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If you’re ever looking to switch companies in the field you work in or want an entirely new career path, you might want to think about turning to a staffing agency. Staffing agencies have recruiters whose main role is finding you a job.

Sometimes you don’t even have to go searching. Recruiters will look over resumes and reach out to qualified candidates to see if you’re interested in an open position. They’re very helpful when it comes to job hunting.

However, LinkedIn says the future of recruiting will change drastically. Even if you’re not a recruiter, but own your own business or are in the market for a new job, these are things you should be aware of. Visit LinkedIn.com/Kim and get $50 off your first job post.

Here are seven predictions on how recruiting will be different in the next five years.

1. The role of recruiter will be more important than it is now

According to LinkedIn, recruiters have become the recruited as demand for recruiting professionals has jumped by 63% since 2016. That trend is expected to continue.

That’s because talent will matter more. As automation takes over the most repetitive tasks, work left to humans will be more creative, less predictable and more consequential to businesses overall.

Since the market for recruiting professionals is getting more competitive, now may be a good time to be proactive. Capacity planning can help you figure out how many recruiters you’ll need ahead of time.

Failing to plan ahead can be costly. Companies that wait until they’re in urgent need of in-demand talent are more likely to pay more and be forced to lower their standards.

2. Get used to changing hiring plans

Most companies have hiring goals that change over time, but the pace of those changes has been speeding up lately. LinkedIn questioned thousands of talent acquisition pros about their top priorities from now until 2024. The top answer was keeping up with rapidly changing hiring needs.

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