Monthly Archives: February 2012
Higher Education Job Postings and Employment Growth Slows as use of Part-time Faculty Rises
STATE COLLEGE, PA/PRNewswire/ — Growth in the number of jobs in higher education continued to moderate in Q4 2011, a trend that started to emerge mid-year. Likewise, the number of advertisements for job openings in higher education also continued to increase, but at a moderating pace, according to a new report from HigherEdJobs, the leading source for jobs and career information in academia. (http://www.higheredjobs.com/career/quarterly-report.cfm)
The report also found that colleges and universities appear to be using part-time positions to fill all types of openings, with possibly more emphasis on part-time faculty than on part-time administrators. During Q4 2011, 17.3 percent of all faculty postings were for part-time positions, up from 15.8 percent from the same quarter a year earlier.
An analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data by HigherEdJobs found that the number of actual jobs in higher education grew 2.0 percent during Q4 2011 and increased 2.2 percent for the year. That was down from 2.6 percent growth during Q4 2010 and an increase of 2.8 percent for all of 2010.
While the number of jobs in higher education continued to rise regardless of the U.S. economy, the number of job openings has been more variable. The number of job postings in academia grew 15.3 percent from Q4 2010 to Q4 2011. In comparison, after the recession postings jumped 43.7 percent from Q4 2009 to Q4 2010.
The report examines job posting data from colleges and universities that have been continuously subscribed to the company’s unlimited posting plan for four years or longer, a group of more than 700 schools, as well as data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
HigherEdJobs is the leading source for jobs and career information in academia. During 2011, more than 4,700 colleges and universities posted over 97,000 faculty, administrative and executive job postings to the company’s website. HigherEdJobs receives 1 million unique visitors a month. HigherEdJobs is published by Internet Employment Linkage, Inc. and is headquartered in State College, Pa.
To view the complete report, go to:
http://www.higheredjobs.com/career/quarterly-report.cfm
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SOURCE HigherEdJobs
CONTACT: John Ikenberry, Ph.D., President and Co-Founder, media@higheredjobs.com
Web Site: http://www.higheredjobs.com
Randstad US, Professionals Companies Make the 2012 Best of Staffing Lists
BOSTON, MA /PRNewswire/ — Randstad US, Professionals announced today that four of its specialized staffing verticals have individually been named to both the Inavero’s 2012 Best of Staffing(TM) Client list and the Best of Staffing(TM) Talent list, presented by CareerBuilder.
Best of Staffing(TM) Client list: Best of Staffing(TM) Talent list:
- Randstad Finance and Accounting
- Accountants International
- Randstad Technologies
- Randstad Engineering
- The Mergis Group
- Randstad Finance and Accounting
- Randstad Human Resources
- Randstad Human Resources
Best of Staffing, presented in partnership with CareerBuilder, is the nation’s only award that recognizes staffing firms that receive remarkable reviews from their clients, as well as candidates. Fewer than one percent of North American staffing firms have been named to the 2012 Best of Staffing lists.
“We are incredibly proud to see so many of our professional businesses listed on both Best of Staffing lists,” said Dan Foley, President of Randstad US, Professionals. “These rankings speak volumes to the quality of our internal employees and their commitment to consistently delivering service excellence, the highest level of quality support, and an unmatched customer and candidate experience.”
Staffing firms competing to make the Best of Staffing lists underwent a rigorous survey process followed by careful analysis of responses to determine satisfaction levels. Best of Staffing participants secured a place on the lists by earning an average Net Promoter Score® that was nearly double the national staffing industry benchmark for client satisfaction.
“The staffing industry continues to play a key role in helping to revitalize the economy,” said Eric Gregg, Inavero’s Founder and CEO. “Staffing firms give growth-minded organizations a more flexible alternative to recruiting their own employees, letting both the employee and employer determine if the fit is right for a more permanent position. Both sides receive tremendous value in a flexible, yet meaningful working relationship, and as they engage with staffing firms to help achieve those goals, the service experience they have is very important to their success. The Best of Staffing lists are a resource for businesses and talent who are trying to find staffing firms that provide exceptional service.”
