The Phoenix Career Group » Uncategorized http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:23:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.3 en hourly 1 Networking IS important! http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/networking-is-important/ http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/networking-is-important/#comments Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:21:56 +0000 Debbie Ellis http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/?p=444 If you’re still on the fence about whether networking plays an important role in executive job search, here are some new stats just published by ExecuNet.com:

ExecuNet conducted a survey of 697 search firms and HR professionals that revealed only 22% of $200K+ positions are now posted on job boards or corporate websites. (The figures were 30% in 2008 and 24% in 2009.) Ninety-two percent of 168 recruiters who were surveyed separately believe there is a robust hidden job market for executive level opportunities, and ExecuNet corroborates this by stating that almost 80% of opportunities at this level are not publicized via methods such as job sites.

Wow.

I’m not suggesting here that you completely eliminate job boards and corporate websites from your plans, but be aware that if the above numbers are even close to being correct, it’s clear that looking for relationships rather than looking for jobs is a much more productive strategy.

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]]> http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/networking-is-important/feed/ 0 Resignations Outnumber Layoffs http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/resignations-outnumber-layoffs/ http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/resignations-outnumber-layoffs/#comments Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:24:04 +0000 Debbie Ellis http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/?p=439 In a sharp reversal from the previous 15 months, more people quit their jobs in the past three months than were laid off. And that’s a good sign, economists say.

“In general, that’s a sign of better economic times,” says Donald Siegel, dean of the school of business at the University at Albany, part of the State University of New York. “I interpret it as a sign of an improving job market … when people feel confident enough to quit their jobs.”

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data shows more people quit their jobs in February, March, and April than were laid off during those three months. In April, nearly 2 million people quit their jobs, the largest number of resignations in more than a year. By contrast, 1.75 million people were laid off in April, the fewest since January 2007.

“Resignations generally outnumber layoffs in a healthy economy. During recessions, people are hesitant to quit because jobs are scarce”, says John Wohlford, an economist with the BLS.

“One reason is that there’s a backlog of quits”, Siegel says. “People wanted to quit in 2008, during the height of the recession, but didn’t because they were worried they wouldn’t get another job. They waited until the optimal time to quit – when the job market improves.”

Many of those workers have also been subject to employers’ belt-tightening measures: wage freezes, furloughs, and pay cuts. Those workers may start to quit because they’re dissatisfied with the compensation at their current jobs, Siegel adds.

Low morale may also be triggering people to quit. During the recession, companies squeezed more out of their employees as layoffs forced fewer workers to do more work. Those who survived layoffs are often overworked and may be among the first to quit as the job market shows improvement.

But are there enough jobs to accommodate the millions now voluntarily leaving their jobs? Not yet, figures suggest. Although job openings are up, hiring has remained flat at about 3.3 percent since the recession began.

“One thing we do know from over a century’s worth of evidence is that quits rise and layoffs fall as job market improves,” says Siegel. “So absolutely, this is a good sign.”

Source: http://snipurl.com/1069l2

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]]> http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/resignations-outnumber-layoffs/feed/ 0 Where recruiters find executive candidates http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/where-recruiters-find-executive-candidates/ http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/where-recruiters-find-executive-candidates/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:50:46 +0000 Debbie Ellis http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/?p=435 Learn how recruiters find top talent and advance your executive job search.

Source: Execunet.com

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]]> http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/where-recruiters-find-executive-candidates/feed/ 0 Recruiters Rank Anticipated Hiring By Industry http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/recruiters-rank-anticipated-hiring-by-industry/ http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/recruiters-rank-anticipated-hiring-by-industry/#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 15:43:40 +0000 Debbie Ellis http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/?p=433 Executive recruiters are pinning their hopes for corporate hiring over the next 12 months on the healthcare, clean/green technology and life sciences industries, among others. They project an average 14% gain in search assignments during that same period, according to ExecuNet market data. The life sciences and high technology industries are also expected to ratchet up management-level hiring, based on the projections of 173 executive search firm recruiters. The healthcare industry has consistently rated as the top projected management jobs producer over much of the past year.
Projected Management Hiring By Industry (Top 10 Shown, Forecast through June 2011)
  1. Healthcare
  2. Clean/Green technology
  3. Life Sciences (pharmaceuticals, medical, biotech)
  4. Energy/Utilities
  5. High technology
  6. Manufacturing
  7. Business services
  8. Consumer products
  9. Environmental products/services
  10. (Tie) Government/Nonprofit/Education and Financial Services/Banking/Insurance
Source: ExecuNet http://bit.ly/cM5qSs
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]]> http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/recruiters-rank-anticipated-hiring-by-industry/feed/ 0 Social Media is gaining strength in job search …. http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/social-media-is-gaining-strength-in-job-search/ http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/social-media-is-gaining-strength-in-job-search/#comments Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:28:36 +0000 Debbie Ellis http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/?p=431 In the second annual Social Recruitment Survey, results indicate that employers are recruiting several ways: employee referrals, professional online networks, extensively on social networks such as Facebook and Twitter; and the traditional sources, including search firms and job boards. The survey clearly shows a preference-based on the quality of candidates and cost-effectiveness-for employee referrals and professional social networks, to recruit candidates.

