plus 1, Higher Education Job Openings and Employment Surge in 2010 - Yahoo Finance

Higher Education Job Openings and Employment Surge in 2010 - Yahoo Finance

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Press Release Source: HigherEdJobs On Wednesday February 16, 2011, 8:33 am EST

STATE COLLEGE, Pa., Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Advertisements for job openings in higher education surged 44.4 percent in 2010 compared to a decline of 27.2 percent in 2009, according to a new report from HigherEdJobs, the leading source for jobs and career information in academia. (http://www.higheredjobs.com/link.cfm?q=4&y=2010&id=3)

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The growth in higher education job postings appears to be consistent with increases in the number of jobs for the sector. Higher education employment growth continued to follow historical trends during the fourth quarter of 2010, virtually unaffected by the national economic recovery or the recession that preceded it. Higher education employment grew 3.2 percent during Q4 and was up 3.1 percent for the year, both record highs since at least 2005.

The report also found that colleges and universities continued to focus on recruiting administrators and executives over faculty, a trend that began with the declared end of the recession. In absolute numbers, however, recruitment for all position types, including faculty, is up. Also, reliance on part-time positions -- as manifested by increases in part-time job postings during the recession -- has moderated as the economy begins to recover.

In addition, hiring and employment at community colleges continued to be strong in Q4 2010 and throughout 2010, although with changes in Congress, the recent focus on community colleges may fade.

From a geographic perspective, higher education job postings increased in all regions of the country, with the greatest growth observed in the Mountain and New England regions, and the weakest in the West South Central area.

The report examines job posting data from colleges and universities that have been continuously subscribed to the company's unlimited posting plan for four years or longer, a cohort of over 700 schools, as well as data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

HigherEdJobs is the leading source for jobs and career information in academia. During 2010, more than 4,250 colleges and universities posted over 79,000 faculty, administrative and executive job postings to the company's website. HigherEdJobs receives 900,000 unique visitors a month. HigherEdJobs is published by Internet Employment Linkage, Inc. and is headquartered in State College, PA.

To view the complete report, go to: http://www.higheredjobs.com/link.cfm?q=4&y=2010&id=3

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Don’t Give In to Job Desperation - Wall Street Journal

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By Heather R. Huhman

If you are one of the lucky ones in the class of 2011 with a job lined up for after graduation, you are probably coasting through the year trying to avoid being swept up by "senioritis." However, if your post-graduation plans are still unknown with three months until graduation, you may be ready to pull your hair out.

Your parents are telling you to find a job. According to them you've spent the last four (or more) years of your life preparing for this. You place pressure on yourself and are feeling pressure from society. In your mind, moving back home after graduation is a sign of failure.

Class of 2011, it's time to take a deep breath and use that pressure positively. Your job search is not a sprint, it's a marathon. Prepare yourself for the road ahead.

Recently, it seems as if all of your friends' Facebook statuses read something along the lines of "I got a job!" or "interview tomorrow." Pressure and competition among fellow students is heightening. Don't let your friends' success or failures with the job search affect you. Everyone's job search is different. Learn from your peers; talk with them about what has worked and what hasn't.

One mistake many college seniors make is only applying to one or two "dream" places. It is important to keep your options open and explore different organizations and locations.

Beyond social pressures, you may feel the burden of your parents' expectations. Your parents may have graduated from college and found a job immediately. Many in their generation have been at the same company ever since. Therefore, they expect the same to happen to you but that's a rarity in today's workforce.

Times have changed and your parents need to realize that. A college degree is no longer a ticket into an ideal entry-level job; the competition is fierce. Not every college student lands a "big time" job before—or even immediately after—graduation.

Our world moves at such rapid speeds due to new technology, and many people feel the job search should move at the same speed. This is not the case at all. The job search takes time, and is dependent on people who often don't match the speed of today's technology. You'll often wait days, or even weeks, to hear anything about an application—if you hear back at all. Patience and persistence will be critical.

So don't let job desperation get the best of you. There are ways to overcome this pressure and find that dream job, but it likely won't happen as soon as you'd hoped. The National Association of Colleges and Employers 2010 Student Survey shows that only about one-quarter of 2010 graduates who applied for a job actually had one waiting for them after graduation—so you are not alone.

Moving back home is not the end of the world. It can provide a lot of benefits for the job search. The right job might take three to six months to dig up. Moving back home during this time can provide a vital adjustment period between college and entering the "real world." Furthermore, it allows you to save money and search for the job you really want instead of just settling for the first offer you receive.

If you do receive an offer, allow yourself time to think about it. Pressures from the outside may influence your decision—but remember it is YOUR decision. Just because the salary and location are satisfactory doesn't mean you have to accept the job. It should also be a good fit in terms of culture mission, and values. If you jump into a job that's not right for you, you may find yourself in the same position and looking for a new job shortly thereafter.

Calling home, only to face the question "How's the job search coming?" can be daunting. However, if you keep your parents updated about the work you've been putting into the job search, they'll notice your effort and appreciate it. Encourage them to help you in the job search; have them introduce you to friends and colleagues who could serve as networking connections.

It is important to stay motivated and resilient in your job search. If you go into an interview feeling depressed or sounding desperate, a hiring manager will surely notice, and you probably won't be offered the position. If you believe in yourself, others will too.

—Heather R. Huhman is founder and president of Come Recommended, a career and workplace education and consulting firm specializing in young professionals.