Top 7 Reasons to Talk to a Recruiter in 2025

  1. We saw a lot of job changes made and counteroffers taken between 2020 and 2023.
    • If you’re one of the people who made a move, it’s a good time to take inventory of how it’s going.
    • If you’re one of the people who took a counteroffer, were promises kept? Did it resolve your motivation to make a move? According to Google, 80-90% of people who take a counteroffer leave the company within a year.
  2. Market Uncertainty
    • Does your company have a plan in place for 2025? Are they transparent about it with their employees?
    • Is your company recession proof?
    • How diverse are your company’s upcoming projects? Having a broad portfolio of construction projects can help weather economic uncertainty.
  3. 2025 will be the year that great companies differentiate themselves from good companies.
    • The pretenders versus the contenders will be seen in the form of broken promises and stagnant salaries.
    • This will be a competitive year for construction, with companies vying both for work within Birmingham and jobs in the multifamily sector, and an influx of new offices.
  4. Money follows opportunity.
    • Seeking opportunities for growth and skill development will keep your career from becoming stagnant.
    • You belong at a company that recognizes your skills. Is your current employer utilizing your strong suits?
  5. There are fewer senior level positions available in Birmingham construction.
    • We’re looking at you, Senior PMs, Project Executives and VPs!
    • Nepotism is real. Companies may have little to no seats left at the table, especially for outsiders.
    • When these positions do become available, you’ll want to be on the short list of people we call to make aware.
  6. You should talk to a recruiter before you need one. The best time to look for a job is when you already have one.
  7. WHY NOT?
    • It’s confidential.
    • Wildcat Search Group has talked to the same people every year for the past 15 years and they haven’t made a job change. We’re not here to pressure you or hard close. We play the long game.
    • At the very worst, it helps validate the job you’re currently at.

Give us a call or reach out on LinkedIn to find out what opportunities are waiting for you.