Recruiter Associations See Increase in Placements
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
NPA indicates that the most active placement areas in the recruiter-owned network are business analysts/IT, manufacturing-related engineering, and sales and marketing positions.
“While this is great news for recruiters and those seeking work, it is a cautionary signal to CEOs and those responsible for retaining and developing talent in organizations…hold on to the talent you have,” says Dave Nerz, executive dirctor of NPA. “There is also a perception by client companies that candidates are plentiful and that speed of action is not an issue when the right fit candidate is located. While it may still be some time before candidates routinely have multiple offers, the best candidates are not available indefinitely and do have alternatives in this rebounding employment market.”