Let’s admit that it’s ironic to talk about talent shortages in a recession. Unemployment is rising in America, though it’s still better than in Europe. But in Manpower’s annual survey of 43,000 employers in 32 countries, nearly one-third of the companies experience difficulties filling open positions. Globally, that’s down by 10% in a year, clear… Continue reading
Archive for July, 2008
Career Buzz Killers – Worst Jobs
Forbes released a careers package called Worst Jobs for the 21st Century. Although it’s neither uplifting nor funny, the report uses federal data to identify careers to avoid (assuming you still have a choice). Forbes reports that apart from manufacturing jobs, in decline because of productivity gains and offshoring, technology is undermining classic office jobs such… Continue reading
Got Game? You Will Need it to Hire “Creatives”
Recruiting creative professionals is a bit of a rough and tumble affair. The industry leaders scale up by establishing teams in dozens of countries, moving themselves closer to their customers while tapping local talent supplies. Yet, when it comes to recruiting “creatives,” that is, problem-solvers and innovative thinkers, size alone is not enough of a… Continue reading
Who Says Accountants Aren’t Sexy?
A BusinessWeek cover story The Best Places to Launch a Career proclaimed that this was the “year accountants became sexy.” Does that add up for you? In a study promoting the best places for college grads to work, accounting firms nab the top three spots: Deloitte & Touche; PricewaterhouseCoopers and Ernst & Young. In a… Continue reading
