Archive for May, 2006

IT Employment Candidates Finding CIOs to be Sticklers

By: Matt, May 31st, 2006

A spate of recent surveys has shown a developing relationship between CIOs and the skilled IT employees they hire. One survey showed that CIOs are placing much more emphasis on business fundamentals, with 41% noting that the importance they place on business basics, such as accounting and business operations, has increased in the past five […]

Americans Worrying About the Economy – Consumer Confidence Slips

By: Matt, May 30th, 2006

Consumer confidence dipped in May, down from 109.8 in April 2006 to 103.2 during the month. Despite the negative news, May’s figure was still higher than analysts’ expectations. May’s Consumer Confidence figure is only the second decrease during a seven month rebound that has been ongoing since the aftermath of the 2005 hurricane season that […]

Jobs Abound - It’s a Great Time to Be a Graduating Senior

By: Matt, May 26th, 2006

For those graduating from college this spring and full of angst regarding the next big life step, fear not. The job market for new college grads is looking good this year, and those making the transition from academia should be prepared to take advantage. Surveys conducted by a professional staffing firm show that companies are […]

Training Programs Lacking According to Employees

By: Matt, May 25th, 2006

Though the nation’s employers have increased their efforts to ramp up training and development programs, employees are largely unimpressed with the end results. According to a recent study, 96% of human resources executives from U.S. companies noted that their training and development programs have grown.
A separate survey, however, found that only 46% of adult workers […]

Employees Generally Happy with Pay

By: Matt, May 24th, 2006

A recent survey indicates that nearly 75% of employees in the U.S. are happy with their compensation, though 20% note that they would like to change the combination of pay and benefits that they receive from their employers. The survey also showed the following:
Given the choice of what are referred to as “unconventional” benefits, 33% […]

April Employment Outlook Little Changed

By: Matt, May 23rd, 2006

April’s unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.7% and the month generally saw slight increases in several industries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 138,000 to a seasonally adjusted number of 135.1 million.
Gains occurred in the financial services industry, which added 26,000 jobs during the month of April, […]

New Orleans a Tough Sell for Staffing and Employment Recruiters

By: Matt, May 18th, 2006

According to employment recruiters in New Orleans, drawing qualified employment candidates to the city was a difficult proposition before Hurricane Katrina. After the city was nearly decimated by that historic storm and is still in the midst of rebuilding both its buildings and its reputation, bringing in new employees is nearly impossible. On the list […]

Design Project Manager, Seattle, Washington

By: Matt, May 17th, 2006

Placement Type: Direct PlacementPay Rate/Salary: Variable by experienceNumber of Openings: 1
Description:
Job Requirements are as follows:
The Project Manager is responsible for planning, interpreting and managing projects through all phases of development including Pre-Design, Schematic Design, Design Development, Construction Documents and Construction Administration. They work directly with Principal and serve as second in command on the project. […]

Senior Interior Designer, Seattle, Washington

By: Matt, May 17th, 2006

Placement Type: Direct PlacementPay Rate/Salary: Variable by experienceNumber of Openings: 1
Description:
Job Requirements are as follows:Pull concepts with Project Manager and Principle for interior architecture, FF&E and materials
Able to develop a set of documents from concept to completion including layouts and interior architecture
Know what is “Hot” internationally and constantly follows the trades looking for emerging trends […]

Customer Service Representative, Wilmington, Delaware

By: Matt, May 17th, 2006

Placement Type: Direct PlacementPay Rate/Salary: VariableNumber of Openings: 1
Description: Successful candidate will have experience in the insurance industry and have applied systems knowledge.
To Apply - Submit Resume to IntegriSource.