July
31, 2013
The
Weather Has Cooled – The Job Market has Not! Job Postings Up Last Seven Days …
(Albany,
NY, July 24, 2013) – Job postings grew the last seven days in our
Region by 11% this past week after a flat week before. “Job postings are up to
2340 from 2100 the week before and this is on top of a huge 23% run-up a few
weeks ago, so the market is staying strong and consistent which is what analyst
look for. Consistency is the key – and the market is good. Internal surveys show
that the 3rd quarter will be the strongest for hiring in our Region
– and this is a change as employers have reported that the 2nd
quarter to be the strongest for hiring. In addition, a significant number
of employers in our Region plan to hire more workers in the 2nd half
of the year than the first half – this is very surprising and great news”,
stated Dan Moran, of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition
management firm located in Colonie. “ There is only good news – no bad news in
these numbers”.
Most
other markets as well were up this past week as well. The Capital Region
continues to still outpace Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, all larger markets
with more employers and population.
National
Job Scene
On
the national level, job postings were up slightly at 544,000 up from 525,000
the week before. “While our Region is doing
great, the US market is still struggling to get steam”.
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 2013, his firm will celebrate 25 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.
11% in one week is excellent! I am thankfully steadily employed, but my brother has been out of work for nearly a year now. He just started a great new career in truck fleet management 3 weeks ago, so this growth in job market has affected my family personally. Thanks for sharing these figures with your readers!
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