Job Market report 11-7-13 --- a little better!

For Immediate Release

For information: Dan Moran, 518-641-8968  dmoran@next-act.com

Job Market Turns Corner For Better – Slight Increase Reported

Albany, NY,  November 6, 2013) –  The job market continued to be rather soft, not showing the growth we should be seeing this time of the year, especially with seasonal hiring. The good news – the market did not slide further back. Continued uncertainty over the Affordable Health Care Plan (aka Obamacare) still is weighing on the market and has been on the forefront of news and this trend likely will continue. “The market has turned a slight corner and is looking a bit better on all fronts, with the exception of NYC. There may be some confidence or just demand of seasonal hiring occurring that has caused the slump to stop – and that is good news finally after several weeks of caution”,  stated Dan Moran, of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition management firm located in Colonie.

In the Capital Region, postings were 1989 up slightly from 1834 the week prior. Other markets in NYS posted similar results slight increases as well, with the exception of NYC.  The Capital Region continues to still outpace Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, all larger markets with more employers and population.  

National Job Scene

Nationally the market continued flat with a very slight very slight increase to 520.547, compared to 515,250 the week before. “Postings nationally were well above 624,000 just a few weeks back on October 1^st”.  

  

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.