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IT Hiring Shows Gains, But Jobs May Be Shifting
Computerworld, January 11
Computerworld, January 11
In December, the U.S. economy added 103,000 jobs overall, as the national unemployment rate declined from 9.8% to 9.4%. The broader improvement in the national economy filtered into the tech sector, where hiring and wages also improved at year-end, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. Labor data from different IT industry groups, such as TechServe Alliance, point to an improving outlook for the tech sector in 2011, both in terms of job opportunities and compensation.
TechServe Alliance, an IT services industry group that analyzes the U.S. Labor Department unemployment data, said that tech employment added 3,500 workers, bringing the overall IT workforce to 3.9 million. At its peak more than two years ago, tech employment was at 4 million, representing a year-to-year gain of 2.61%. In its analysis, Foote Associates, a workforce analyst firm, counted a net gain of 9,600 in IT-related jobs, mostly in the categories of management and technical consulting services and computer system design and related services. Through October, 26,000 jobs were created. View Full Article
TechServe Alliance, an IT services industry group that analyzes the U.S. Labor Department unemployment data, said that tech employment added 3,500 workers, bringing the overall IT workforce to 3.9 million. At its peak more than two years ago, tech employment was at 4 million, representing a year-to-year gain of 2.61%. In its analysis, Foote Associates, a workforce analyst firm, counted a net gain of 9,600 in IT-related jobs, mostly in the categories of management and technical consulting services and computer system design and related services. Through October, 26,000 jobs were created. View Full Article
Ten Tried and True Ways to Land That Job
AOL Jobs, January 25
AOL Jobs, January 25
The Five O'Clock Club, a national outplacement and career coaching organization that helps members find a new job within an average 10 to 12 weeks, has developed a list of the Top 10 ways to land a new job. As the list makes clear, online searches and job posts are a very small part of the equation. There are so many directions to go in when you start a job search that it often overwhelms people into inaction. By providing a list of steps to take, all of which are grounded in a proven, research-based methodology, it is possible to develop greater structure around the job search process.
Most importantly, take the time to do the necessary planning before embarking on a job search. Think about what kind of job you want, where you want to work, and where you see yourself in five to ten years. You have to set targets for what you want to do and where you want to work. Also, narrow down the industries you want to work in, the positions you want to hold, the geographic areas you're willing to move to and so forth. These targets will help to drive your search. While the current trend is to do everything online, with webinars and other online opportunities, the fact remains that one-on-one or small group coaching can help keep you positive and on track. It may also help to create a 3x5 index card that holds the personalized keys to your job hunting success. It helps you narrow down and stay focused on your most important "talking points." View Full Article
Most importantly, take the time to do the necessary planning before embarking on a job search. Think about what kind of job you want, where you want to work, and where you see yourself in five to ten years. You have to set targets for what you want to do and where you want to work. Also, narrow down the industries you want to work in, the positions you want to hold, the geographic areas you're willing to move to and so forth. These targets will help to drive your search. While the current trend is to do everything online, with webinars and other online opportunities, the fact remains that one-on-one or small group coaching can help keep you positive and on track. It may also help to create a 3x5 index card that holds the personalized keys to your job hunting success. It helps you narrow down and stay focused on your most important "talking points." View Full Article
Jobs 2.0: Data-Centric Jobs for Generation Y
Web Worker Daily, January 17
Web Worker Daily, January 17
Generation Y will be the first generation entering the workforce that has the skills to apply measurement and analysis to all facets of their IT responsibilities. Skilled at using apps on their smart phones, using metrics and analytics to raise their Klout scores and developing new ways to boost their follow counts on Twitter, they are no strangers to how data can be used to tell better marketing stories, contribute to business results and drive projects forward. That, in turn, is opening up a new set of job opportunities that can fully leverage these data analysis skills. These jobs span a broad range of functional areas, ranging from Marketing to Engineering. The article takes a closer look at some of the job titles with appeal to members of data-centric Generation Y, including Content Monetization Manager, Game Mechanics Designer and Metrics Manager.
Content Monetization Managers must consider all possible ways to monetize content, such as affiliate links, daily deals, in-text ads, sponsorships, promoted on-site Twitter feeds and inventory optimization. How to best utilize these monetization strategies for your users, your content, your site design and your bottom line is a tricky thing, and often depends on understanding usage analytics and A/B test strategies. The new Webmaster 2.0 role, much like the content monetization manager, will be responsible for fine-tuning every detail of the corporate website. The end goal is to produce the desired result, such as sales or leads, at a time when websites are becoming much more dynamic and content-heavy. Tools of the trade include Google Analytics, with a healthy amount of keyword and inbound linking SEO. Another role is the Amplification Manager, who finds ways to make social media and sharing a powerful tool for promotion. While the first five years of social media were about "engagement," the next five will be about "amplifying."
