Presented by John Barry, PresidentITech Consulting Partners

• Finding a Job

• Trends in the Employment Market

• Perm vs Contract?

• Using Technology

• The Art of Networking

• Working with Recruiters

• Trends in the Employment Market

• What Skills Should be Upgraded?

Finding a Job

Finding a JobConsulting/Contract/Temporary

• PROS: Opportunity to work with different organizations in diverse capacities; Learn new and specialized skills; Typically higher compensation; More “freedom” from office politics

• CONS: No add-on benefits; Must have specialized technologies; If skills are not in demand, work may be sporadic; Difficult to shift to full-time role if career consultant

Finding a JobPermanent / Fulltime Employee

• PROS: Stability; Develop in-depth expertise in specific technologies; Additional training and educational benefits may be available; Add-on compensation may include 401K or stock plans, medical/dental/vision benefits, holidays and PTO; all relevant taxes automatically deducted as W-2; if laid off, can avail of unemployment & outplacement benefits

• CONS: Skills may grow stale; Have to deal with structured organization (politics and equity)

• Job Boards• Dice, Monster, Careerbuilder, topTECHJobs (formerly NetTemps)• Job Spiders: Indeed, Simplyhired• Use Google or Yahoo to search jobs or find Niche job boards

• Set up job agents to save time on future searches and matching job list could be emailed daily or weekly

• Be creative in using search terms : Use Boolean terms to narrow or expand searches: “Quotes”, AND, OR, Wildcard (*)

• Young adults (Millenials) now also use their smartphones to search jobs in the digital age and can apply directly through their phones

Using Technology

Social Media

• LinkedIn – professional networking• Your profile must be updated, complete and consistent with

resume • Include a blurb at the top of your summary or status that you

are seeking new opportunities. • Join LinkedIn groups (geographic, technical or functional)• Link with other professionals• Research companies or individuals in LinkedIn

Using Technology

Social Media

• Facebook• Be sure to review privacy settings. • Be careful of what you share – current and potential

employers may view your profile• Join groups and fan pages (“like”) that are relevant to job

searching

Using Technology

Social Media

• Twitter• Follow “influencers” or target companies to get their tweets • Use hashtag # to search, e.g., #Hiring #NowHiring #Jobs

#ITJobs #ProjectManagement #Marketing• Use twitter.com/search and enter Boolean terms as well, e.g.,

programmer AND (connecticut OR CT)

• Other sites: Google+, Blogs

Using Technology

Networking

• Networking is a continuous process. It pays to build and expand professional relationships whether you are employed or not.

• Referrals go both ways: if you get a job lead that is not a match, forward to your colleagues so they can do the same for you.

• Let people know if you are in transition or when you land a new position.

Networking

Face-to-Face Networking

• Every social situation is a potential networking opportunity: church, sports, volunteering, community, etc.

• Attend local meetings, e.g., NFP, Danbury Network Group, WNO• Join Professional organizations: SHRM, SIM, TENG, DACS• Practice your ‘elevator speech’• Search online list of networking groups: www.meetups.com,

www.landingexpert.com, LinkedIn

Networking

Virtual Networking

• Objective is similar to face-to-face networking• Instant communication among members• Wider geographical reach• Less personal • Contribute to discussion to get your name and profile out to others

Examples:• LinkedIn groups • Yahoogroups / Googlegroups

Working with Recruiters

Why work with a staffing agency?

• Some companies do not post their openings on job boards• Some contract jobs or retained and confidential searches are open

only to a few select vendors• Access to HR or hiring managers (i.e., follow up, feedback)• One of a few submittals through a recruiter vs. one of hundreds

through a job board• Treat the recruiter as you would interact with a potential employer

Working with RecruitersInformation to share with a Recruiter

• What are your top 5 functional and technical skills?• Why do you want to leave your current position?• What type of position would you consider (contract or permanent?)• Would you relocate for the right job and where? • What contract rate or salary range are you targeting?• What position/job title are you targeting?• What companies/industries are you interested in?• What are your relevant Certifications?

Working with RecruitersResume tips

• Review relevant job descriptions and pattern your resume accordingly (but DO NOT copy verbatim)

• Limit resume to about 2-4 pages; summary should be 3-5 bullet points• Latest project/employment should be in the first page• Include both month and year for employment listing• Include only hands-on experience that you can articulate comfortably • LinkedIn page should be consistent with your resume, i.e., dates,

companies, technologies• Multiple versions of resumes are acceptable, as long as dates and

employers are the same.

Working with RecruitersWorking with ITech Consulting Partners

• Long-term relationships with clients and past candidates based on referrals

• ITech has experienced recruiters who have been in the field for a long time

• Better understanding of the critical qualifications based on conversations with hiring manager and/or HR contact

• Resume improvement (in terms of format and content)• Interviewing Tips• Top Echelon network of recruiters• Visit www.itechcp.com for job openings

GENERAL OUTLOOK

• Several surveys on employment statistics show that the job market is on the upswing and increase in plans to hire additional workforce in 2016).

• According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics the economy has been adding over 200,000 jobs per month in 2015 and the unemployment rate held steady at 5%, its lowest level since 2008.

• Healthcare, professional and technical services, retail, manufacturing, finance and government are all adding jobs.

Trends in the Employment Market

US Manpower Group Employment Outlook Survey

Among over 11,000 U.S. employers surveyed, 20 percent expect to add to their workforces, and 6 percent expect a decline in their payrolls during the first Quarter of 2016.

Compared to Q4 2015 survey results, Northeast employers anticipate increases in the Information, Professional & Business Services and Construction sectors as well as Other Services and Leisure & Hospitality sectors

Trends in the Employment Market

Connecticut Business and Industry Association

• In Connecticut ,the November 2015 Jobs report show that 5,100 jobs were added across a broad range of industry sectors, led by leisure and hospitality, trade, transportation & utilities, and manufacturing.

• Unemployment rate remained at 5.1 %, the lowest since March 2008.

• Connecticut has recovered 88.8 percent of total jobs lost during the Great Recession and also ranked sixth in nation for the largest decline in unemployment.

Trends in the Employment Market

Trends in the Employment Market

CareerBuilder Top Jobs for 2016 That Require a College Degree

1. Registered Nurses2. Software Developers, Applications3. Marketing Managers4. Sales Managers5. Medical and Health Services Managers6. Network and Computer Systems Administrators7. Industrial Engineers8. Computer Systems Analysts9. Web Developers10. Financial Managers

Trends in the Employment Market

CareerBuilder Top Jobs for 2016 that don’t Require College Degree

1. Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Drivers2. Food Service Managers3. Computer User Support Specialists4. Insurance Sales Agents5. Medical Records and Health Information Technicians6. Surgical Technologists7. Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists8. Transportation, Storage, and Distribution Managers9. Purchasing Agents10. Medical Secretaries

Trends in the Employment Market What skills should be upgraded?

• Bachelors Degree • Education requirements are getting stricter

• Certifications• Functional: PMP, Scrum Master, CISSP • Technical/Technology-Based: MCSE, CCNA , OCP, Java

• Online or onsite education is a choice depending on finances and availability of courses. Do diligent research and review schools to ensure that they are legitimate and recognized

Trends in the Employment MarketITECH CONSULTING PARTNERS

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