  • 76% plan to invest more in employee referrals and 72% plan to invest more in recruiting through social networks
  • 80% of companies use or are planning to use social networking to find and attract candidates this year
  • 77% of respondents said they use social networks to reach passive candidates who are not actively seeking employment.
  • 24% of candidates disclose their social networking presence when applying for a job.

A terrific resource for using LinkedIn is Jason Alba’s book, “I’m on LinkedIn, Now What?”. Another new, excellent guide for utilizing Twitter in your search is “The Twitter Job Search Guide”, Whitcomb, Dib & Bryan.

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]]> http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/08/social-media-is-gaining-strength-in-job-search/feed/ 0 May 2010 hiring trends show positive growth http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/06/may-2010-hiring-trends-show-positive-growth/ http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/06/may-2010-hiring-trends-show-positive-growth/#comments Tue, 15 Jun 2010 22:15:32 +0000 Debbie Ellis http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/?p=429

Chart source: Indeed Blog


Growth by Metro Area – Indeed.com:

Indeed.com publishes a monthly report of where the jobs are, giving insights into which job market is strongest and which is weakest. Indeed’s job market survey shows slightly stronger job advertising activity, demonstrating slow growth.

Indeed’s June 2010 (based on May results) survey of job advertisements show the job market is strongest in Washington DC, San Jose CA, Baltimore MD and NYC NY. Washington has been at the top of the list for a while, as Federal government spending has been high – San Jose shared the top spot with DC since April 2010. However, Baltimore and NYC improved in June to join DC and San Jose with a 1:1 ratio of unemployed per job advertisements. The top 10 job markets are geographically spread throughout the US (with the exception of the Southeast US). Hartford CT, Oklahoma City OK, Salt Lake City UT, Seattle WA, Boston MA, Milwaukee WI, Denver CO, Austin TX, San Antonio TX, San Fransisco CA, and (believe it or not) Cleveland OH are all at 1:2 ratio of unemployed to job advertisements.

At the opposite end of the spectrum is Los Vegas NV (#48, 1:6), Detroit MI (#49, 1:7) and Miami FL (#50, 1:8). Florida has the unfortunate distinction of having 4 of the worst 10 job markets – Tampa (#40, 1:5), Jacksonville (#42, 1:4), Orlando (#43, 1:5), and Miami (#50, 1:8). California has 3 of the worst 10 job markets – Sacramento (#45, 1:5), Riverside (#46, 1:5), and Los Angeles (#47, 1:6).

However, these ratios continue to improve month over month through 2010 – even in the hardest hit markets. This indicates that there is still job growth, but it’s also growing at a very slow pace.

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]]> http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/06/may-2010-hiring-trends-show-positive-growth/feed/ 0 Turnover in chief executive officers declining http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/06/turnover-in-chief-executive-officers-declining/ http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/06/turnover-in-chief-executive-officers-declining/#comments Mon, 14 Jun 2010 20:01:53 +0000 Debbie Ellis http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/?p=426 The latest report on CEO turnover from global outplacement consultancy Challenger, Gray & Christmas finds turnover among the nation’s chief executive officers declined for the second consecutive month in April, as 101 CEOs announced their departures during the month, 15 percent fewer than the 119 departures in March. Despite the decline, the April total was 29.5 percent higher than the 78 chief executive changes recorded in April 2009. For the year, 441 CEOs have left their posts, an increase of 14 percent over 2009.
Source: AIRS News, May 28, 2010
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]]> http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/06/turnover-in-chief-executive-officers-declining/feed/ 0 Who’s Hiring This Week – June 1, 2010 http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/06/whos-hiring-this-week-june-1-2010/ http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/06/whos-hiring-this-week-june-1-2010/#comments Wed, 02 Jun 2010 13:35:03 +0000 Debbie Ellis http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/?p=423 Business Service firms are back on top of the hiring list as IBM and Deloitte were both in the top 10 companies advertising for new hires, followed by Accenture and CSC. Hospitality was next as Pizza Hut, Marriott, Friendly’s, Hilton and Sonic continued heavy job advertisements.

Telecommunications firms remain top hiring companies with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon still staffing actively. Retail continues staffing growth long after the holidays are over – Advance Auto Parts, Sears and Blockbuster were both top 10 hiring firms, while Kmart, Lowe’s and Macy’s were also in the top hiring firms.

Health care continues in a a strong recruiting mode as HCR ManorCare, UnitedHealth, DaVita, Genesis Healthcare, Kaiser Permanente, Quest Diagnostics, Kindred Healthcare and Amedisys Home Health were top job advertisers. Banking rounded out the list as JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, TD Bank and Fifth Third Bank were staffing.

