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There is always a level of uncertainty when it comes to looking for a new gig, but having the information you need to make the right decision is key.
To that end, Dr. Andrew Chamberlain, job-hunting platform Glassdoor’s chief economist, recently released a report detailing his predictions for the factors that will shape hiring practices and the job market in 2017. Read on for the five trends that emerged from his research.
1. Data science will find its way into human resources.
Many companies have hired data scientists to better streamline the way they approach things such as marketing and logistics, but in the year ahead, Chamberlain expects that more HR departments will take that tack when they are dealing with employee engagement, from utilizing A/B testing to tracking their feelings.
2. Automation will be everywhere.
While technology won’t make jobs disappear entirely, multiple industries including retail, finance, transportation…