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U.S. Job Creation Stagnant in August, Yet Some Industries Maintain Strong Hiring Activity

 Beyond.com’s First Infographic Analyzes Key Challenges and Positive Trends for the Job Market

Beyond.com, today released its first Employment Data Report, which provides a timely assessment of recent economic and political events that have had an impact on the employment world. Released in conjunction with Beyond’s recently released Second Quarter 2011 Career Trend Analysis Report, this first Employment Data Report examines job posting volume from January 2011 to August 2011, compared with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) unemployment rates.

The Employment Data Report explores the possibility that the U.S. could face a double dip recession and considers the role of political events and economic instability on the job market. After an encouraging start to the year, unemployment numbers have continued to rise as the economy failed to add as many jobs as expected in June and July. During that same period, the nation’s economy has been threatened by a debt crisis and the subsequent Standard & Poor’s (S&P) credit downgrade.

In spite of the obvious challenges, the Employment Data Report notes some industries that increased hiring activity in the second quarter, including Healthcare, Sales & Sales Management, Merchandising, Purchasing & Management and Information Technology. The report also highlights some new job titles that have emerged, particularly in the IT and Environmental fields, as a result of new technologies and demands.

“Ahead of President Obama’s speech addressing the jobs crisis on Thursday, many are already fearing that we’re headed toward another recession, fueled even more by last week’s Department of Labor report indicating that job creation was at halt in August,” said Rich Milgram, CEO at Beyond.com. “While these fears are real, there are still some bright spots in the employment market and our data pinpoints industries and specific careers that job seekers should have on their radar to ensure they’re taking advantage of the opportunities and growth sectors that are out there today.”


To view the complete Infographic for September 2011, please visit http://about.beyond.com/infographics/employment-data-report-september-2011.

Beyond.com Identifies Emerging Jobs Despite Fears of Double Dip Recession

Quarterly Trends Report Finds Positive Indicators in Uncertain Economic Times

Beyond.com, a Career Network focused on helping people grow and succeed, today released its Second Quarter 2011 Career Trend Analysis Report which provides an in-depth look at the latest job market trends. While the U.S. economy continues to pose uncertainty, Beyond.com is reporting a positive outlook with the emergence of new job titles and growth sectors in a year over year comparison of Career Network data.

The Beyond.com Career Trend Analysis Report, which gathers information across thousands of top-tier industry and local career sites, indicates that five job titles have shown a noticeable and steady uptick in job postings, spanning primarily across two industries: Green and Technology. While both industries have remained steady over the past year overall, some specific positions stand out amongst the others in providing an increase of opportunities for job seekers.  

 According to the report, the emerging job titles include:

• Green Consultant Jobs
  • With an average salary of $60,000, this position can take on a variety of different roles, from helping organizations evaluate and improve internal environmental processes to aiding in the implementation of green strategies. Nationally, green jobs employ 2.7 million people, according to a report by The Brookings Institution. Green Consultants will continue to be in demand as more and more businesses look to these experts to help establish environmental best practices. 

• Eco-Friendly Freelance Writer Jobs
  • With many people turning to magazines and news outlets for tips and information about green and eco-friendly living, writers with knowledge of the green market are becoming more sought after. Further, with many publications unable to take on full-time staff, a freelance position is often the best route to establish yourself and continue to practice your skill. As a freelancer making an average of $60,000 a year, this job often provides more flexible hours which can be a nice perk for some professionals.

• Genius – Apple Store Jobs
  • The “Genius” position has presented more job opportunities over the past year for the similar reasons as an iPhone Developer – growing adoption of the iPhone along with the iPad, iPod and other Apple products. As people are using these products, there is more need for customer service and technical support. This position typically requires working in an Apple store and has an average salary of $41,000. Responsibilities include helping customers resolve issues and conducting hardware and software troubleshooting.

• iPhone Developer Jobs
  • With the increasing popularity and adoption of the iPhone – particularly with availability now across multiple mobile carriers – it is no surprise that the growth of job openings for iPhone Developers is on the rise. This position with an average salary of $95,000 typically requires working for a specific mobile company and is responsible for all frameworks and mobile technologies to make new applications successful.

• Silverlight Developer Jobs
  • Developers are in demand across the technology industry. However Silverlight developers in particular are seeing a rise in job opportunities due to an increase in consumers’ streaming of TV shows and movies on their computers. At an average of $104,000 a year, qualifications for this position include expertise in creating software solutions for enterprises and in building rich internet applications using Microsoft technologies.

