What the Mainstream Media Is NOT Telling You About the Job Market

Jump in, the water is fine!  Yes, there are several key sectors that are having a very hard time, and there are layoffs and hiring freezes, but, if you are not in real estate, construction, financial services or related industries, the chances are companies are dying for middle and senior level professionals in your area.

At HES, there are several key areas that are particulary robust, including:

Interactive Advertising

Online Media/Publishing

Healthcare/Hospitals

Most segments of biotech

Non-profits/Associations

E-commerce

Travel/travel technology

Our search volume for 2008 is even higher than 2007, which was a company record.  Candidates are under the mistaken impression that there aren’t very many companies hiring, and that now is the time to sit tight.  Quite the contrary, unemployment overall remains at a healthy number, and if you are in most sectors, you probably will have no problem getting an interview/job offer if you have industry experience.

At HES we offer meaningful referral bonuses, so if you aren’t looking, please feel free to reach out if you know of someone who has been sitting on the sideline and who would benefit from hearing from us.

According to the most recent industry surveys, recruiter confidence is at approximately a 7 on a 1-10 scale.  I would say that all things considered that number is on the mark, and that overall things are relatively healthy in the broader job market.