According to Infojobs for the newspaper Valor Econômico, the number of leader hires decreased by more than 19% in 2024. And the expectation is that this market will continue to decline, provoking changes in behavior and a readjustment of companies and potential candidates for C-Level contracts
Marcelo Arone remembers: "on one side, the vacancies for high positions are decreasing, from another, obviously, increases the hiring of trainees and interns. Companies are spending less and having to work on their internal material
He evaluates: "No company risks making an aggressive expansion plan if there are no minimum guarantees that this investment in people will pay off in 1 or 2 years. If, on one side, companies are being more selective in their hiring, of the other, it is possible to think about building a career again, investing more effort in future gains
That is to say, it has never been so necessary to think again about the medium and long term: "who is a leader, you will need to update yourself to remain relevant. Apparently, the doors are open for young talents, but they are not closed to seniors. On the contrary, who invests heavily, "will want to invest with 100% certainty", score Arone
The economic situation was the trigger for all this change. Marcelo emphasizes: "What started with a favorable perspective in January, in large part, did not materialize. The delay in the interest rate cut, the concern with the country's fiscal scenario, the eternal political influence on the economy pulled the handbrake, and this means that companies are hiring less, but also that they are investing more in hires that are truly worthwhile
For those looking for a career change, Marcelo gives the tip: "besides the soft skills, be prepared for expanding markets, in areas such as Artificial Intelligence and Humanized Management. Nowadays, working with data and generating assertive strategies are needs present in all niches, from HR to Technology, going through Business, Sales, Operations etc. Being updated with these trends conveys wisdom, something that will never be too much, finalizes
For Aaron, despite the warm year, there is light at the end of the tunnel. "Who is employed and wants to boost their career to", suddenly, get a promotion, needs to urgently invest in soft skills. Train your personal and behavioral skills to be a change agent and take care of your mental health to bring lightness and impact your teams, this "joker" profile is always well accepted by peers and sought after by managers he recalls