“It’s no secret that the U.S. economy is currently facing financial worries and the unemployment rate remains high, yet at the same time it’s important to recognize that some markets are still thriving and providing opportunities to job seekers and professionals within those industries,” said Rich Milgram, CEO at Beyond.com. “For job seekers in either the green sector or technology industry or those looking to enter these fields, there are options available when you know what to look for. By identifying these specific job titles, job seekers can modify their search and apply their expertise to these specific positions in an effort to not only secure a job but establish themselves in a healthy sector.”  

 To view the complete Career Trend Analysis Report and Industry Essentials Reports for second quarter 2011, please visit http://about.beyond.com/statistics.

More than 25 Million Professionals use Beyond.com to improve their Careers

The Beyond.com Career Network surpasses 25 Million members, offers powerful new communication tools and rewards members with free premium subscription.

Beyond.com, Inc., the premier Career Network^TM focused on helping people grow and succeed, announced today it has exceeded the 25 million member milestone.  The Beyond.com Career Network allows professionals to showcase their talents, find the best job opportunities and efficiently manage their career with a personalized online Career Portfolio^TM.

As Beyond.com continues to hit new benchmarks, it is also undertaking a site redesign, with the first of many new tools now live and available. Overall, visitors will experience an easy-to-navigate interface guiding them through job search functions, networking features, statistics and social and industry research – integrated with powerful communication tools that keep members informed 24/7. With more than 70 unique career channels and 3,000 focused sites, the Beyond.com Career Network is extremely effective in connecting and cultivating personal relationships specifically around an individual’s career growth.

“Career growth and success are top-of-mind for business professionals.  In today’s competitive job market, professionals need to be well-informed, organized and stand out from the crowd.  We are thrilled at Beyond.com to offer business professionals a Career Network where they can focus on improving themselves, their current position are their career options,” said Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com.  “We are also excited to offer every member a free subscription to our premium online Career Portfolio, which spotlights each person through a powerful, personalized web site that showcases their talents.”

Beyond.com is exhibiting at the upcoming SHRM 2011 Annual Conference in Las Vegas on June 26 – 29.

Essentials to Survive SHRM 2011

SHRM 2011 is only a few days away and we are very busy getting ready to head out to Las Vegas! As we continue packing those few final items we have also been thinking about what we’ll need to in order to have a successful show, so we thought it would be fun to ask our team what advice they would give to someone attending SHRM for the first time.  Let us know if we missed anything essential and don’t forget to stop by Booth 1429 to say, “Hi!” to the Beyond.com team!

 

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Need a Job? NYC is the Place to Be, says Beyond.com

Beyond.com, Inc., the world’s largest network of niche career communities, today released its First Quarter 2011 Career Trend Analysis Report, which identifies the top metropolitan regions for jobs, ranking New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island as number one with the highest percentage of online job postings and offering the best opportunity for employment amongst job seekers. In a region-by-region comparison, the job posting trends data is representative of the percentage across metropolitan regions and is adjusted by population.

According to the Beyond.com quarterly trends report, which gathers information across thousands of top-tier industry and local career sites, the New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island region yielded the most online job postings, with more than 14 percent of jobs across all regions. The top three industries for jobs in this metro area include Healthcare & Medical, Accounting & Finance and Information Technology, respectively. Across all U.S. metropolitan regions, the Healthcare & Medical industry was reported as the number one generator of jobs, lending more widespread options for professionals in this industry. The top seven metro regions for overall online job postings are:

1) New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island (14.2 percent)



2) Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County (12.5 percent)

3) Chicago-Gary-Kenosha (8.95 percent)

4) San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose (8.91 percent)

5) Dallas-Fort Worth (7.07 percent)

6) Washington-Baltimore (6.63 percent)

7) Atlanta (5.66 percent)

 

The top 15 major metropolitan areas within the United States, the majority of the regions experienced a position shift from the previous quarter. Over the past quarter, New York-Northern New Jersey-Long Island and Los Angeles-Riverside-Orange County remained steady holding the top two positions, while the majority of other metropolitan regions experienced a position shift. The Chicago-Gary-Kenosha metro area experienced an uptick in job postings, elevating its ranking to the number three spot.

“While there has been impressive job growth in the New York area it is important to note that overall there has been job growth throughout the country,” said Rich Milgram, CEO at Beyond.com. “For those searching for jobs, they should be aware that many organizations are adopting new policies by offering telecommuting options and shortened work week schedules in an effort to attract and hire the best possible candidates – so job seekers should be open to all opportunities regardless of location. As for the increase in jobs we’ve experienced, we hope that this growth continues throughout the summer as it would be a positive sign for the economy.”

