August
14, 2013
Job
Market Flat Past Seven Days Showing Strength and Consistency
(Albany,
NY, August 14, 2013) – Job postings were flat this past seven days
leveling at higher levels than seen in quite some time and after seven-day
increases of 11% and 23% in recent weeks, all good signs that the rebound is
holding steam in the 3rd quarter. “Consistency is key. When you see
weeks of ups and downs in job trends, that indicates uncertainty on employers
part. However, we are not seeing this – we are seeing the opposite -
consistent results at levels higher than anytime this year for sure. This
is great news for those in the job market seeking jobs, and those considering
entering the job market. The time is ripe now”,” stated Dan Moran, of
Next-Act (www.next-act.com),
a career transition management firm located in Colonie.
Job
postings the past seven days were 1980 compared to 1990 the week before.
Moran
continued, “We we are seeing is more people looking for new jobs and careers
than ever before. As reported in recent surveys, job engagement – a number that
reflects what percentage of the working population were pleased with their
current job or career and feel that they are productive is at all time lows.
Over 70% (71% to be exact) of those working are not happy with what they
do and do not feel engaged in their job. That is devastating to companies as
they can expect significant turnover – people leaving jobs for new roles – in
the short term.
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 553,000 compared to
535,000 the week before, up very slightly.
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!
125
Wolf Road, Suite #128
Albany,
NY 12205
Phone:
518-641-8968
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586-279-4212
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