Top 10:

  1. Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
  2. IBM
  3. AT&T
  4. Blockbuster
  5. Bank of America Corp.
  6. Macy’s
  7. Deloitte
  8. T-Mobile
  9. Wells Fargo
  10. Marriott

Sources: recareered.blogspot.com, CareerBuilder, Monster, Indeed, SimplyHired, HotJobs, Google. Excluded: Recruiters, Staffing firms, Training, Franchise, and Work-from-home opportunities.

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]]> http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/06/whos-hiring-this-week-june-1-2010/feed/ 0 The Top 10 High Growth Functions for Job Seeking Executives in 2010 http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/05/the-top-10-high-growth-functions-for-job-seeking-executives-in-2010/ http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/05/the-top-10-high-growth-functions-for-job-seeking-executives-in-2010/#comments Mon, 10 May 2010 16:17:35 +0000 Debbie Ellis http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/?p=420 ExecuNet has just published the 2010 Executive Job Market Intelligence Report, and the executive recruiters surveyed have identified the top high growth functions for executive job seekers in 2010:
  1. Business Development
  2. Sales
  3. Operations Management
  4. Engineering
  5. Marketing
  6. General Management
  7. Finance
  8. Consulting
  9. R&D
  10. MIS/Information Technology
For more information visit: http://www.execunet.com/
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]]> http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/05/the-top-10-high-growth-functions-for-job-seeking-executives-in-2010/feed/ 0 Who’s Hiring, 3 May 2010 http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/05/whos-hiring-3-may-2010/ http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/2010/05/whos-hiring-3-may-2010/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 13:39:24 +0000 Debbie Ellis http://www.phoenixcareergroup.com/?p=418 Who’s Hiring is a weekly survey of companies showing the highest hiring activity for the week of 5/3/10.  Source: http://recareered.blogspot.com/2010/05/whos-hiring-week-of-5-3-10.html.

The retail, telecommunications, health care, business services, and hospitality verticals are the top industries currently hiring based on a survey of active job advertisements from the nations’ leading job boards.

Not only is this valuable for job seekers, but for business analysts, corporate strategists, marketers, salespeople, investment analysts, financial advisers, and others who are interested in companies experiencing growth. Despite the recession, these companies are all expanding.

Total Job Openings:
Retail continued to head the list as it continues staffing growth since before the holiday season. Advance Auto Parts, Sears, Lowe’s, Kmart and Blockbuster were all top 10 hiring firms, while Macy’s and Walmart were also in the top hiring firms. Telecommunications firms are still looking with AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon still staffing actively.

Health care continued strong hiring for the past half year, led by HCR ManorCare, Fresnius Medical Care, DaVita, Genzyme, Faulkner Hospital, UnitedHealth, Amedisys Home Health, Genesis Healthcare, Kindred Health Care, Quest Diagnostics and Kaiser Permanente and were 11 of the top 40 hiring companies. Business Service firms were next with IBM, Deloitte and CSC continuing to advertise for new hires.

Hospitality rounded out this week’s top employers, as Pizza Hut, Marriott and Hilton continued heavy job advertisements.

Based on surveys of US job advertisements in the top job board aggregators, the following companies added the most job openings:

Total Job Openings by direct advertisers (Recruiters & Staffing Companies not included):

  1. Advance Auto Parts, Inc.
  2. AT&T
  3. Sears
  4. Lowe’s
  5. HCR ManorCare
  6. IBM
  7. Kmart
  8. Blockbuster
  9. Pizza Hut
  10. Deloitte
  11. Raytheon
  12. General Dynamics
  13. T-Mobile
  14. Verizon Communications Inc.
  15. Macy’s
  16. Fresenius Medical Care
  17. JPMorgan Chase
  18. DaVita
  19. Marriott
  20. Genzyme
  21. U.S. Army
  22. Faulkner Hospital
  23. Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
  24. UnitedHealth Group
  25. Amedisys
  26. Snap-on Tools
  27. Aflac
  28. Genesis Healthcare
  29. Morgan Stanley Smith Barney
  30. PNC
  31. Hilton Hotels
  32. Walmart
  33. Kindred Healthcare
  34. Quest Diagnostics
  35. Bank of America
  36. PSSG
  37. Kaiser Permanente
  38. Combined Insurance
  39. URS Corporation
  40. Terminix

Business service is recruiting as IBM, Deloitte, Booz Allen, KPMG, CSC and PWC were included in the top job advertisers this week. Transportation showed strength as UPS and Ryder were heavily recruiting for staff.

Defense increased hiring for staff this week as Raytheon and Army National Guard Health made the top 10, while ManTech and General Dynamics were included in the top job advertisers.

Sources: CareerBuilder, Monster, Indeed, SimplyHired, HotJobs, Google. Excluded: Recruiters, Staffing firms, Training, Franchise, and Work-from-home opportunities.

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