To view the complete Career Trend Analysis Report and Industry Outlook Reports for first quarter 2011, please visit http://about.beyond.com/statistics.

Entry Level Positions Experience Spike in Job Postings Over Previous Year

Beyond.com, Inc., the world’s largest network of niche career communities, today released its Fourth Quarter 2010 Career Trend Analysis Report, which revealed that the largest percentage of online job postings are for positions with less than one year of experience, capturing 78 percent of all postings across the network. This represents more than a 13 percent jump compared to entry level job postings from one year ago, indicating a healthy uptick in the creation of jobs, particularly for this new generation entering the workforce.

According to the Beyond.com quarterly report, which gathers information across thousands of top-tier industry and local career sites, open entry level positions are most prevalent in Houston, New York and Los Angeles, respectively. This is good news for the Class of 2011, as entry level job seekers face a more optimistic job market than seen in previous years, with the NACE Job Outlook 2011 report indicating that surveyed employers plan to hire 13 percent more new college graduates this year than they did from the Class of 2010. The top 10 industries for entry level jobs include:

1. Clerical & Administrative
2. Sales & Sales Management
3. Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail
4. Arts, Entertainment & Gaming
5. Customer Service
6. Management & Business
7. Accounting & Finance
8. Information Technology
9. Healthcare & Medical
10. Engineering & Architecture

“2011 graduates are entering a better job market than the last few graduating classes have experienced,” said Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com. “As we continue to come out of the recession many companies will have a tendency to build from the bottom up, hence the increase in available entry level jobs. One challenge the class of 2011 may encounter is the fact that they will have to compete with grads from previous years as there are several entry level candidates from previous classes still looking for jobs, however these revived opportunities seen at the entry level are a good indicator that the economy as a whole will continue to grow."

Overall, the Beyond.com quarterly report shows that more than 70 percent of industries experienced a percentage gain in job postings over the previous quarter, showing a steady improvement for the employment outlook on a whole. The Healthcare & Medical industry continues to hold the top position, capturing nearly 34 percent of online job postings. Information Technology experienced a slight increase this quarter, jumping to the number two spot for online jobs with more than 9 percent. Other top industries for all online jobs include Accounting & Finance (more than 8 percent) Sales & Sales Management (8 percent) and Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail (7 percent).

To view the complete Career Trend Analysis Report and Industry Outlook Reports for fourth quarter 2010, please visit http://www.Beyond.com/Media/QuarterlyReports.asp.

Will New Tax Cuts Energize Employers To Start Hiring Again?

Yesterday, was an important day, as President Obama delivered his second State of the Union Address.

While what was shared last night was similar in tone to what we heard the previous year, there was something unique happening in the chamber.  In response to the recent events that occurred in Tucson, members of congress sat together, rather than divided by party.  In regards to the untraditional seating arrangements, President Obama said, “What comes from this time will be determined not by whether we can sit together tonight, but if we can work together tomorrow.”

And we hope they can—as the subject of jobs was again a hot topic. The creation of new jobs and new industries was talked about, as well tax cuts and incentives for businesses to hire with the goal of creating more private sector jobs in 2011.

So will it work?  Will these new tax cuts lessen the fears that corporations (large and small) have had when it comes to hiring?  Will new jobs be created?  Well, we like most of you certainly hope so! 

So what do we at Beyond.com, the world’s largest network of niche career communities, believe will happen between now and the 2012 State of the Union Address?

Currently, our team is busy analyzing the employment trends that occurred in the fourth quarter of 2010, but I can tell you that they’ve already noticed a 59% gain in online job posting when comparing the first six months to the last six months of 2010.  Which is great news! 

It looks like employers are starting to hire again, and we hope that that trend continues as more organizations start to feel more comfortable with the state of the economy.  This recovery however, will be a slow and steady one, as we don’t expect things to change overnight.

Additionally, as we work towards achieving clean energy breakthroughs and pursuing efforts to improve our infrastructure, in 2011 we predict that there will also be job increases in the following industries:

• Healthcare and Medical
• Information Technology
• Accounting and Finance
• Management and Business
• Media and Communications

While these are merely predictions, we hope that we can work together to make it happen.