Inavero’s complete Best of Staffing list can be viewed at www.bestofstaffing.com. For more information about Inavero, visit www.inavero.com. To learn more about Randstad US, Professionals, visit http://www.randstadusa.com/.
About Randstad
Randstad is a $22.5 billion global provider of HR services and the second largest staffing organization in the world. From temporary staffing to permanent placement to inhouse, professionals, search & selection, and HR Solutions, Randstad holds top positions around the world and has approximately 31,100 corporate employees working from its nearly 4,700 branches and inhouse locations in 40 countries. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Diemen, the Netherlands, Randstad Holding nv is listed on the NYSE Euronext Amsterdam (RAND.AS).
Learn more at www.randstad.com.
About Inavero, Inc.
Inavero designs and manages satisfaction surveys for a global list of staffing and recruiting firms in more than 15 countries. Inavero’s proprietary technology platform gathers and reports staffing firm client and talent satisfaction information through online surveys. Inavero’s team analyzes satisfaction feedback from more than 500,000 staffing firm clients and talent each year, and serves at the American Staffing Association’s exclusive research partner.
For more information contact Inavero by email bestofstaffing@inavero.com. www.inavero.com | www.bestofstaffing.com.
Net Promoter, Net Promoter Score, and NPS are trademarks of Satmetrix Systems, Inc., Bain & Company, Inc., and Fred Reichheld
SOURCE Randstad
CONTACT: Lesly Cardec, PR Director,
lesly.cardec@randstadusa.com
Web Site: http://www.randstadusa.com
March 5th – Washington, DC – Area Universities + Startup America Partner To Host Startup Career Expo
WASHINGTON, DC /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Local Washington, D.C., universities are hosting a career expo on March 5, 2012, at George Washington University for students interested in working at a startup company in the region. The George Washington University, University of Maryland, College Park, Georgetown University and George Mason University are working with the Startup America Partnership to match students with up-and-coming startup businesses in the region.
“Jobs and internships at startups can be incredibly exciting and rewarding, offering opportunities for students to get real-world experience faster and with more responsibility than at a typical big company,” said Jim Chung, director of the office of entrepreneurship at George Washington University.
The career expo requires pre-registration but is free to both startup companies and students of all majors, all skills and all levels. It will be held from 1-4 p.m. at George Washington University’s Marvin Center (800 21st St., NW) Continental & Grand Ballrooms (3rd floor).
“Events like this are a win-win for both startups and students,” said Dean Chang, director of Mtech Ventures at the University of Maryland, College Park, and member of the Startup Maryland organizing committee. “Startup companies are infused with affordable, energetic, and sorely needed talent, and students learn so much by being thrown onto a small team trying to change the world, an experience that will serve them well no matter what career path they eventually choose.”
This is the first event that has been held in the region that is geared toward matching students with regional startups. This event will provide students with networking resources and will expose them to the benefits and challenges associated with startup businesses.
“Acquiring talent is a critical challenge for new startups and growing companies,” said Donna Harris, managing director of startup regions for the Startup America Partnership. “Startup DC, Startup Maryland, and Startup Virginia’s collaboration with career office leaders at local universities is a model for other regions to follow to help young companies grow, succeed, and ultimately create jobs.”
Registration is requested:
Startup Companies interested in participating should register.
George Washington students should register.
University of Maryland students should register.
Other university students should check with their school career office to see if their universities are participating, and if so, how to register.
Please contact innovate@gwu.edu for further details and questions.
CONTACT: Eric Schurr, schurr@umd.edu;
Jill Sankey, jpsankey@gwu.edu
SOURCE University of Maryland
Crowd Sourcing Workers ~ Cheaper than even outsourcing work
Some companies are skipping hiring both employees and temporary staffers. Instead, companies are turning to ‘crowdsourcing’.
Crowdsourcing is generally cheaper and faster than hiring staffing temps or regular staff. It can also lower corporate compensation costs by more than half that of more traditional outsourcing firms.
