Career and job-search news, trends, and scoops for job-seekers,
compiled by the staff of Quintessential Careers.
January 16, 2006
In job-hunting, one study says print ads still win out over online job ads.
More than 75 percent of job-seekers read job listings in newspapers, while
only 60 percent use the Web to view job ads, according to a survey conducted by TNS
for The Conference Board.
Interestingly, 60 percent of job-seekers rely on other job-seeking means, such
as hearing about jobs from friends, professional organization and agency placement.
Slightly under half of those job-seekers who report using only one job-search method
say they use newspaper classifieds alone, double the number who say they only use the
Internet.
January 1, 2006
U.S. employment growth will slow in 2006, but new jobs will be created.
While trends in the economy, such as the cooling real estate market and ever-shrinking
manufacturing sector, will mean a decrease in jobs and job growth in certain
occupations and professions, most experts are predicting moderate growth
in overall employment in the U.S. in 2006.
In fact, some economists predict that employers could add 2 million new jobs this
year, putting it about the same as in 2005, with service jobs leading the way.
And for college seniors, good news according to the National Association
of Colleges and Employers, which states that companies plan to hire 15 percent more
new workers from colleges this year.
Job Stuff, A Blog for Your Career, from Stephen Harris.
Stephen's blog is a great resource for those job-seekers who find yourselves in transition, searching for guidance
and reassurance.
The Occupational Adventure Blog, from
Curt Rosengren, a Passion Catalyst. Curt's blog is great for finding encouraging ideas (and resources) for moving forward with your career... a career
that lights your fire.
Blue Sky Resumes Blog, from career
expert Louise Fletcher, a general career and job-search blog that covers all aspects of the job-hunt.
