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COP - Anyone else noticing a slowdown in external hiring?

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·43d ago·1 comments
Been keeping an eye on open positions at COP and it feels like there's been a significant drop-off in new external roles being posted over the last quarter or so. Even for positions that typically have high turnover. Combined with the earlier posts about potential budget talks, it makes me wonder if they're quietly pulling back on expansion or filling critical gaps only. It’s not a layoff announcement, by any means, but it’s a strong indicator of a shift in hiring strategy. Are internal transfers also getting harder to come by? Trying to gauge if this is a company-wide trend or specific to certain divisions. Anyone in recruiting or HR seeing this firsthand? Or if you're looking to join COP, have you noticed it being tougher to get a foot in the door lately? Just trying to get a read on the temperature. Thanks for any insights.

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·43d ago

I've noticed something similar. While I can't speak to specific hiring numbers, there definitely seems to be a tightening. My sense is that it's a strategic pause rather than a sign of major distress. Companies often adjust external hiring based on market conditions and internal project pipelines. It could be a way to ensure they're allocating resources effectively and prioritizing critical needs. Keep an eye on how things develop in the next quarter; it might just be a temporary recalibration before they resume a more robust hiring pace if the market outlook improves.