THE MAGNET ALWAYS SAYS "YA CAN'T KNOCK THE HUSTLE!"
So...The Yankees have a new stadium...but get the worst beating in their history (22-4)...Obama decides that a low FLY OVER NYC of Airforce One and an F-16 Fighter Jet is a GOOD PHOTO OP...SWINE FLU has hit and reminds everyone to wash their hands frequently.
BUT WHAT HAS CHANGED IN THE JOB MARKET?
Overall...not too much has changed. Most of the leaders in BEAUTY, ADVERTISING & ENTERTAINMENT that I recruit for are still in some type of HIRING FREEZE. There have been "FLICKERS" of activity...but nothing to indicate any significant hiring will be happening.
For example...I have had searches called out to me to replace employees that "left suddenly". One expectant mother gave birth a month earlier than expected - and another spot opened as a result of an employee moving cross country because her husband received a major job offer in LA.
I am fortunate enough to be working on some CONSULTING positions for one of my biggest Beauty clients. These spots are specific to PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, BRAND MANAGEMENT & EDUCATION. At this point, it looks like my candidates are FRONT-RUNNERS in the hiring process. In addition, I have been working very hard to identify & introduce an exceptional BEVERAGE MARKETING pro. So...would love the opportunity to connect with FIELD MARKETERS coming out of companies like: PEPSI, RED BULL, SoBe, etc.
The most important thing to remember...is that this current market WILL CHANGE. This is indeed the time to keep up the "HUSTLE". Keep applying for jobs, keep networking, keep researching industry changes/events...keep up the MARKETING PROGRAM of YOU!!!
I am doing the same thing...staying in touch with those companies I have had a relationship with & "SMILING & DIALING" everyday looking to make new professional connections. This is SEED PLANTING time. Working now to perfect your PITCH & make yourself more marketable is what you should be doing. Don't throw your hands up and surrender to all the CHALLENGE...continue to let everyone you know - you are looking for a new career opportunity - expand your social & professional networks - TRY TO GET FACE TIME for an EXPLORATORY or INFORMATIONAL meeting now - so when budgets are approved - you will be fresh in the minds of decision makers.
SO...IN CLOSING...TRY TO REMEMBER...STAY POSITIVE...STAY CONNECTED...STAY COMMITTED TO YOUR SEARCH...LORD LOVES A WORKIN MAN...DON'T EAT YELLOW SNOW...AND OTHER STUFF LIKE THAT!
"MY NAME IS KNOWN - ALL OVER THE WORLD - BY ALL THE FOXY LADIES - AND THE PRETTY GIRLS" - SUGAR HILL GANG
BUT WHAT HAS CHANGED IN THE JOB MARKET?
Overall...not too much has changed. Most of the leaders in BEAUTY, ADVERTISING & ENTERTAINMENT that I recruit for are still in some type of HIRING FREEZE. There have been "FLICKERS" of activity...but nothing to indicate any significant hiring will be happening.
For example...I have had searches called out to me to replace employees that "left suddenly". One expectant mother gave birth a month earlier than expected - and another spot opened as a result of an employee moving cross country because her husband received a major job offer in LA.
I am fortunate enough to be working on some CONSULTING positions for one of my biggest Beauty clients. These spots are specific to PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT, BRAND MANAGEMENT & EDUCATION. At this point, it looks like my candidates are FRONT-RUNNERS in the hiring process. In addition, I have been working very hard to identify & introduce an exceptional BEVERAGE MARKETING pro. So...would love the opportunity to connect with FIELD MARKETERS coming out of companies like: PEPSI, RED BULL, SoBe, etc.
The most important thing to remember...is that this current market WILL CHANGE. This is indeed the time to keep up the "HUSTLE". Keep applying for jobs, keep networking, keep researching industry changes/events...keep up the MARKETING PROGRAM of YOU!!!
I am doing the same thing...staying in touch with those companies I have had a relationship with & "SMILING & DIALING" everyday looking to make new professional connections. This is SEED PLANTING time. Working now to perfect your PITCH & make yourself more marketable is what you should be doing. Don't throw your hands up and surrender to all the CHALLENGE...continue to let everyone you know - you are looking for a new career opportunity - expand your social & professional networks - TRY TO GET FACE TIME for an EXPLORATORY or INFORMATIONAL meeting now - so when budgets are approved - you will be fresh in the minds of decision makers.
SO...IN CLOSING...TRY TO REMEMBER...STAY POSITIVE...STAY CONNECTED...STAY COMMITTED TO YOUR SEARCH...LORD LOVES A WORKIN MAN...DON'T EAT YELLOW SNOW...AND OTHER STUFF LIKE THAT!
"MY NAME IS KNOWN - ALL OVER THE WORLD - BY ALL THE FOXY LADIES - AND THE PRETTY GIRLS" - SUGAR HILL GANG
