The more I speak with technology executives, the more comfortable I am with my call last month that 2004 hiring will be much stronger than 2003. Although my firm adapted to the recession by developing a national practice, we are seeing consulting demand in the New York area increase very sharply since August.
Although the requirements are fairly stringent and the rates will not allow anyone to buy a summer home in the Hamptons, a year ago there was no consulting market and now it is back.
The question that I have is whether the market for technology leadership and executives will return next year. I'm not hearing about demand yet at those levels. generally the requirements I'm hearing projected are for staff.
What does this mean for you?
It's time to lean very very hard on all your contacts for introductions. This is the time of year when budgets are being reviewed and approved and if a job description can be tailored to you, this is when showung your face can make a difference.
Network. If you're not networking you're missing more than 70% of the action. Come to networking groups and get involved. Share and share with others (BRAZEN COMMERCIAL COMING UP: Come to the Your next Job networking group meeting on November 5 (www.newyorkmetrotechnologyjobs.com/yournextjob.htm)
Get your resume reviewed by a pro (Suggestion: Go to www.radicalresumes.com and mention that I referred you. He asks for information, does the work and then asks that you pay what you think it is worth).
The year is almost over. If you're not getting much action, next year may be too late.
Jeff Altman
Although the requirements are fairly stringent and the rates will not allow anyone to buy a summer home in the Hamptons, a year ago there was no consulting market and now it is back.
The question that I have is whether the market for technology leadership and executives will return next year. I'm not hearing about demand yet at those levels. generally the requirements I'm hearing projected are for staff.
What does this mean for you?
It's time to lean very very hard on all your contacts for introductions. This is the time of year when budgets are being reviewed and approved and if a job description can be tailored to you, this is when showung your face can make a difference.
Network. If you're not networking you're missing more than 70% of the action. Come to networking groups and get involved. Share and share with others (BRAZEN COMMERCIAL COMING UP: Come to the Your next Job networking group meeting on November 5 (www.newyorkmetrotechnologyjobs.com/yournextjob.htm)
Get your resume reviewed by a pro (Suggestion: Go to www.radicalresumes.com and mention that I referred you. He asks for information, does the work and then asks that you pay what you think it is worth).
The year is almost over. If you're not getting much action, next year may be too late.
Jeff Altman
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