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Sunday, December 15, 2013
Best And Worst Places For Job Growth
Texas Gov. Rick Perry touted the “Texas miracle” during his unsuccessful campaign for the 2012 presidential election. No income tax, a lax regulatory government and a pro-business government and court system helped Texas generate 37% of all new jobs in the U.S. between 2009 and when Perry announced his run for President in August 2011. Perry announced last month that he would not seek a fourth term as Governor in the 2014 Texas election, but the Texas miracle shows no signs of slowing down.
The graphic below looks at the metro areas, among the 200 largest by population, that are expected to have the fastest and slowest rates of employment growth through 2015, according to research firm Moody’s Analytics. Texas dominates with seven of the top 10 spots led by Austin, which Moody’s forecasts 4% annual job growth.
Kurt Badenhausen, Forbes Staff
6 Ways To Prepare For Unexpected Financial Events
In a relatively short period of time, Americans have seen a collapse of housing prices, the near-collapse of the banking system, double-digit unemployment and various boom-and-bust cycles in financial markets. You may not know what’s coming next, but bad news shouldn’t exactly come as a surprise anymore. You can’t protect against everything, but there are steps you can take to be better prepared to react when surprises threaten to impact your personal finances.
Here are six things you can do to be prepared:
Draw up an investment wish list. Suppose the stock market fell to half its current level tomorrow — what stocks would you most like to own at drastically discounted prices? After all, Apple AAPL -1.1%, Google GOOG -0.83% and other standout companies don’t come cheap. Chances to buy them at reasonable prices are rare and fleeting. For example, the S&P 500 hit bottom in early 2009 after the financial crisis, but by the end of that year it had bounced back by 50 percent. You can prepare for sudden price drops by making a list of what stocks you’d most like to own, and what you would be willing to pay for them.
Be equally ready to sell. Just as you should be prepared to snap up buying opportunities, you have to be ready to sell when the time is right. When you first buy a stock, you should have some plan for what price you would sell the stock for, or under what conditions.
Build an emergency fund. Separate from your retirement fund or any other savings earmarked for a specific goal, you should have an emergency fund — typically, a high-yield savings account or similarly safe and accessible vehicle that could provide you with about six months worth of living expenses in a pinch.
Create a certificate of deposit rollover schedule. Have your calendar give you a reminder a couple weeks before your CDs are due to mature, so you can make an informed decision about what length CD you want next, and take the time to shop for the best CD rates.
Do a phantom job search. Unless you have built up a substantial portfolio of investments, your career may be your most valuable asset simply because of its ongoing earning power. You should manage your career actively, as you would an investment. Without actually applying for anything, you can do a phantom job search in which you look at the job market to see how many openings are out there that you’d be qualified for, and what they pay. Strong demand for your skills could strengthen your negotiating position at your current employer, while weak demand may remind you to go the extra mile to make sure you are valued.
Update your training. A phantom job search can also tell you if your training is out-of-date. If so, don’t wait until you’re out of a job to improve your credentials. Doing it now could improve your performance in your current job, and make you immediately competitive if you have to re-enter the job market.
In addition to helping you weather emergencies, these steps may also help you do better if financial conditions go smoothly — which may be the biggest surprise of all.
Richard Barrington, Contributor
Monday, December 2, 2013
Top 8 Tips for Job Fair Success
Walking into a job fair may seem like a daunting task. You
may be one of hundreds of candidates vying for a recruiter’s attention, but you
can earn an advantage over the competition by following these top tips for job
fair success.
1. Do Your Homework
Most companies have to pre-register if they plan to have a
booth at a job fair. This information is generally made available to
participants. See which companies are hiring people with your skill set and
then make an effort to visit those recruiters first while you’re still fresh
and have copies of your resume available.
In many cases, the job fair organizers will provide
participants with a floor plan or map of the company locations. Since job fairs
can be overwhelming, bring a highlighter or pen with you to mark the places you
need to visit first. You should also mark off the companies that you speak to,
so that you can remember to follow-up after the event.