Crowdsourced jobs range from micro-tasks that take just a few seconds and pay a few cents per task, to more specialized skills paying upwards of $20 per job, according to crowdsourcing.org.
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Linguists & Translators ~ Arabic, Kurdish, Pashtu, Farsi, Persian ~ Military Careers ~ U.S. Army
OVERVIEW
The interpreter/translator is primarily responsible for interpreting and preparing translations between English and a foreign language.
JOB DUTIES
- Prepare nontechnical translations into the target language and perform sight translations from a target language into English
- Assist military contracting officers with local purchases
- Provide interpretation support at military traffic control points and local media events
REQUIREMENTS
Proficient in one or more of the following target languages:
- Pushtu/Pashto/Pachto
- Pushtu-Afghan
- Persian-Afghan (Dari)
- Persian-Iranian (Farsi)
- Arabic-Modern Standard (currently closed)
- Arabic-Gulf-Iraqi (currently closed)
- Arabic-Egyptian (currently closed)
- Arabic-Jordanian (currently closed)
- Arabic-Syrian (currently closed)
- Arabic-Lebanese (currently closed)
- Arabic-Yemeni (currently closed)
- Arabic-Sudanese (currently closed)
- Arabic-Maghrebi (currently closed)
- Arabic-Algerian (currently closed)
- Arabic-Libyan (currently closed)
- Arabic-Moroccan (currently closed)
- Arabic-Tunisian (currently closed)
- Kurdish (currently closed)
- Kurdish-Behdini (Kurmanji) (currently closed)
- Kurdish-Sorani (currently closed)
TRAINING
Some interpreters/translators will require English language training prior to their nine weeks of Basic Combat Training. After completing Basic Combat Training, you’ll attend Advanced Individual Training to learn the skills that are required to perform Interpreter support in the following areas:
- Checkpoint Operations
- Medical Support
- Locally Employed Personnel Screening
- Training Host-Nation Forces
- VIP Escort
- Contract Negotiations
- Cultural Awareness
HELPFUL SKILLS
- Ability to listen, read and speak in English
- Fluency in a foreign language(s)
- Interest in other cultures
COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.
EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.
FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career as a translator or an interpreter with government agencies, universities and companies that conduct business overseas.
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Q&A ~ Am leaving the military. When should I start applying for jobs?
by Bill G.
CEO, IntelligenceCareers.com
Question: I am separating from the Military, how many months out should be actively applying for jobs?
Answer: It doesn’t hurt to begin applying for jobs 60-90 days before your availability date. Most recruiters will not contact you or give you serious consideration until you are 2-4 weeks from your actual availability date.
Your availability date will be your ETS date.
BE SURE to indicate on your resume what your availability date is. I recommend putting that information right up front on your resume; see example below:
Your Name Address Email / Telephone
OBJECTIVE: Seeking junior/midlevel/senior position as ____.
CLEARANCE: (If you have a security clearance list it here.)
AVAILABILITY DATE: Month, Day Year ~ this should be your actual ETS date.
Best regards,
Bill G.
CEO, IntelligenceCareers.com
aka DefenseCareers.com, USADefenseIndustryJobs.com and USAJobZoo.com
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Q&A ~ How do I get into information research jobs if I lack academic or military experience?
by Bill G.
CEO, IntelligenceCareers.com
Question: What if you are a pretty well read individual but lack college / military experience and want to enter into the information gathering sector what should you do?
Answer: Without college or military service it is more than just difficult to get into the intelligence side of information gathering.
My recommendation is to seek out a local community college that offers certification in information sciences, open source intelligence (OSINT) research, and technical writing.
You should also consider joining several professional organizations that are focused on areas that you have interest in, getting to know the members, and volunteering to write articles for the organization newsletter or magazine. People need to see your research, logic and writing in action.
Be sure to set up a blog along the way so you can highlight your research and writing ability. Have a page on your blog that tells readers that you are always willing to freelance topical research and to contact you for rates. I recommend using WordPress to establish your blog ~ it is free, simple to use, and comes with many options as you need them.
You should also consider freelance writing for online news organizations such as Yahoo News, The Huffington Post, and many others.
