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Of all workers laid off from 2009 to 2011, just 56.9% had jobs as of January 2012
August 28, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
Labor Day kicks off what is typically a more volatile employment environment, as companies adjust payrolls to align with year-end goals and plans for the coming year. This makes it the ideal time for workers and job seekers alike to reboot their efforts to find or keep a job, according to the workplace authorities at global outplacement and executive coaching consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.“For many companies, business activity declines during the summer months, as sales slow and key decision makers take off for vacations. The pace tends to quicken as the year comes to a close as companies scramble to hit earnings goals and establish objectives for the new year. As a result, it is not unusual to see a flurry of employment changes in the final four months of the year,” said John A. Challenger, chief executive officer of global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas, Inc.
Following the worst economic meltdown since the Great Depression, it should come as no surprise that this has been one of the worst recoveries. That point was recently driven home by two reports confirming just how weak this recovery has been. Continue Reading
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Grants Given to Nine States for Building a Better Educated Nursing Workforce
by William FriersonFor future nurses in certain states, more money is coming to improve the quality of their educations and better prepare them for nursing careers.
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) recently announced nine states that have been chosen to receive two-year, $300,000 grants through its new program, Academic Progression in Nursing (APIN). APIN will advance state and regional strategies aimed at creating a more highly educated, diverse nursing workforce. It is run by the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) on behalf of the Tri-Council for Nursing, consisting of the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the National League for Nursing, American Nurses Association, and AONE, which is leading the $4.3 million, Phase I two-year initiative. RWJF will support an additional two years of work at the close of Phase I, to help states that have met or exceeded their benchmarks continue to make progress. Continue Reading
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How to Survive a PhD
by William Frierson
Dr. Jason Karp
With the bleak job market and lackluster economy, many young adults are staying in school to pursue graduate degrees or returning to school after a layoff. To advance your career and get ahead in the competitive job market, the trick is to graduate as quickly as possible so you don’t waste more time than necessary out of the job market. This is especially true for people finding themselves out of work and needing to return. How to Survive Your PhD covers many of these tricks, offering a no-nonsense approach to getting in and out of school with your PhD in hand. Here’s some tips to complete your PhD quickly and not have to spend seven years getting it: Continue Reading
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Entry-level jobs are no longer entry-level
August 27, 2012 by Steven Rothberg
Since 1994 we’ve been helping college students find internships and recent graduates find entry-level jobs and other career opportunities. So we’ve been through some economic up and down times including a few recessions. No recession came close to the one from which we’re still emerging. One of the unfortunate trends during and after each recession has been the significant increase in experienced workers taking jobs which normally would have gone to inexperienced workers. As a result, jobs which may be regarded and perhaps even advertised as entry-level are pursued and often taken by candidates with years of experience.It isn’t just CollegeRecruiter.com which has noticed this trend. Job aggregator SimplyHired is also concerned:
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How Employers can Improve the Candidate Experience: Part 7
by William Frierson
Joe Murphy of Shaker Consulting Group
Tom Janz, Ph.D. of PeopleAssessments and I had a chance to catch up at SIOP. We spoke about the candidate experience. Given the amount of time people are spending on YouTube, Tom thinks the on-line application process should be fun. Long questionnaires with hundreds of radio buttons to click are just not engaging.
Tom also suggests the experience be job relevant. Click Play to hear what Tom had to say:
Go ahead and apply for a job at your company. Then ask for candidate testimonials: “Did I have fun?” Continue Reading
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3 Steps to Kick Off Your Executive Job Search
by William Frierson
Jessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast
Sometimes getting a good start with an executive job search can be challenging. It’s often difficult to know which steps to take to make sure you’re finding the right employers and positions to apply for. While every job search is unique and there is no specific template available that ensures an executive job search will flow perfectly, there are some steps you can take to start on the right track. Here are three to consider: Continue Reading
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Why Isn’t My Resume Generating Calls for Interviews?
by William FriersonJessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast
To understand why your resume isn’t getting any callbacks, you first have to ask yourself a few questions. First, are you applying for jobs that you’re qualified for? If yes, are you customizing your resume each time you apply for jobs you’re qualified for? If you’re not, see my article: “4 Tips for Making Your Resume a Perfect Match”. If you are tailoring your resume to the position (using the tips mentioned in the above article) and you’re completely qualified for the job, then let’s explore some other reasons. Continue Reading
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Questions to Ask When Writing Your Resume
by William FriersonJessica Holbrook Hernandez of Great Resumes Fast
Writing a resume can feel like one of the most challenging aspects of a job search. There’s no doubt that writing this document requires a lot of introspection. But oftentimes, the challenge comes with a lack of true insight into your own career.
We spend a lot of time working on our jobs, but rarely give thought to the specific contributions we make to our employers in our roles. A good way to identify those contributions while providing insight into what information should be included in your resume is to ask yourself specific questions about your career. Continue Reading
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How Is Your Rejection Process?
August 24, 2012 by William FriersonJoe Murphy of Shaker Consulting Group
I sat with a recruiting team this week to discuss aligning staffing with their business strategy. In this case, the strategy was inclusive of how those not hired felt about the company and its brand. For some of their positions, each candidate could be a future customer, future employee, or potential competitor. Holding those thoughts in focus for a moment triggers some questions about the candidate experience. Continue Reading
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IT Expanding Demand, Expanding Salaries
by William Frierson
Anna Mathieu, Redfish Technology
The Information Technology sector continues to expand so far in 2012. Investment continues both in infrastructure and in staffing. Software developers, Health IT, and Security Cleared IT are in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projected that from 2008 to 2018 Computer Software Engineers 283,000 jobs will be added. This adds to the competition for talent.
Along with the increased competition for IT talent, are increased salaries, according to the 17th annual Redmond Salary Survey. Salaries stagnated for some years but many employers are seeing the wisdom of salary increases to current employees in order to stay competitive and retain technical talent. Continue Reading