2. Arrive Early
Recruiters are at their best at the beginning of the job
fair, too, so plan to arrive when the event begins to attract the most
attention. Be prepared to answer some brief interview questions on the spot or
fill out applications for some employers.
3. Bring Extra Copies Of Your Resume
Even though you have target companies that you’ll want to
visit, bring extra copies of your resume in case you see an employer or
position opening that appeals to you the day of the job fair. You don’t need to
hand out your resume aimlessly, but bring at least a dozen extra copies above
what you need for your target companies.
4. Practice Your Elevator Speech
In this economy, job fairs attract hundreds of candidates.
In order to be noticed – and remembered – by recruiters, you should have a 30
second or less pitch about who you are and what value you would add to the
employer. It takes a while to perfect your pitch, so write it out, revise it
and practice several times before the job fair.
5. Wear Comfortable Shoes
This may seem like a no-brainer, but participating in a job
fair can be grueling both emotionally and physically. You won’t be able to be
your best self for the recruiters if you’re in excruciating pain because of
uncomfortable footwear. Most job seekers dress professionally for job fairs and
you should do that, too, but make comfortable business-appropriate shoes a
priority.
6. Bring A Bottle Of Water And Hand Sanitizer
You’re going to get thirsty from talking to all those
recruiters, so bring a bottle of water to refresh yourself. While many job
fairs provide refreshments to participants, it’s not a given. You’ll feel much
better if you can hydrate yourself during the event. Hand sanitizer is also a
great thing to bring to cut down on passing germs back and forth with all the
handshakes you’ll be doing. Using hand sanitizer is also a good way to prevent sweaty
palms if you’re nervous.
7. Just Say No To Giveaways
It’s perfectly acceptable to take some company literature if
you’re interested in a company, but try to stay away from taking giveaways and
extra items from all of the employers. These items weigh you down and make you
tired.
Remember, you’re there to find a job, not to get a new
stress ball. If you must take items, consider bringing a messenger bag or
briefcase with a shoulder strap to put the items into so your hands are free
for sealing a conversation with a firm handshake.
8. Follow Up Within 48 Hours
Recruiters meet lots of candidates at job fairs. If you want
to set yourself apart from the competition, take business cards and send thank
you e-mails after the event. In your e-mail, you should reference when and
where you met and the position that interests you. You most likely won’t
receive a response from the recruiter, but it might help move your resume to
the top of the pile.
Be sure to check out the video below for a bonus tip!
Sunday, December 1, 2013
More Hot Jobs in Michigan
North American Bancard Hiring for Multiple Positions
North American Bancard, an industry leader in credit card processing, whose success is a result of an unwavering dedication to helping American entrepreneurs succeed, is currently hiring for the following positions in Troy, MI, all of which are amazing opportunities to join a dynamic, growing company that is a leader in mobile payment solutions:
- PHP Developer – The primary focus of the Senior PHP Developer is to create and maintain systems written in PHP. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience coding in a deadline-driven, multi-project environment. Click here to learn more about this position and how to apply, or visit Pure Michigan Talent Connect.
- Senior Android Developer – The primary focus of the Senior Android Mobile Developer is to create and maintain new applications for mobile payment systems, PayAnywhere and Phone Swipe by providing technical leadership. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience coding Android applications in Java, and have extensive experience creating applications for Smart phones. Click here to learn more about this position and how to apply, or visit Pure Michigan Talent Connect.
- iOS Developer – The primary focus of the Mobile Application Developer is to create and maintain applications for mobile payment solutions, PayAnywhere and Phone Swipe. The ideal candidate for this position will have experience coding in Objective C for iOS applications. Click here to learn more about this position and how to apply, or visit Pure Michigan Talent Connect.
Tuesday, November 5, 2013
How To Get A Holiday Job
Even as overall hiring continues to be sluggish, employers need to take on extra workers for the holiday season. At many big companies like Amazon and Macy's, those seasonal jobs can lead to permanent positions.
Who's Hiring The Most This Holiday Season
For America’s 11.3 million job seekers, the holidays offer a potential respite. Companies like Kohl’s JCPenney and Toys R Us currently have thousands of positions open for seasonal employees.