Game Mechanics Designers are responsible for introducing game mechanics into every application. Game mechanics will become a full-fledged job, as companies look for ways to introduce elements like "badging" into the everyday employee experience. Much like the game mechanics designer creates the incentive and engagement structure in your application, the employee mechanics designer will design the internal game that is your business, which will include an ever-evolving set of rules that must be aligned with the current goals of the company. The metric manager's job is to extract data from every nook and cranny of the company. Once the stream of data is flowing, it's then time to put it in a data warehouse and do interesting things with it. In the next 10 years, every company will leverage the crowd in some shape or form. How you interface with the crowd, how you incentivize them (payment, praise, virtual currency, rewards), and, more importantly, how you teach your own company to work with them correctly is key. View Full Article
Content Monetization Managers must consider all possible ways to monetize content, such as affiliate links, daily deals, in-text ads, sponsorships, promoted on-site Twitter feeds and inventory optimization. How to best utilize these monetization strategies for your users, your content, your site design and your bottom line is a tricky thing, and often depends on understanding usage analytics and A/B test strategies. The new Webmaster 2.0 role, much like the content monetization manager, will be responsible for fine-tuning every detail of the corporate website. The end goal is to produce the desired result, such as sales or leads, at a time when websites are becoming much more dynamic and content-heavy. Tools of the trade include Google Analytics, with a healthy amount of keyword and inbound linking SEO. Another role is the Amplification Manager, who finds ways to make social media and sharing a powerful tool for promotion. While the first five years of social media were about "engagement," the next five will be about "amplifying."
Game Mechanics Designers are responsible for introducing game mechanics into every application. Game mechanics will become a full-fledged job, as companies look for ways to introduce elements like "badging" into the everyday employee experience. Much like the game mechanics designer creates the incentive and engagement structure in your application, the employee mechanics designer will design the internal game that is your business, which will include an ever-evolving set of rules that must be aligned with the current goals of the company. The metric manager's job is to extract data from every nook and cranny of the company. Once the stream of data is flowing, it's then time to put it in a data warehouse and do interesting things with it. In the next 10 years, every company will leverage the crowd in some shape or form. How you interface with the crowd, how you incentivize them (payment, praise, virtual currency, rewards), and, more importantly, how you teach your own company to work with them correctly is key. View Full Article
Rise in Social Media Jobs Means Opportunity
US News and World Report, December 28
US News and World Report, December 28
Heading into 2011, one of the brightest trends in the technology jobs market is the sharp increase in the number of social media jobs. According to Indeed.com, three times as many jobs with "social media" in the title were indexed in November, compared to the year-earlier period. Moreover, jobs with "social media" in the description have also tripled over the last year, reaching more than 14,000 in November compared with about 4,300 during the same month in 2009. Within social media, titles and responsibilities run the gamut, from community managers to digital strategists who help with the company's overall social media campaign to developers, the people who build the campaigns, Facebook applications, and mobile apps.
Even job seekers who aren't looking for social media positions sometimes end up in those jobs because there are more openings than in other industries. The pay for social media positions varies widely. Recent college graduates tend to make between $30,000 and $40,000 annually, while those with a few years of experience can earn between $50,000 and $75,000, depending on their location and employer. Since social media is a young industry, there aren't many professionals with years of experience, giving new opportunities to young grads. In addition to technical skills, companies want a smart communicator - a professional they can trust to be the voice of their brand. Marketing experience is also a plus, and in some cases, a must. Already social media has changed the face of public relations, with communications and marketing specialists increasingly using online tools to spread the word about their clients' services.
There are several ways to get ahead of fellow job seekers when it comes to landing these positions. Build a quality following on popular social networking sites. Not only does it demonstrate your ability to use the tools, a company may also see your following as a base for their own network. Include social media skills on your resume. Don't make the mistake of thinking everyone knows how to use Twitter strategically or create a video that goes viral on YouTube. Showcase your skills beyond building an online following. Creativity plays a big role in social media, so look for outside-the-box ways to prove your value. Take on social media responsibilities at your current job or volunteer to gain experience, even if it's not part of your job description. View Full Article
Even job seekers who aren't looking for social media positions sometimes end up in those jobs because there are more openings than in other industries. The pay for social media positions varies widely. Recent college graduates tend to make between $30,000 and $40,000 annually, while those with a few years of experience can earn between $50,000 and $75,000, depending on their location and employer. Since social media is a young industry, there aren't many professionals with years of experience, giving new opportunities to young grads. In addition to technical skills, companies want a smart communicator - a professional they can trust to be the voice of their brand. Marketing experience is also a plus, and in some cases, a must. Already social media has changed the face of public relations, with communications and marketing specialists increasingly using online tools to spread the word about their clients' services.
There are several ways to get ahead of fellow job seekers when it comes to landing these positions. Build a quality following on popular social networking sites. Not only does it demonstrate your ability to use the tools, a company may also see your following as a base for their own network. Include social media skills on your resume. Don't make the mistake of thinking everyone knows how to use Twitter strategically or create a video that goes viral on YouTube. Showcase your skills beyond building an online following. Creativity plays a big role in social media, so look for outside-the-box ways to prove your value. Take on social media responsibilities at your current job or volunteer to gain experience, even if it's not part of your job description. View Full Article
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