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Online Job Resources & Ex-Military Recruiters

Online Resources:
HireAHero.org: www.hireahero.org
Corporate Gray: www.corporategray.com
Hire Vets First: www.hirevetsfirst.gov
TAOnline.com: www.taonline.com
VeteranEmployment.com: www.veteranemployment.com
CareerCommandPost: www.careercommandpost.com
Jobless Warrior: www.joblesswarrior.org

Ex-Military Recruiters:
Bradley-Morris, Inc.: http://bradley-morris.com.bmi_candidates.html
Orion International: www.orioninternational.com
JobLine International: www.jobline.net/military1.htm

Great communicators don't just hear the words. They hear the meaning behind the words. Simon Sinek

Great Cost-of-Living Converter

Thanks to Don Orlando for sharing a great cost-of-living converter with us. Not only does it compare living expenses, but it also shows detailed breakouts of those expenses and provides links to things such as crime reports, local school report cards, and complete demographic data – all in one spot. It’s a powerful one-stop center: http://tinyurl.com/73yr5zd

How Employers Are Paying in 2012

Read more and see infographic at: http://mashable.com/2012/03/03/salary-guide-2012/

For those of you who have been working hard for your companies under tight financial constraints during the last few years, a silver lining might be coming your way. Thanks to rosy outlooks of employers in companies of all sizes across the country, it looks as though 2012 is going to be the year of the raise.

According to the infographic below, which was researched and compiled by PayScale.com, more than 93% of employers surveyed plan to give compensation adjustments to their workforces. That’s significantly more than the percentage of employers who actually gave their employees salary adjustments in 2011 (60%) and 2010 (about 30%). The good news isn’t just for the already-employed, either: A large percentage of companies in the business support services, information/telecommunications and retail sectors expect financial growth in 2012 — a sure sign of new jobs to come.

Check out the infographic, which also maps out employer performance in 2011 in areas such as recruiting, social media and overall growth. Do you think 2012 will be a boom year for employees? Let us know in the comments below.

15 Jobs That Have Increased Salary During the Recession

Thanks to Sharon Jones of the University of North Carolina for sharing the following information from an article by Erin Joyce in Investopedia – February 17, 2012. According to PayScale.com, the following 15 jobs have seen a spike in average salary since 2006. It's not surprising that most are in health care, technology, and engineering, three of the top fields that we should still be encouraging our clients to explore - per data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov).

These are the 15 jobs, from the greatest salary increase (8.9%) to the lowest (6.3%): Physician Assistant, Physical Therapist, Registered Nurse, Marriage & Family Therapist, Medical Case Manager, Mental Health Counselor, Clinical Research Associate, Environmental Project Manager, Biotechnology Research Associate, Biomedical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Architectural Project Manager, Software Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Web Developer.

Job increases on the upswing

243,000 Jobs Added in January 2012!

According to the Wall Street Journal, the US added 243,000 jobs in January 2012. And, as we all know, the nationwide unemployment rate dropped to 8.3%, better than analysts had forecast. The news is good, of course, but could be so much better. Let's all hope that we're finally moving in the right – and sustainable – direction!

Recruiter Confidence Edging Up

ExecuNet's January recruiter survey continues to show recruiter confidence edging up. Projections for the next six months show 1 in 5 companies adding executive-level positions and almost 6 in 10 companies selectively 'trading up' their management bench strength by recruiting replacements for existing roles. This recruiting activity underscores the existence of a hidden executive job market at this point in the economic upswing.

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10 Executives Give Their Predictions for 2012

Thanks to SmartBrief On Your Career for sharing the following in their newsletter. As reported on FastCompany.com, the next year will be tough but will bring opportunities for smart companies in emerging fields, say top executives from a range of industries. Manufacturers of solar-energy products will have to adapt to increased demand but fewer government incentives, and tech-dependent companies will all jockey for the attention of consumers.

To read the full article, visit: http://www.fastcompany.com/1802809/what-will-your-business-look-like-in-2012?partner=rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+fastcompany%2Fheadlines+%28Fast+Company+Headlines%29

Monthly Live LinkedIn Profile Seminar

Let's talk live !! On the third Tuesday of every month from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST, I host a LinkedIn seminar that can help you optimize your profile and attract potential employers and new contacts. Follow through by going to my website at www.leadingedgeresumes.com and scrolling down. Hope you can join us. Limited to 20 participants each month; cost is $35.00 and payable through PayPal.