Job Opportunities

Job Search Market Update: Companies that will be assisting BP and the oil cleanup will offer job opportunities that would not have been available if the disaster had not happened.  If the additional deep drilling is allowed, the growth for people with these industry support related skills may be needed to offer backup and additional labor needed for the industry.

Preliminary census data shows that "Many baby boomers and young adults are still in a holding pattern," said Mark Mather Associate Vice President, Population Reference Bureau (non-profit organization). "They are staying close to big cities where most jobs are located, waiting for the economy and housing market to bounce back before they make their next move."

Top 10 cities with the largest  population growth between July 1, 2008 - July 1, 2009 are:

1) Frisco City, CA

2) Cary, NC

3) McKinney, TX

4) New Orleans, LA

5) Alexandria, VA

6) Clarksville, TN

7) Arlington, VA

8) Round Rock, TX

9) Murfreesboro, TN

10) Lewisville, TX

Source: Washington Examiner: Haley Peterson

Job Search Tips: Analyze the 10 cities listed above and see if there are any potential job openings for you. Finding a job in these cities should be easier than a city that is not as healthy economically.

Look into job openings for biologists, chemists, project managers, engineers, technicians, laborers, environmental specialists and general clean up workers. Other companies may take a proactive approach and have job openings in these areas in addition to BP. Another company to research in this line of work would be Granite Environmental. They have manufacturing facilities across the US.

Job Search Action Item: In the greater Chicago area this past week-end 500,000 people lost power. I was one of those people. We were without power Friday - Sunday. As I result our normal weekly Monday Audio Tele Class has been rescheduled to this Thursday, June 24, 9am-10am CST. "Secrets to the Job Search for the 45+ Crowd". Click Here to Register/RSVP

Job Search Mental Health Tip: Trying smiling more. Research studies show that people feel happier when they smile. Use this technique to cheer yourself up, pretend you are happy and see how it has the potential to elevate your spirits. I even try to remember to smile while I am driving. When you start looking around it is amazing how many people are driving and walking around with a sour expression on their face.

Also when you smile it will make you appear younger. When you frown you are using more muscles which creates more wrinkles.

Have a great day. Smile and make someone happy!

Persistence is one of the main keys to a successful search.

Eleanor Anne Sweet

www.TheJobSearchExperts.com

The Experts in Job Search Solutions. tm

Consumer Confidence Rising, Durable Goods Order Rising, Labor Market Should Be Next

Job Search Market Update: The rise of both consumer confidence and durable goods orders are signs that the forces of the recovery are warming up. It is still unknown how long it will take for it to create a "hot" job market. Take note that at least signs are going in the right direction and "heating up". Currently consumer spending is 70% of the GDP, 90% would represent a healthy economy.

Durable goods orders are showing the best numbers in the 3 months and double the projections! The US economy has been growing since last summer. The country is emerging from the worst recession since the 1930's. Experts are predicting tomorrow that the new GDP number will be 3.4 %, up from the first 3 months of this year of 3.2%

Job Search Market: In finding a job continue to divide your job search in terms 1) job board and help wanted ads (5-10% find success) and 2) hidden job market (80% people find their job this way). As a rule, today people spend too much time answering the job boards that represent only a potential success rate of 10%, more effort should be shifted to cold calling and networking into the hidden job market.

Job Search Action Item: Join our mailing list today and register for your gift, "Secrets to Maintaining a Positive Outlook During Your Job Search", our audio Tele Class, NEW DAY OF THE WEEK FOR JUNE, Thursday, June 3, 2010.  9AM CST.

Job Search Mental Health Tip: Allow yourself to take this holiday week-end off to recharge for next week. working on finding a job.

Eleanor Anne Sweet

The Job Search Experts

www.TheJobSearchExperts.com

PS Have a wonderful, relaxing and safe holiday with your families this Memorial Day week-end.

Sources: MSNBC.com, Austin Business Journal, casualsonline.com

Expect Job Recovery to Be Gradual U-Shaped

Job Search Market Update: By most accounts the economic experts feel the job market is returning, but slowly. Fed's Kocherlakota says there will not be a V-shaped recovery due to the increases in public debt, restricted bank lending, and the financial situation in Europe.

Most experts agree that this recession is primarily driven by structural unemployment. There are a variety of jobs that most likely will not return. This is due in part to the labor market "correcting" itself for a period of over expansion, a shift toward leaner staffing, and organizations that have created operational efficiency changes. The combination of all of this has resulted in the reduction of costs, increased efficiencies and increased revenues for organizations. Comapanies are relucant to increase expenses by expanding their labor force, unless absolutlely necessary.

The decrease in home equity coupled with the decrease in investment accounts, still have the consumer cautious, though they seem to be slowly coming out of their shells. The companies will continue to slowly add jobs and hire as their confidence also returns.

Job Search Tips: Economists predict 3 industries that they do not expect the jobs to return to pre-recession levels, retail, manufacturing and advertising segments. (Moody Analytics predicts as Americans buy less cars and houses, 1 million jobs in auto, steel, furniture and other manufacturing industries will not return). My tip for this week is avoid spending the bulk of your time looking for a job in these segments.

Job Search Action Item: Register now for this Monday May 17, 2010, 9am-10am Tele Class, "Professional Salary Negotiations Tips". Register through our mailing list opt in box, RSVP May 17, 2010 section. 

Think about other industries that are aligned to your primary industry experience that you should consider contacting during your job search this coming week.

Job Search Mental Health Tip: Attempt a simple DIY project around the house, where you can visibly see the change of something you improved or fixed.

Have a great week! Good Luck!

Eleanor Anne Sweet

The Job Search Experts

www.TheJobSearchExperts.com

Sources for today's blog: "Millions of Jobs that were cut wont' likely return" by Chirstopher Rugaber (AP), I am suggesting for those interested in some of the previous economic recessions history to read, "Has Structural Change Contributed to a Jobless Recovery?" by Erica Grosben and Simon Peter, Fed Reserve Bank of NY, Volume 9, Number 9 August 2003.