With the first quarter of 2025 behind us and summer right around the corner, Hawaii’s labor market continues to show signs of both resilience and evolution. While hiring activity remains strong in key sectors, job seekers are navigating a competitive and quickly shifting landscape. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics offers [...]
In January 2025, Hawaii had an estimated 27,000 job openings, representing 4% of the labor market, up from 3.9% the month prior, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. While some of these positions are seasonal, particularly in retail and tourism, Hawaii continues to maintain an unemployment rate lower than the national average, reflecting sustained [...]
When it comes time to add new people to your organization, you might have an ideal profile of a candidate in mind: their skill level, experience, education, and other important traits. But does that match what the workforce actually looks like in Hawaii? At Bishop & Company, with more than 30 years’ experience helping [...]
Many organizations across Hawaii are facing a new kind of hiring challenge: sorting through stacks of resumes that look good at first glance… but lack any real insight into the person behind them. Why? Because more job seekers are using AI tools to generate resumes and cover letters, sometimes with little to no customization [...]
Is there a big difference between an office assistant—sometimes called an administrative assistant—and an executive assistant? Can someone who starts off in one role transition into the other? As a job seeker, what does it all mean (and what does it pay)? Don’t worry: Bishop & Company is here to help shed light on [...]
If you’ve been submitting resume after resume and hearing nothing back, you’re not alone. The job search process in 2025 can feel like screaming into the void—and for good reason. More employers are relying on Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) and AI-based screening tools to handle overwhelming application volumes. While these technologies are designed to [...]
Like many areas of the United States, Hawaii is facing a “brain drain,” as young professionals -- especially those in the millennial generation -- are considering moving, or packing up their lives and heading to the mainland or other locations for their jobs. It comes down to basic economics: The cost of living on [...]
As a job seeker, one of the best ways to see what jobs are available and which organizations are hiring is to attend a job fair. It’s like speed dating to find your next occupation! The best way to attend a job fair is by being prepared to put your best foot forward to [...]
We’ve all been there. At some point in our working lives, we’ve reached a point where everything about our current job is maddening, infuriating, frustrating, or feels like a waste of time. You’ve been looking for a new job for what feels like an eternity, and it seems like nothing is going in your [...]
Everything is more expensive these days, especially in Hawaii. When you’re a company trying to attract talented candidates, that means your wages might have to go up as well. But it’s a fine line between offering competitive wages that bring you talented employees and getting dangerously close to losing your profits, as the cost [...]
