15/2020
Summary
How have candidate interest and company recruiting fared against the backdrop of heightened unemployment and fully remote interactions? This LL Global analysis of its extensive, proprietary industry testing data provides a snapshot of the environment for the first six months of the year in comparison to other data sources.
Included in this study:
- Increase number of candidates applying for sales positions
- Increase in number of candidates passing the Career Profile assessment
- Decrease in the number of applicants for home office positions
- Reasons for delay in onboarding