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All In Kayla

A New York native, Kayla Miller participated in Acara’s new graduate development program, launching her into a successful career as a Senior Recruitment Specialist. In the latest edition of our  “All In at Acara” series, learn how Kayla works as an adaptable problem solver to assist her clients from various industries and specialties in finding…

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Semiconductor blog

The U.S. is the semiconductor industry leader holding about half of the global market share with sales of $275 billion in 2022, with experts projecting it will be a trillion-dollar industry by 2030. Worldwide, in 2022 alone, the semiconductor market totaled $599.6 billion and is expected to reach $630.0 billion in 2024. Semiconductors in short…

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Aerospace

The aerospace and defense (A&D) industry designs, manufactures, and services some of the world’s most complex machinery—airplanes, spacecrafts, satellites, ships, submarines, and other electronics and equipment used in military and commercial settings. United States A&D companies play a major role in our national defense and global security and help lead the global A&D market, along…

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The Tech Talent War of 2023

By Damian Scandiffio

With all the tech layoffs at the end of 2022 and the beginning of 2023, you may think the talent shortage has subsided. However, that’s not the case. As technology advances and plays an increasingly important role in various sectors, the demand for tech talent has surged, leaving 86 percent of Chief Information Officers to…

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Franchesca All In   Feature

Since joining the Acara team in early 2022, Recruitment Specialist Franchesca has assisted our aerospace, defense, and semiconductor clients in finding top talent. Destined for a career that allowed her to interact with people daily, Franchesca began working in the talent acquisition industry after graduating from college. In the latest edition of our “All In…

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Four Advantages and Disadvantages of AI in the Hiring Process

The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the hiring process has sparked important conversations among job seekers and recruiters alike. While some embrace the potential advantages of AI in streamlining the recruitment process, others express concerns about its impact on candidate selection and fairness. Recruiters appreciate AI’s efficiency, objectivity, and scalability, enabling them to sift…

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Expectations Gen Z Has for Their Employers in 2023

If you’re ready to attract and retain the newest subset of the workforce—Generation Z—prepare to understand a new set of expectations they bring along with them to their job seeking. Many of the “green flags” they look for in potential employers align with their millennial predecessors—think flexible hours, mission-centered work, and the resources to learn…

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Congratulations on your recent graduation! You are entering the job market during a time of economic uncertainty. In addition, student loan interest resumes in September, and payments are due starting in October, making finding a stable source of income a high priority for the class of 2023. Hiring has shifted from industries that highly recruited…

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