According to a survey of 2,100 hiring managers and human resource pro’s, 39% of retailers plan to hire holiday help this year, up from 36% last year. In addition, employers in information technology (18%), leisure and hospitality (16%) and financial services (16%) plan to hire seasonal staff.
Holiday wages aren’t great, but at least more than half of employers, 51%, plan to pay $10 or more per hour. The news is especially good for students: Some 45% of employers say they tend to hire college students over other types of workers, even including experienced worker who are not retired (34%).
Though many employers have already hired a share of their holiday workers, we asked Indeed, the Google GOOG +0.18%-like search engine for jobs, to pull together listings from company websites and online job boards and compile a list of companies with the most listings for jobs right now at companies with 2,500 or more employees.
Because some employers have already filled holiday positions and others haven’t yet determined how many workers they will ultimately hire for the holidays, the numbers are not exact. Also, retail employers like Sears and The Gap GPS +0.59% often list a single job, like cashier or sales associate, when they mean to hire multiple employees for those positions, so there may be even more openings than the big numbers here suggest. Many of the listings don’t distinguish seasonal positions from permanent full-time jobs. But this is fresh data, and gives a rough idea of where the jobs are this holiday season.
Big box retailers take nine out of the ten slots on the list. Even while consumers continue to browse in stores and then buy online, enough people are picking up their sweaters, toasters and flat-screen TVs in person that recently-struggling chains like Best Buy BBY +1.27% have managed to survive and even thrive, at least for the moment. The last time I was in The Gap, there was a long line for the register. The Gap lists more than 10,000 jobs at the moment. Best Buy lists 6,300.
The one company in the top ten that’s not a retailer is Crossmark, the sales and marketing services company based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The top-listed jobs, like “In-store Demo Event Specialist,” and “Merchandiser Retail Representative,” are related to retailing, which makes sense as the holiday buying season gets more intense.
According to a survey of 2,100 hiring managers and human resource pro’s, 39% of retailers plan to hire holiday help this year, up from 36% last year. In addition, employers in information technology (18%), leisure and hospitality (16%) and financial services (16%) plan to hire seasonal staff.
Holiday wages aren’t great, but at least more than half of employers, 51%, plan to pay $10 or more per hour. The news is especially good for students: Some 45% of employers say they tend to hire college students over other types of workers, even including experienced worker who are not retired (34%).
Though many employers have already hired a share of their holiday workers, we asked Indeed, the Google GOOG +0.18%-like search engine for jobs, to pull together listings from company websites and online job boards and compile a list of companies with the most listings for jobs right now at companies with 2,500 or more employees.
Because some employers have already filled holiday positions and others haven’t yet determined how many workers they will ultimately hire for the holidays, the numbers are not exact. Also, retail employers like Sears and The Gap GPS +0.59% often list a single job, like cashier or sales associate, when they mean to hire multiple employees for those positions, so there may be even more openings than the big numbers here suggest. Many of the listings don’t distinguish seasonal positions from permanent full-time jobs. But this is fresh data, and gives a rough idea of where the jobs are this holiday season.
Big box retailers take nine out of the ten slots on the list. Even while consumers continue to browse in stores and then buy online, enough people are picking up their sweaters, toasters and flat-screen TVs in person that recently-struggling chains like Best Buy BBY +1.27% have managed to survive and even thrive, at least for the moment. The last time I was in The Gap, there was a long line for the register. The Gap lists more than 10,000 jobs at the moment. Best Buy lists 6,300.
The one company in the top ten that’s not a retailer is Crossmark, the sales and marketing services company based in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The top-listed jobs, like “In-store Demo Event Specialist,” and “Merchandiser Retail Representative,” are related to retailing, which makes sense as the holiday buying season gets more intense.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Auto parts supplier opening $110 million plant in Metro Detroit
NEW BOSTON, Mich. (AP) — An auto parts supplier is opening a $110 million plant in suburban Detroit that will employ 400 workers.
French company Plastic Omnium plans a ribbon-cutting Tuesday for the Inergy Automotive Systems facility, located in Wayne County near New Boston.