Along the way your research, logic and writing should speak for itself and you will end up where you want to be without the need for military service or seeking a full degree.
Best regards,
Bill G.
CEO, IntelligenceCareers.com
aka DefenseCareers.com, USADefenseIndustryJobs.com and USAJobZoo.com
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Q&A ~ Am a Research Chemist. How do I get into Intelligence and/or HUMINT?
by Bill G.
CEO, IntelligenceCareers.com
Question: I am interested in transitioning from a career in research chemistry to a career within the intelligence community. I have been studying and reading as much as I can about the intel field, but I lack any direct education or experience in the field. What is the best way to enter the field? I am most interested in HUMINT. How do I cross over from science to intel?
Answer: There are several different answers to your question depending upon perspective.
HUMINT – there is no easy way for you to crossover into Human Intelligence (HUMINT) without first joining the military and receiving formal training in this field. There are jobs perhaps where you will work with HUMINT professionals, such as in counter-IED research and testing, that could lead you into a parallel path that is HUMINT-centric.
Intelligence Analyst – as for being a military intelligence analyst see my advice about HUMINT. However, there are indeed opportunities to put your chemist background to work as a Subject Matter Expert (SME).
Someone, somewhere is looking for a chemist, or perhaps some other aspect of your background to work as an intelligence analyst.
Industry and government often hires SME intelligence analysts. Important: you must bring your knowledge with you. Seldom is training or education provided up front, except for organizational indoctrination.
Make Google your friend: search for defense industry chemist chemistry and you will begin to find a new world of opportunities.
Chemistry – Once you have identified who needs chemists in the defense world then begin to build a list of organizations and companies that use chemists. Visit their websites and put your resume out there.
Since you will be crossing over to their world then become familiar enough with their world and buzzwords that your resume echoes their needs for chemists.
Your Future: Quite possibly your future lives within the realm of JIEDDO.
JIEDDO = The Joint IED Defeat Organization.
JIEDDO is focused on six areas: driving down the effectiveness of IED attacks; homemade explosives, primarily made from fertilizer; the threat to dismounted operations in Afghanistan; the transition from coalition security to the Iraqi government; working toward a whole-of-government approach to resolve the challenges associated with IEDs; and on the resurgence of improvised rocket-aided munitions in Iraq.
With easy access to commercial technologies, Internet training and the ability to either make or obtain explosive materials, IEDs continue to provide the enemy an inexpensive, stand-off, precision weapons systems with near total anonymity.
This is a low-tech weapon that is very much a weapon of the future.
Once again you should make Google a friend of yours and search on this criteria: jieddo chemist chemistry.
Summary: Intelligence professionals are focused on who, what, when, where, why and how. Within the world of JIEDDO you have a future in intelligence … and taking that first step down the path of intelligence often leads to many other areas once you get behind the green door.
Best regards,
Bill G.
CEO, IntelligenceCareers.com
aka DefenseCareers.com, USADefenseIndustryJobs.com and USAJobZoo.com
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2102.02.28 Feb 28th NAACP Regional Diversity Job Fair ~ Washington DC
If you or someone you know is looking for a job or interested in a new career, there’s still time to register for the NAACP Regional Diversity Job Fair, coming to the DC area tomorrow.
At tomorrow’s job fair, you will have the opportunity to meet face-to-face with companies that are hiring and looking for experienced candidates. Employers will be hiring for jobs in areas including sales, engineering, government, security, education, military, medical, banking, financial services and more. Come out and meet the employers:
NAACP Regional Diversity Fair
Tuesday, February 28
10:00AM – 3:00PM
Embassy Suites Crystal City
1300 Jefferson Davis Highway
Arlington, VA 22202
The NAACP Regional Diversity Job Fair is free and open to the public. So tidy up your resume, bring plenty of copies and get ready to talk to employers.
For more information, visit http://psijobfair.com/Schedule/DCFebruary282012.aspx or call (952) 595-4496, ext. 115.
Sincerely,
Dedrick Muhammad
Senior Director
NAACP Economic Programs
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