College Class of 2012 Outpaces 2011 Peers in Jobs, Job Offers

BETHLEHEM, PA—Early data suggest the college Class of 2012 may fare better in the job market than their peers who graduated a year ago, according to a new study conducted by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE).

More than one-quarter (25.5 percent) of the Class of 2012 that applied for a job already has one in hand, according to results of NACE’s 2012 Student Survey. That’s up slightly from last year at this time, when 24 percent of 2011 graduates who had applied for a job reported having accepted one.

“The study also shows that this year’s class did better in terms of job offers,” says Marilyn Mackes, NACE executive director.

1.6 Million U.S. Jobs Gained in 2011; Ultimatejobboard.com Leading the Way, While Social Media Accounts for Only 1% of Placements

NEW YORK, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Labor Department reports 1.6 million jobs gained in 2011, 200,000 of them just last month. And the unemployment rate continues to plummet, currently at 8.5 percent, a level last seen in February 2009.
While the recent adoption of all things social media is widely apparent across many business sectors, including the corporate recruitment space, surprisingly, only 1 percent of employers sited social media as the source of new hires; while an overwhelming 19 percent are placed from an online job board, matched only by internal transfers; even referrals came in lower at 16 percent according to HR consultants Bersin & Associates.

Workers Are in a Bad Mood, Says Survey

PHILADELPHIA, January 31, 2012 – Most employees say their job is unrewarding and saps their energy, according to a new survey by Right Management, the talent and career management experts within ManpowerGroup. Only one-in-five consider their job rewarding and gratifying…and the rest say they just want to enjoy their lives and that is why they work.

The survey was conducted in December and January and 438 North American workers responded to the question:

Which of the following best describes your present work situation?

Why Substantive Job Growth Remains Elusive

GREAT BARRINGTON, MA – The U.S. economy is now producing about the same amount of goods and services as in 2007, the year before the recession hit. Unfortunately, it is doing so with 6.3 million fewer workers.

The American Institute for Economic Research (AIER), a nonprofit economic research organization, recently compared production and employment across various industries in 2007 and 2010 (the latest data available). Their findings are charted and explained below.

AIER FINDINGS:

While production totals are similar in 2010 as in 2007, the mix of goods and services is different. Underlying the country’s current economic expansion is a radically reallocated market.

The industries that are growing are not the ones that lost the most jobs during the recession.

Dwindling employment in nearly every industry signals that the economy has become more efficient in using labor. Nearly all industries need fewer workers to produce the same amount of goods and services.

SkillSniper.com Launches Next Generation Job Posting Technology for Employers: $50 Job Postings Until 2/29/12

Olathe, KS (PRWEB) January 23, 2012 — The new job posting technology does something that traditional job postings can’t do. It extends past the resume level and focuses on the actual job skill and experience level. Employers set their minimum job skill requirements, including years of experience, and all candidates are ranked from most qualified to least qualified. This takes the guesswork out of the results and allows employers to immediately zero in on the top qualified candidates.

We Can’t Wait: The White House Announces Federal and Private Sector Commitments to Provide Employment Opportunities for Nearly 180,000 Youth

Today, the White House announced Summer Jobs+, a new call to action for businesses, non-profits, and government to work together to provide pathways to employment for low-income and disconnected youth in the summer of 2012. The President proposed $1.5 billion for high-impact summer jobs and year-round employment for low-income youth ages 16-24 in the American Jobs Act as part of the Pathways Back to Work fund. When Congress failed to act, the Federal government and private sector came together to commit to creating nearly 180,000 employment opportunities for low-income youth in the summer of 2012, with a goal of reaching 250,000 employment opportunities by the start of summer, at least 100,000 of which will be placements in paid jobs and internships. Today’s announcement is the latest in a series of executive actions the Obama Administration is taking to strengthen the economy and move the country forward because we can’t wait for Congress to act.

SuccessFactors (SFSF) to Acquire Jobs2web – A Multi-Channel Interactive Recruiting Marketing SaaS Company

SAN MATEO, Calif., Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — SuccessFactors, Inc. SFSF -0.08% , the global leader in business execution cloud-based software, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire Jobs2web, the leading recruiting marketing platform, delivering the first-ever Recruiting Execution Platform.

Jobs2web is renowned in the recruiting industry for its unique ability to “turbocharge” any Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and attract the very best candidates through social networks. By creating superb recruiting experiences for hiring managers as well as candidates, companies can save time and money, foster engaged communities, and enhance their brand reputation.

Bonuses on the Rise – Job Cuts on the Decline

According to a new Robert Half survey, the bonus checks may be a little bigger this year. The survey finds a majority of executives expects to award the same or higher bonuses at year-end. Among companies that awarded bonuses to executives last year, 30% say they plan to give higher bonuses in 2011; only 14% expect to dole out smaller bonuses in comparison to 2010, and 53% report no change. One of the departments most likely to receive higher bonuses is human resources.

Majority of American Workers Wouldn’t Change a Thing About Their Boss, According to Adecco Survey

MELVILLE, N.Y., Oct. 10, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — As the jobless rate continues to hover around 9 percent and the economy struggles to improve, American workers indicate their relationship with their boss is strong and positive. Seventy-eight percent of employed Americans feel their boss would “go to bat” for them if their job were on the line. Further, if given the chance to change something about their boss, a majority (59 percent) thinks their boss is great and wouldn’t change a thing, according to a recent survey from Adecco Staffing U.S., part of the world’s largest recruitment and workforce solutions provider.

Austin Powers Shows Convenience Stores How to Hire Superstars

There’s more than one great reason to stop by JobApp Network’s booth #7307 “Hire Convenience Store Super Stars” at the NACS 2011 (National Association of Convenience Stores) Expo Oct. 1-4 at Chicago’s McCormick Place.