Company officials are to be joined by state officials and others at the event. The facility will produce about 1.5 million plastic fuel tanks a year.
Inergy Automotive Systems is a subsidiary of Plastic Omnium, which makes automotive components and body modules, automotive fuel tanks and systems, and waste containers.
French company Plastic Omnium plans a ribbon-cutting Tuesday for the Inergy Automotive Systems facility, located in Wayne County near New Boston.
Company officials are to be joined by state officials and others at the event. The facility will produce about 1.5 million plastic fuel tanks a year.
Inergy Automotive Systems is a subsidiary of Plastic Omnium, which makes automotive components and body modules, automotive fuel tanks and systems, and waste containers.
Wednesday, October 16, 2013
How to Deal with Being Underemployed
You may have heard of unemployment but what
about underemployment? While you could be grateful to have a job—any job—it
might also be stressful because you might be employed in a position that you
are overqualified for. What could you do while you are underemployed to help
you cope better and be proactive? Here are 5 tips . . .
Be the best that you can be. If you are currently bagging groceries as a
former COO of a major company, bag well and hustle. Remember that even if you
are underemployed, it does not matter what your job is—just do the best you can
and exercise a strong work ethic. Fend off mental stagnation by committing to
excellence and having a positive attitude.
Keep networking. Stay in touch with your previous co-workers
via social media sites and court new, potential employers by sending out
personalized requests on LinkedIn. Grow your social network and update your
profile. Make sure that you have a professional headshot, your information is
current, and add some visual touches as well. LinkedIn gives you the
opportunity to build a portfolio of previous projects by just a click of your
mouse. Use this chance to create a more diverse impression of yourself and set
yourself apart from others in your field.
Go back to college. Use any spare time you may have now to finish
up that degree you started years ago or earn a new one. With many online degree
programs to fit your schedule and lifestyle, traditional programs
aren’t your only option. Even if you enroll in a certificate program to tout
yourself as an expert in a niche area, a college education may be a great way
to increase future career possibilities.
Brush up on skills. Use volunteering as a way to hone skills and
even learn new ones. If you are able to, volunteer in your industry. If you try
new volunteer opportunities, then look at them as ways you might broaden your
skill set. Say you are a social media expert. Volunteer to do some community
marketing for a non-profit or small start-up. You could keep your abilities
fresh while helping someone at the same time. It’s a win-win situation.
Update your resume. Your resume is your work history on paper—or
online if you choose to create an Internet version as well. Since you are
underemployed, you probably want to be ready at a moment’s notice to hand out
your resume if given the opportunity. Update it. It doesn’t matter if you are
underemployed as long as you highlight skills and abilities that you have
learned which could translate into your industry. For example, if you are
currently working for a construction company as a laborer and you once worked
in a major construction firm, include bullet points like:
·
Knows vendor
scheduling
·
Understands
sustainable building practices
·
Familiar with
landscape hardiness zones
Include the above information in a
Qualifications Summary section under your contact information and before your
Mission Statement.
Being underemployed does not have to mean the
end of your career. If you view it as a stepping stone to a better, more
fulfilling role, you could maintain a more positive outlook on life while
taking proactive steps to exceed expectations at your current place of
employment. Leave the naysayers behind and focus on being grateful for having a
job—even if it’s far from your dream career.
Pamela Rossow is a freelance writer who works
with higher education clients such as eLearners. She is a native South Floridian who enjoys
photography, literature, and hockey. You can follow her on Google+.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Hiring Our Heroes
U.S.
Chamber of Commerce
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Hiring Our Heroes, a program of the
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, was launched in March 2011 as a nationwide
initiative to help veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment.
Working with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s vast network of state and local
chambers and other strategic partners from the public, private, and non-profit
sectors, our goal is to create a movement across America in hundreds of
communities where veterans and military families return every day. Hiring Our
Heroes has hosted more than 600 hiring fairs in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, and
the District of Columbia. Through March 31, 2013, more than 20,200 veterans and
military spouses had obtained jobs.
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