________________________________________________________________
For
Immediate release
February
13, 2013
Job
Postings Flat after increase last week ---
(Albany,
NY, February 13, 2013) – Job postings in our region were flat the
past seven days after a run up the past few weeks, signaling consistency
in the job market. “ If we see the market go way up and down, that is not
consistency and concerning. We are seeing steady trends and for the most part
up – and that is good”, stated Dan Moran, of Next-Act (www.next-act.com),
a career transition management firm located in Colonie.
“In
addition, we are still tracking and trending higher than 2012, another good
sign. The market still has a way to go to meet pre-recession levels and as
well, 2010 levels which were very good.
Advice
for Job Seekers
“Many
considering entering the job market have been on the fence, waiting for a sign
that the time is now. Well - the signs are there. Employers held off on hiring
the last quarter of 2012 but are planning to hire very strongly in the 1st
quarter as early survey results are reporting. In addition, if one has been
searching without luck, it might be time to change up how they are looking by:
·
Sprucing
up and taking a new approach with one’s resume – add some “sell” to it to
clearly communicate your skills and abilities.
·
Use
social media to expand networking – tools like LinkedIn and Facebook can be
very valuable to expand your network and hear about opportunities before
everyone else does.
·
Spruce
up your attitude – attitude sells you or not. If you have a positive attitude
and outlook, you stand a much better chance of being considered and hired.
Check your “attitude baggage” at the door – and never show it.
Other
markets in NYS saw similar results. The Capital Region continues to still
outpace Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, all larger markets with more employers
and population.
National
Job Scene
Job
postings were flat nationally. As of 2/13/2013 there were 546667 job
postings this past seven days, from 555,930 the week prior, a very small
change.
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.
Dan
Moran
President
& Founder
Next-Act.com
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
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