IT'S HOLIDAY SEASON...SHOULD I STOP LOOKING?
The year continues to fly by and we have moved into the final stretch for fourth quarter!
Many candidates frequently ask about the status of their search and how many viable openings exist? Traditionally, from Thanksgiving to the New Year, the number of NEW opportunities decreases dramatically.
Many companies have spent their 2005 budget and place hiring needs "on hold". You will hear HR tell you that they "don't have the headcount" or there is a "freeze" at the moment. This is a result of both financial and organizational structure. Companies function just like people do at this time of year. They reflect on the past year - take inventory of where they are at - look at short term & long term goals - and look to put a plan in place for growth and success in the coming year.
This lull does not mean that you as a jobseeker should take a vacation from looking! Instead, you may need to alter your short term goal from landing a new job in a few weeks to opening a dialogue with a prospective employer and networking. By establishing contact and generating interest, you will place yourself at the forefront of their memory when they are ready to move forward.
Keeping this in mind, there are still many interviews taking place and companies looking to fill openings before the year ends.
Currently, The Talent Magnet has over 50 job openings!!!!
However, many have been open for a while - many are LONG...DRAWN OUT interview processes & some are nearly impossible to fill. The ones that are next to impossible tend to have 2 common themes; 1 - AN UNREALISTIC SET OF QUALIFICATIONS 2- A COMPENSATION PACKAGE THAT IS NOT COMPETITIVE. So, of the 50 openings...perhaps 10 are "fillable" positions.
This will change as we move into the middle of January. Competition and a need to fill the position will dictate that an organization need to re-evaluate their job description/requirements and adjust compensation.
EMPLOYMENT NOTE
The Interactive/Online marketplace is BOOMING!!! It is reminiscent of the late 90's!!! However, instead of hasty investments geared toward making Dot.Com billionaires - the companies competing today are well funded and working with a clear market strategy. Companies like DoubleClick, Datran Media, Blue Lithium & Eyeblaster are growing and attracting top talent!!!
If you are a professional with experience in eCommerce, Interactive Marketing/Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, email Marketing or Interactive Media...this is your time to command top dollar!!!!
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The Talent Magnet continues to partner with some of the most prestigious names in Cosmetics/Beauty, Advertising, Publishing, Entertainment, Fashion/Retail & Interactive Marketing!!! We have been asked to seek out top talent from these arenas for introduction early in the New Year. So, whether you are passively looking, testing your "market value" or in need of an immediate change; we want to hear from you!!!!
The Talent Magnet is a proud supporter of The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation!
This organization is dedicated to raising awareness of domestic abuse and providing support to those dealing with it in their lives.
We strongly encourage all of our candidates and clients to learn about this fantastic foundation and what you can do to end the cycle of domestic violence and save lives!!!!
You can call them at 1-877-868-4JOE or visit their website at www.joetorre.org
"WHEN THEY SPEAK OF SUCCESS...I'M WHAT THEY MIGHT MEAN...I ATTRACT MONEY - MY WORST COLOR IS LITE GREEN!" - JAY-Z
Many candidates frequently ask about the status of their search and how many viable openings exist? Traditionally, from Thanksgiving to the New Year, the number of NEW opportunities decreases dramatically.
Many companies have spent their 2005 budget and place hiring needs "on hold". You will hear HR tell you that they "don't have the headcount" or there is a "freeze" at the moment. This is a result of both financial and organizational structure. Companies function just like people do at this time of year. They reflect on the past year - take inventory of where they are at - look at short term & long term goals - and look to put a plan in place for growth and success in the coming year.
This lull does not mean that you as a jobseeker should take a vacation from looking! Instead, you may need to alter your short term goal from landing a new job in a few weeks to opening a dialogue with a prospective employer and networking. By establishing contact and generating interest, you will place yourself at the forefront of their memory when they are ready to move forward.
Keeping this in mind, there are still many interviews taking place and companies looking to fill openings before the year ends.
Currently, The Talent Magnet has over 50 job openings!!!!
However, many have been open for a while - many are LONG...DRAWN OUT interview processes & some are nearly impossible to fill. The ones that are next to impossible tend to have 2 common themes; 1 - AN UNREALISTIC SET OF QUALIFICATIONS 2- A COMPENSATION PACKAGE THAT IS NOT COMPETITIVE. So, of the 50 openings...perhaps 10 are "fillable" positions.
This will change as we move into the middle of January. Competition and a need to fill the position will dictate that an organization need to re-evaluate their job description/requirements and adjust compensation.
EMPLOYMENT NOTE
The Interactive/Online marketplace is BOOMING!!! It is reminiscent of the late 90's!!! However, instead of hasty investments geared toward making Dot.Com billionaires - the companies competing today are well funded and working with a clear market strategy. Companies like DoubleClick, Datran Media, Blue Lithium & Eyeblaster are growing and attracting top talent!!!
If you are a professional with experience in eCommerce, Interactive Marketing/Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, email Marketing or Interactive Media...this is your time to command top dollar!!!!
__________________________________________________________________________________
The Talent Magnet continues to partner with some of the most prestigious names in Cosmetics/Beauty, Advertising, Publishing, Entertainment, Fashion/Retail & Interactive Marketing!!! We have been asked to seek out top talent from these arenas for introduction early in the New Year. So, whether you are passively looking, testing your "market value" or in need of an immediate change; we want to hear from you!!!!
The Talent Magnet is a proud supporter of The Joe Torre Safe At Home Foundation!
This organization is dedicated to raising awareness of domestic abuse and providing support to those dealing with it in their lives.
We strongly encourage all of our candidates and clients to learn about this fantastic foundation and what you can do to end the cycle of domestic violence and save lives!!!!
You can call them at 1-877-868-4JOE or visit their website at www.joetorre.org
"WHEN THEY SPEAK OF SUCCESS...I'M WHAT THEY MIGHT MEAN...I ATTRACT MONEY - MY WORST COLOR IS LITE GREEN!" - JAY-Z
