February-March 2007

I am happy to report that the overall economy is going along well. Firms are continuing to hire in large numbers. The stories in my office about companies trying to hire 50+ people of a similar sort are becoming pretty common.

Just as the stories about are about firms finding it difficult to find them.

In technology, a new class of jobs appeared in recent years--architects, both applications and enterprise architects using J2EE or SOA technologies, and to a lesser degree, .NET are a category of position that didn't exist a few years ago. Yet, many firms are looking to individuals with such experience for salaries ranging from $110000 - $165000. In consulting, travel is expected as part of the responsibilities.

What isn't in as much demand? Clerks? Mainframe programmers. Generally, older technology isn't in demand.

Can you find work even with a poor job history? Yes, but it's harder. A few years ago, it ws impossible.

People tell me that they are receiving a lot of calls about opportunities. A few years ago, people thanked me when I arranged an interview for them. Now, they have multiple interviews quickly and often feel overwhelmed.

The stock market took a 400 point dive yesterday. Maybe the boom is ending . . . but only in the stock market. The demographics on the labor market for the next year remain extremely strong and, I believe, will continue to into next year . . . barring terrorism, of course.

Jeff Altman
The Big Game Hunter
Concepts in Staffing
jeffaltman@cisny.com

© 2007 all rights reserved.

Jeff Altman, The Big Game Hunter, is Managing Director with Concepts in Staffing, a New York search firm, He has successfully assisted many corporations identify management leaders and staff in many disciplines since 1971. He is a certified leader of the ManKind Project, a not for profit organization that assists men with life issues, and a practicing psychotherapist.

To receive a daily digest of positions emailed to you, search for openings that The Big Game Hunter is working on, to use Jeff’s free meta job lead search engine, Job Search Universe, to learn about his VIP program, or to subscribe to Jeff’s free job hunting ezine, “Head Hunt Your Next Job, go to http://www.jeffaltman.com. Job Search Universe is also available at www.jobsearchuniverse.com To add your firm’s career page to “The Universe” email the url to jobsearchuniverse@gmail.com.

For Jeff’s free recruiting ezine, NaturalSelection Ezine, designed to help human resources professionals, managers and business owners make even better hiring decisions, ,subscribe at www.thebiggamehunter.net.

If you would like Jeff and his firm to assist you with hiring staff, or if you would like help with a strategic job change, send an email to him atthebiggamehunter@cisny.com (If you’re looking for a new position, include your resume).

If you have a question that you would like me to answer pertaining to job hunting or hiring, email it to me at:
thebiggamehunter@gmail.com