The Truth About Hiring - Industries Still Doing Well

Welcome Back!

As most of you may know by now the "Truth about Hiring" right now is that quite a few companies are not hiring right now. Whether the company financials last year were positive or negative, the sense of economic terror is still in the air. I wanted to share with you some truths about industries that are not only hiring but doing well.


Despite our country's current economy there are still some companies and organizations that had a great Q4 and are hiring in Q1.

When crisis comes what do people do? 1) the worry, 2) the start to panic, 3) then they get desperate and 4) make life changing decisions. Well there are tons of folks out there that know this and are counting on it.

Industries that are doing well are:

Food Industry
Studies have shown that during hard times, people tend to worry about how their families are going to eat, so they by their food in bulk.

Retail - Fashion
You know the old saying, "presentation is everything". When you are feeling down or bad about oneself you fix yourself up and you'll feel better. Cosmetics, beauty salons, local beauty supply stores, barber shops are making a killing.

Retail - Gaming and Movies
Parents are trying to find inexpensive ways to stay at home, save money and keep their kids entertain. In addition to the new family Wii craze, Redbox is doing well with their $1 DVD rentals

Higher Education - Universities and Accelerated trade schools
Many people that are being laid off have been in their jobs or profession for years, I've hear the statement, "This is all I know how to do" more than once. For those who didn't graduate college, their going back, or for those who don't have certifications they are going after these things to help them become more marketable. Look to the local university, community college or trade school in your area.

Healthcare - Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, Research
Even though technology industries are treading water as the economy debris clears, if you have a technical position do some research on the leading industries. Companies like Pfizer, Glaxo they are still hiring.


For open job postings I'm working on look at: http://esrllc.blogspot.com

These are just a few industries that are hiring! For more information on Industries doing well look at the related articles below:

Related articles:
http://www.kfoxtv.com/news/18403194/detail.html
http://www.entrepr3neur.com/20081231/tips/industries-that-are-doing-well-in-the-recession/
http://online.barrons.com/article/SB122696797820335521.html

Things Are Looking Up!

Hello everyone! Now that the election is over, for the most part companies are holding their purse strings in one hand and planning their hiring strategies in the next.

I've spoken to at least a dozen hiring managers already and the consensus is the next 30-60 days things are looking up for hiring.

If you are currently unemployed, waiting for the hatchet to fall, don't be dismayed, keep a positive attitude things are looking up!

You've got to take the bull by the horns now and prepare for battle. All of the things you are made of are now in full play! If you are a PMP whose pretty handy with a paintbrush now is the time to use all of your knowledge, skills and ability to weather the storm.

Key factors that can help us all get through these times will be:
1. Network
2. Use all your skills
3. Be consistent and deliver
4. Always look for an opportunity
5. Keep a positive attitude....because.....

Things Are Looking Up!