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"Success will never be a big step in the future,
success is a small step taken just now. " - ~ Jonatan Martensson
Welcome to 2013 – and the climb begins! Each year I am
asked. “Dan – when does the job market pick up after the holidays?”
Is it on New Year’s Day?
Is it the first week in January?
Is it February?
Simple answer – it is now and it is happening.
I am writing this blog on Thursday January 11th.
Just this morning my job market report hit the media and the report – oh boy,
was it nice.
Jobs in our region – especially the past few days – have surged.
In fact, this morning (1/11/13), job postings in the region hit just about hit
2000 – I haven’t seen this number in over seven months – yes, seven months.
I monitor job market activity in the region, defined as a 50
mile radius of Albany, NY. Over the past few weeks, it has been a bit quiet
which is expected and normal for the holidays. The holidays have an impact –
the fiscal cliff concerns had a huge impact, although the national media says
it didn’t – they are dead wrong – look in the “backyards” of communities.
So – been on the sidelines? Jump in now. Don’t wait and
certainly don’t listen to the naysayers. Think positive – think success, and
you will succeed.
I have included my job report for the week below …
And thank you for reading this. – Dan
For
Immediate release
January
9, 2013
Job
Postings Show Huge Gains past few days – up significantly across state and nationally
(Albany,
NY, January 9, 2013) – Job postings increased significantly in the
region and across the state especially the past few days as employers seem to
have woken up from the holidays and started first quarter hiring plans in a
robust manner. Postings averaged 1436 the past seven days, up from 1048 the
week prior and this result was consistent across New York state. “Welcomed news
for those in the market and observers who may see more confidence in the minds
of employers, bucking some local and national polls. The market really begins
to pick up in latter January – this is earlier than normal but certainly better
– especially after very lean last few months of the year. This is also good
news on the heels of the announcement of Global Foundries’ expansion in Malta
generating an additional 1,000 jobs. This will have a very positive effect upon
our area”, stated Dan Moran, of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition
management firm located in Colonie.
Other
markets in NYS reported similar results. The Capital Region continues to still
outpace Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, all larger markets with more employers
and population.
National
Job Scene
As
of 1/292013 there were, on a seven-day-average, 481,432, up from 327,321 the week prior – consistent
with results in our region.
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
Corporate
Management Services
Celebrating
24 years providing career& corporate management services in 2012!
125 Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany, NY 12205
Phone: 518-641-8968
eFax: 586-279-4212
dmoran@next-act.com
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