Job Market report January 19, 2011

Still slow -- but some very good jobs in the market!
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For Information: Dan Moran, 518-641-8968
January 18, 2012

Job Postings Continue Downward Trend Seen Past Few Weeks

(Albany, NY, January 18, 2012) – Job postings in the Region declined yet again last week, the second week in a row, after a big increase right after New Year’s Day. Postings for the last seven day period came in at 1650, down from 2058 the week before. “This up and down is similar to years past as business returns to normal operations and plans for 2012 are implemented during the month of January. What is concerning is that posting are down better than one-half from 2011 at this time when the market appeared to be much stronger before fizzling in the 3rd and 4th quarters. We should see a bump within the next week or two if situation normal; let’s hope that occurs or there will be cause for strong concern”, stated Dan Moran, Founder & President of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie.

Results were similar in other New York State markets with postings declining in all NYS markets this past week. The Capital Region is a much smaller market as well in terms of population and number of employers.

Next-Act’s Tip of the Week to Job Seekers

“Check your digital presence frequently to be sure you know what is posted about you in Face Book, LinkedIn or the Internet. Some have been surprised to find personal photos posted that should not be or false or inaccurate information. Know that employers routinely check to see what is online about a person – be sure you know beforehand”, suggested Moran.

About Next-Act


Next-Act, a division of DVG, Inc. is a career management & transition firm directed by Dan Moran, the Founder & President of the firm. Moran contributes over thirty years experience in career consulting, business and human resources management. In 2012, his firm will celebrate 24 years in business. Moran is noted for his expertise in helping today’s “boomers” move on to fulfilling second careers, while helping executives and professionals achieve their career goals. The firm also provides human resources consulting and corporate services to companies. Moran is also a certified facilitator for C.J. Hayden’s Get Clients Now! & Get Hired Now! programs.


For further press information: http://www.next-act.com/press_room.



Dan Moran
President & Founder
Next-Act
Career Management & Transition Specialists
Celebrating 24-years of helping others in 2012!
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Office: 518-261-4212
Cell: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com