ESS Candidate Newsletter – APRIL 2025
Introduction – Aaron Wandtke
Recently Filled Jobs
Ask the Recruiter – Do you have a non-compete and not know it?”
Introduction:
Introduction:
We experienced a flurry of activity during the first quarter as companies sought out new talent and added positions that were on hold late in the year. We have noticed an upturn in companies. For companies with an urgent need, we have seen them as hire as quickly as possible to get the candidate they want. For other searches, companies are moving slower and wanting a larger slate of people to compare before deciding who to hire. In our experience, the only thing to get companies to move quicker is for them to experience missing out on candidates they ultimately decided they wanted.
We are excited about April and the change in weather in Ohio. We are also excited to help more companies upgrade their teams this quarter. If you would like data on the types of roles we fill, the geographic areas we serve, or other market information to help you make decisions, please let me
Ask the Recruiter – “Do you have a non-compete and not know it?”
This is one of the most common questions we have been asking people over the last several months. The overwhelming answer from people is that they do not believe they have a non-compete. Often, they discover they have a non-compete when they put in their resignation. Finding out at this point of the process puts the new opportunity in jeopardy and may as well jeopardize their current job. Below are some possibilities where you may have signed a non-compete without knowing:
- Employment contract – If you signed an agreement for a specific period or signed an agreement in case of a merger or acquisition, you may have a non-compete.
- Stock and/or Long-Term Incentive – Stock options or grants, LTI, or other rewards or bonus programs may also include a non-compete.
- Merger or acquisition – This may depend on what side of the merger your company is on. If your company does not have a non-compete and the purchasing company does, you may have had to sign one. In addition, sometimes they will offer retention bonuses that may also include a non-compete.
People do not worry about the non-compete until its time to change jobs. We encourage you to, one, know if you have one, and two, know the terms of the agreement. Some non-competes include products, states, and/or positions that would violate the non-compete. Be sure to do your homework so you can be prepared as possible when this comes up.
If you need help with your current interview process, even if ESS is not involved, please let me know.
I can be reached at 614-885-8490 or by e-mail at aw@ess123.com.
