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Veteran Representative Newsletter
January 2007
Job market talking points
As the US economy enters 2007, employment is at record levels, with 136 million+ people on company payrolls. And every month sets a new record. The job market today is as good as or better than any market year since 1960’s. Some issues to consider:
- The US economy created about 2 million jobs in 2006, drawing down unemployment to the 4.5% range. Since economists consider 4% unemployment the equivalent of full employment (not all working age adults are available to work) we are entering an era of a "sellers market" for job seekers.
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For the first time since World War II, over the next few years US businesses will face worker shortages at all levels.
Surveys of employers indicate:
- Employers are reporting recruiting difficulty at or near record levels for most jobs in manufacturing and service businesses.
- Employers are anticipating significant increases in turnover in 2007.
- The overall job opportunities available for job seekers the past few years have relied heavily on job growth, but that is changing. If job growth continues, and employer turnover increases, and worker shortages become the norm, then job seekers in 2007 will "own" the job market. The year 2007 may be the year of the "Perfect Storm" for job seekers!
Vet job search success
Raymond Nason, the recent recipient of the Eastern Carolina Workforce Development Board's (ECWFDB) Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Participant of the year (2006) was recognized for his outstanding achievement for dislocated workers at its recent annual conference.
Raymond is a Navy veteran with a nuclear plant background who was dislocated due to plant closings and lack of employment availability within his particular skill areas. His interest was in the area of electronic repair. In a cooperative effort between the Veterans Outreach Specialist (DVOS) of the Jacksonville North Carolina Employment Security Commission and the WIA Coordinator, Raymond was registered at Coastal Carolina Community College to pursue his Associate of Arts in Applied Sciences (AAS).
Considering the recent article of the Workministry.com newsletter "Job Market Talking Points" that "timing is everything", Raymond was completing his education and training at the same time the North Carolina (NC) Education Lottery was approved by the NC legislature. The contract company G-Tech needed trained electronics personnel to install all the gaming, printing, and communication devices and equipment throughout the state of NC. Raymond Nason is now the Regional Installer for the company G-Tech.
Raymond is only one of many examples of how veterans succeed after their service, and how the Veteran Employment and Training Services (VETS) program of Local Veteran Employment Representatives (LVER), and DVOS partnering with local workforce development partners and employers can provide the foundation and connectivity to facilitate a veteran's success.
Congratulations to Raymond Nason and all other veterans that have had recent accomplishments.
Larry Woods
LVER Program Supervisor
Jacksonville Local Office
North Carolina Employment Security Commission
(910) 347-2121
Connecting with employers
A very common question asked by job seekers is: "what’s the best timing for follow up after an interview?" Let’s assume that there was no agreement at the conclusion of the interview about next steps. An appropriate answer is within four to five business days, provided you have the hiring manager contact name to call or email. Contacting HR is appropriate as well, but less direct than the hiring manager. Best recommendation: a candidate should ask questions at the end of the interview and confirm the follow-up tasks. It is not a good idea to leave the "next steps" in the process in the hands of the hiring manager or HR!
Alliance Partners
We support the following resources in service to job seekers:
- Jobkabob.com: sell your skills, not your work history.
- Career Concepts USA: Job Fair resource
Have a Vet job search success story to share? Send an email to VetRep@workministry.com.
Editor's Note:
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