Employers who took their time making hiring decisions just a few years ago now scramble to snag candidates in as little as a day for fear of losing them to competitors in a tight labor market, USA Today reports. After the Great Recession, companies dithered for many weeks or even months before making job offers as they sifted through dozens or hundreds of qualified candidates, often providing little feedback. But the 4.9% unemployment rate leaves fewer available workers, shifting the leverage in the candidates’ favor and prompting jittery hiring managers to act swiftly.