Beyond.com Reports an Increase in Retail Jobs Entering the 2010 Holiday Season

Beyond.com, Inc., the world’s largest network of niche career communities, today released its Third Quarter 2010 Career Trend Analysis Report, which revealed a significant increase in online job postings in the Merchandising, Purchasing & Retail sector, taking the number two spot among all industries, indicating a healthy outlook for seasonal employment and overall optimism that the economy is moving in a positive direction.

The Healthcare & Medical industry continues to hold the number one spot in online job postings with 30.23 percent, yet experienced a decline over the previous quarter and year. The decrease is projected to be temporary, as the U.S. Department of Labor reports the healthcare industry is expected to grow 24 percent by 2018. The Information Technology industry remained consistent in the third position for online job postings, experiencing a slight increase, while the Customer Service and Sales & Sales Management industries rank amongst the largest percentage gains of online job postings in the third quarter.

According to the Beyond.com quarterly report, which gathers information across thousands of top-tier industry and local career sites, more than 42 percent of industries had a percentage gain in online job postings over the previous quarter. The top online job titles for the third quarter are represented across many different industries, with a particular concentration in the Healthcare and Retail sectors:

1. Physical Therapist
2. Occupational Therapist
3. Sales Representative
4. Cashier
5. Customer Service Representative
6. Merchandise Associate
7. Administrative Associate
8. Assistant Manager
9. Sales Associate
10. Event Specialist

“While it still remains a challenging time for many to find employment, there are glimmers of hope for job seekers looking for work across several key sectors and position types,” said Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com, Inc. “The influx of retail and customer service job postings can be attributed to the upcoming holiday season, which will offer many relief in their job search – whether it be temporary or an opportunity for a long-term position. One thing for certain is that seasonal jobs this year are abundantly greater than the past two holiday seasons, lending hope and confidence for the future of the economy.”

To view the complete Career Trend Analysis Report and Industry Outlook Reports for third quarter 2010, please visit http://www.Beyond.com/Media/QuarterlyReports.asp.

How Did the Philadelphia Job Market Fare in August 2010?

Interested in what’s happening with the job market in your neck of the woods? Well, if you’re from the Philadelphia area, you’re in luck—Beyond.com CEO Rich Milgram, shares how the job market in the Philadelphia area fared in the month of August and what he predicts the market will look like for the area in the coming months.

PhillyJobs.com is part of the Beyond.com Network that is made up of thousands of niche career communities based on industry as well as geographical location. If you’re interested in finding out more about your area of interest? Just ask, we’re happy to help. In the meantime check out what Rich had to say about the Philadelphia job market—find out everything from the hottest job titles, top ten industries, what’s happening with entry level jobs, and much more.

 

Beyond.com Reports More Than 48% of Industries Experienced a Quarterly Gain in Jobs in Second Quarter 2010

Beyond.com, Inc., the world’s largest network of niche career communities, today released its Second Quarter 2010 Career Trend Analysis Report, which revealed more than 48 percent of industries experienced a quarterly percentage gain in online jobs posted, signifying a healthier economy leading into the second half of the year.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported the unemployment rate was unchanged in the month of July, holding at 9.5 percent. However, Beyond.com’s data indicates the job market is showing slow and steady signs of a recovery and hard-hitting sectors such as retail and travel are beginning to expand once again. 

According to the Beyond.com quarterly report, which gathers information across thousands of top-tier industry and local career sites, more than 73 percent of employers were looking for full-time employees, an increase of 12 percent from the previous quarter.  Healthcare and Medical represented the largest percentage gain in overall jobs posted (5.57 percent), followed by Sales and Sales Management with 2.24 percent.   

Jobs continued to grow into July, increasing by 1.17 percent over June.  In July, entry level positions showed the largest increase of 39 percent and Merchandising, Purchasing and Retail jobs representing the largest jump among industries with an increase of 137 percent.  Customer Service had the next largest increase (77 percent) and Travel, Hospitality and Restaurant following behind (41 percent).  This is a positive sign to see, especially since some of these industries had dropped during the previous quarter. 
 

 “We are excited to see job numbers continuing to grow and hard-hitting sectors beginning to rebound,” said Rich Milgram, CEO of Beyond.com, Inc. “In June, we spoke to hundreds of HR managers during an industry conference and were excited to hear about their plans to hire in the months to come.  We expect to report slow and steady job growth into next quarter.”

To view the complete Career Trend Analysis Report and Industry Outlook Reports for second quarter 2010, please visit http://www.Beyond.com/Media/QuarterlyReports.asp.

Hear more highlights from Beyond.com CEO, Rich Milgram on the Q2 2010 Career Trend Analysis Report…