Job
Market Slumps on Heels of Holiday – slowing climbing to recovery
Albany,
NY, December 4, 2013) – The job market across all sectors saw a
significant drop the past seven days and it all occurred beginning late
Wednesday before the holiday. However, the past 24 hours have shown recovery
and improvement in the job market. “As expected, but later than normal, the
market for jobs dipped at the beginning of the holiday period this past week
but we are seeing a marked recovery indicating continued strength in December
hiring which is a good sign that employers are confident and ready to hire”,
stated Dan Moran, of Next-Act (www.next-act.com), a career transition
management firm located in Colonie.
In
the Capital Region, postings were 1675 vs. 2159 the week before the holiday.
Other markets in NYS were down as well The Capital Region continues to still
outpace Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, all larger markets with more employers
and population.
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Nationally
the market slumped as well with national job postings of 501,500 compared to
660,700 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.
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