Job
Market Drops Slightly after Huge Increases – Across NYS, Nationally and in our
Region
(Albany,
NY, August 7, 2013) – Job postings dropped a bit this past seven
days but only after a 11% and 23% run up two weeks prior which is significant
at this time of the year. In addition, and some great news, employers in our
region are going to hire, in the 3rd quarter July – September at
record levels which is now being forecasted. “Job postings were just about
2000, down from 2340 the week prior – not significant when you look at the
market over the past three weeks which has been very, very strong. This is not
uncommon – after a few weeks of great increases, there is a slight pause in
hiring activity. What is great – this is occurring in the 3rd quarter
of the year and this is highly unusual and a sign of continued strength in the
regional job market. We continue to see consistency – and that is good”
stated Dan Moran, of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition
management firm located in Colonie.
While
the national jobs report for July was at best weaker than expected, the Capital
Region continued to develop jobs and the jobs are in all sectors. One part of
the national report that was very concerning – over 70% of the jobs created
nationally in July were part-time, temporary or in the retail or hospitality
sectors, typically the lowest paid. “Not in our region – jobs are in all
sectors and there are many great higher paying jobs available right now”.
Other
markets in NYS were down a bit 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 down slightly at 536,000 compared to
544,000 the week before.
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.
Dan
Moran
President
& Founder
Next-Act:
Career
Management & Transition Specialists
Corporate
Management Services
Celebrating
25 years providing career & corporate management services in 2013!
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Wolf Road, Suite #128
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Phone:
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586-279-4212
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