Professional Outlook, Inc. Recruiting Specialists

In Part 1 we discussed new jobs in Health Information Technology, Geriatric Healthcare, Health Law, and Data Mining and Occupational Health and Safety. In this article, we explore other fast-growing industries and occupations.

Embedded engineers will bridge the gap between software and hardware design and work specifically on microchip processors. Most companies will hire candidates with a bachelor’s degree and experience with computer systems and train them. Common majors preparing students for these jobs are computer science, software engineering, control systems, and other technical disciplines.

As the worldwide Web expands, people will be needed to write the features providing the content. To write for the Web and stay relevant and employable, candidates should also have a general understanding of HTML, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and social media. The mobile Web is also growing rapidly. To meet its huge demand for content design and development for mobile platforms, Web providers are hiring graphic designers, videographers, casual game/application developers, and software engineers. Read the rest of this entry »

A couple of weeks ago, we examined the “Mixed Outlook for College Grads” and saw that the STEM*-degreed graduates were more likely to find employment and be paid more than other grads. (http://www.hermangroup.com/alert/archive_6-16-2010.html) In a related exploration, we offer you insights on the expected growth of occupations and industries, based on data from the United States, Bureau of Labor Statistics and other reliable sources. Not surprisingly, the job growth in technical fields will exceed the increases in the non-technical.

The combination of aging Baby Boomers, the shift to digital medical records, and the sequencing of the human genome will result in the strongest growth being in the field of Health Information Technology. By the year 2018, jobs in this field will grow by 20 percent, or 35,100 new positions. Read the rest of this entry »

Recruiter firm placements are returning to more normal levels in some industries, according to recruiter associations such as the National Personnel Association. A recent report issued by ExecuNet, an executive level job board, echoed the findings of NPA. ExecuNet’s president and chief economist, Mark Anderson, indicated in his post that recruiters are more confident in future employment by clients. The averages of the ExecuNet Recruiter Confidence Index are at the highest level since July 2007.  Mr. Anderson goes on to list the strongest industry areas as:

1. Healthcare
2. Clean/Green Technology
3. Energy
4. Manufacturing
5. Pharmaceuticals/Medical Devices/Biotech Read the rest of this entry »

Retention of key employees is one of the greatest challenges faced by Managers.  There are a few simple ways to make your employees feel important.  It is also crucial that you attempt to keep them happy! A happy employee is an employee who will remain loyal to you even when another opportunity presents itself.  One way to keep a strong solid relationship with your employees is to celebrate anniversaries!  The following is a round up of companies who have implemented programs to let their employees know that they are valued. Read the rest of this entry »

Do you ever feel like a “quick change artist” should be part of your job description as a manager?  We are in a new economy and the Age of Information.  The economy is shifting more toward services and knowledge based work.  Computers and technology have created an intense, worldwide competition for business.  Soon, competition for your job could come from practically anywhere on earth.  Careers just don’t develop the way they did ten years ago and that is no one’s fault.

The Age of Information doesn’t care about our opinions, feelings or fears.  The world rewards only those of us who catch onto what’s happening and invests energy into seizing the opportunities that will be brought about by change. Read the rest of this entry »

Image and first impressions are critical during your interviews!  You need to think about what image you want to create and how you will successfully accomplish that task.

There are some character traits that are common and should be used in order to create that positive image!  The following are character traits that you should be incorporating into your first interviews. Read the rest of this entry »

Over 50% of individuals who obtain a new job have used some method of networking.  Networking should be an integral part of your job search strategy. Simply explained, developing and utilizing a personal network links the people you know to the people they know which results in a constant increase in your number of contacts. Read the rest of this entry »

Don’t go it alone! There is nothing more depressing and frustrating than conducting your job search alone. Too often, you feel like everyone else has a job but you and it can be very difficult to pick yourself up everyday and do the things you need to do to progress your search. At Professional Outlook, we support our candidates in a number of ways, including a job portal with general job search advice. Here are some comments and tips from other job seekers who’ve benefited from career advice: Read the rest of this entry »

Take time this week do conduct a mini review of your job search efforts by answering the following three questions:

What have you done right? What is the 20% of your effort that is providing you with 80% of your results? You want to continue doing more of these activities.

What is wasting your time? You want to stop doing what is wasting your time today!  If something is not working, then why continue doing it? Focus on what works and quit wasting your valuable time.

What can you do differently to improve the results of your job search? Do you need to network more?  Do you need to revise your resume?  Do you need coaching from a professional recruiter?

When you stop doing things that waste your time, you have more time to identify and implement new ideas and methods.

Do holidays affect your job search? The bad news is that it may be more difficult to reach hiring authorities because they have taken time off. The good news is most job seekers put their search on hold which means less competition for you.

Summer celebrations usually include fireworks, picnics and parades. These are all opportunities to subtly network. Don’t be afraid to get out there and mix a little business with pleasure. This month is also a good time to review your goals and progress to date. If your job search efforts are not providing you with results or even interviews, review your activities. It’s important that you submit resumes and follow up daily.