ARE WE ACTUALLY SEEING SUSTAINED JOB MARKET RECOVERY?
Well...the weather will soon be cooler (for good) - the Yankees will be heading to the post season (AGAIN)...and we are looking at several BACK TO BACK months of NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES coming to the market!
I am cautiously optimistic. You see...I have seen some "flickers" of life over the past two years...only to see another round of FREEZES, RESTRUCTURING, DOWNSIZING start up again.
This time...seems like the REAL THING though based upon the number of openings, the diversity of skill sets and levels being sought, and multiple industries seeking new TALENT.
My colleagues that specialize in IT & Financial Services have been busy since the beginning of the year. In contrast; my colleagues and I recruiting in BEAUTY/CPG, ENTERTAINMENT, and ADVERTISING/MEDIA have witnessed a JUMP in hiring for around 5 months now. The DIGITAL side of things remained constant - using consultants even when there was no budget for perm hiring.
The telling sign is not even the industries that are hiring...it's the skill sets now being sought. In a down economy; those employees seen as an "unnecessary cost" to companies are the first to be let go. These areas/titles include RECEPTIONISTS, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS, OPERATIONS, MARKETING, ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS...and sadly...all my friends/colleagues in HUMAN RESOURCES. Financial people make decisions to reduce staff/head count based on who is GENERATING MONEY & who is COSTING MONEY to the company.
THE GREAT NEWS CAN BE SEEN IN ALL THE JOB POSTINGS FOR "SUPPORT" POSITIONS AND FOR TITLES COMPANIES HAVE RELUCTANTLY GONE WITHOUT SINCE 2007/2008.
When I see companies hiring at the Front Desk...or willing to pay me a fee once again for a really good EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT...this is a VERY GOOD SIGN!!!
Traditionally, in "healthy" markets - the summer months are SLOW. However, in July & August; I placed 8 people in new positions. that number is not far off the TOTAL number of placements i saw in 09'.
If this RECOVERY is for real - we will continue to see a 3rd/4th quarter PUSH right up until Thanksgiving. Then...things tend to die down until the New Year when EVALUATIONS, BONUSES and NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS are made that cause people to make a move.
Regardless of what this can be defined as...I WILL TAKE IT! From the tremendous number of talented people looking for a new opportunity - I think most of you will RIDE THIS HIRING WAVE for as long as it lasts!
BELOW IS A SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TALENT MAGNET:
***BEAUTY***
DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - CPG Company
ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER - International Beauty Leader - Fragrance
BRAND MANAGER - Boutique Beauty/Personal Care Company
MANAGER, DIGITAL MARKETING - CPG/Personal Care Brand
DEMAND/FORECAST ANALYST - Beauty
JUNIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - Cosmetics/Beauty Giant
***ADVERTISING/MEDIA AGENCIES***
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - multiple roles with Global & Boutique Ad Agencies
ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR - " " " " " "
MEDIA PLANNERS- need entry levels w/ Media internships - as well as experienced Planners - integrated accounts - mult. agencies -
***HUMAN RESOURCES***
SENIOR RECRUITER - full cycle recruitment - Entertainment
SENIOR BENEFITS ANALYST - enrollment & administration - Financial Services
CHECK FOR UPDATES AT http://www.thetalentmagnet.com
and on LinkedIn....
" I'M NOT AFRAID...TO TAKE A STAND...EVERYBODY...COME TAKE MY HAND" - EMINEM
I am cautiously optimistic. You see...I have seen some "flickers" of life over the past two years...only to see another round of FREEZES, RESTRUCTURING, DOWNSIZING start up again.
This time...seems like the REAL THING though based upon the number of openings, the diversity of skill sets and levels being sought, and multiple industries seeking new TALENT.
My colleagues that specialize in IT & Financial Services have been busy since the beginning of the year. In contrast; my colleagues and I recruiting in BEAUTY/CPG, ENTERTAINMENT, and ADVERTISING/MEDIA have witnessed a JUMP in hiring for around 5 months now. The DIGITAL side of things remained constant - using consultants even when there was no budget for perm hiring.
The telling sign is not even the industries that are hiring...it's the skill sets now being sought. In a down economy; those employees seen as an "unnecessary cost" to companies are the first to be let go. These areas/titles include RECEPTIONISTS, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS, OPERATIONS, MARKETING, ADVERTISING, PUBLIC RELATIONS...and sadly...all my friends/colleagues in HUMAN RESOURCES. Financial people make decisions to reduce staff/head count based on who is GENERATING MONEY & who is COSTING MONEY to the company.
THE GREAT NEWS CAN BE SEEN IN ALL THE JOB POSTINGS FOR "SUPPORT" POSITIONS AND FOR TITLES COMPANIES HAVE RELUCTANTLY GONE WITHOUT SINCE 2007/2008.
When I see companies hiring at the Front Desk...or willing to pay me a fee once again for a really good EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT...this is a VERY GOOD SIGN!!!
Traditionally, in "healthy" markets - the summer months are SLOW. However, in July & August; I placed 8 people in new positions. that number is not far off the TOTAL number of placements i saw in 09'.
If this RECOVERY is for real - we will continue to see a 3rd/4th quarter PUSH right up until Thanksgiving. Then...things tend to die down until the New Year when EVALUATIONS, BONUSES and NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS are made that cause people to make a move.
Regardless of what this can be defined as...I WILL TAKE IT! From the tremendous number of talented people looking for a new opportunity - I think most of you will RIDE THIS HIRING WAVE for as long as it lasts!
BELOW IS A SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TALENT MAGNET:
***BEAUTY***
DIRECTOR OF SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT - CPG Company
ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER - International Beauty Leader - Fragrance
BRAND MANAGER - Boutique Beauty/Personal Care Company
MANAGER, DIGITAL MARKETING - CPG/Personal Care Brand
DEMAND/FORECAST ANALYST - Beauty
JUNIOR FINANCIAL ANALYST - Cosmetics/Beauty Giant
***ADVERTISING/MEDIA AGENCIES***
ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE - multiple roles with Global & Boutique Ad Agencies
ACCOUNT SUPERVISOR - " " " " " "
MEDIA PLANNERS- need entry levels w/ Media internships - as well as experienced Planners - integrated accounts - mult. agencies -
***HUMAN RESOURCES***
SENIOR RECRUITER - full cycle recruitment - Entertainment
SENIOR BENEFITS ANALYST - enrollment & administration - Financial Services
CHECK FOR UPDATES AT http://www.thetalentmagnet.com
and on LinkedIn....
" I'M NOT AFRAID...TO TAKE A STAND...EVERYBODY...COME TAKE MY HAND" - EMINEM
