The News About Hiring
According to results from BNA Inc.’s latest quarterly employment survey, hiring in 2006 will continue to run ahead of last year?s numbers. This means the time is right to shift into high gear if you?ve needed a reason to get that new certification or those last few classes for your degree.

The Stats for Hiring
The 2006 upturn is good news for new graduates and those currently enrolled in technical training. Past new graduates have not had it so well, but this year there is hope in finding a good job with an excellent salary. A section of job surveys in BNA?s review reveal that 72 percent of employers plan to hire 2006 graduates in the spring or summer, up from 64 percent last year. And 37 percent of companies expect to recruit more entry-level candidates than in 2005.

The great news is in the graduate sectors of technical and professional industries like IT, HVAC, electrical trades, drafting and healthcare. Nearly three in 10 employers (28 percent) anticipate adding new staff in the technical and professional category during the second quarter of 2006. The 28 percent figure is up from the 22 percent recorded for the second quarter one year ago.

More good news is that hiring prospects have remained stable for office and clerical sectors. Legal, court reporting, office assisting, and especially accounting and finance will remain steady and attractive for entry-level position seekers. Fifteen percent of employers plan to add office and clerical staff in the second quarter of 2006, virtually unchanged from last quarter (14 percent) and the same period one year ago (14 percent).

How You Can Capitalize on This Hiring
In a world of uncertainty, isn?t it nice to see a positive trend in something? Now that you?ve seen it, do something about it. As you hit the job market, either as a new graduate or an experienced professional, remember that finding the right job is easier now. The responsibility is on you to pick the right opportunity for your future.

If you don?t feel you have enough experience in your chosen field to compete, career education can give you that extra edge for that upcoming job market opening. Many of the job sectors that are going to need qualified people by next year have training programs that can be finished just in time for the spring hiring season!

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