poll | Journey - Part 16

Poll Summary Results: Job Market Predictions for 2014

By leidson on Monday, January 13, 2014

In a recent poll, we asked what your job market predictions for 2014 were. The results show a majority of people aren’t very optimistic about the job market in 2014, but others are remaining hopeful that things will look up. Compared to the job market predictions of voters in 2013, there has been a slight positive change.

More than 36% of voters believe things will get worse before they get better, followed by 24% of people who are willing to take a risk and say they’re contemplating testing the waters to see what else is out there in the job market which is up 6% from 2013.

Coming in third, with 19% of the votes, are those believing they’ll see a promotion in their near future.
Another 13% of people moved from “staying put” to “testing job market water” in 2014 which is down 7% from last year. And 8% of the votes were for “other.”

The Up and Up
Regardless if you are optimistic and willing to take risks or if you’re not so hopeful about the job market in 2014, make each day count. You may not be able to predict your future, but you can work hard each day and help shape it.
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By leidson on Monday, December 2, 2013

Although business and consumer confidence took a hit this past year with the partial government shutdown, the news for 2014 is not all doom and gloom.

A study on the job market by Forbes anticipates moderate growth for 2014. Job opportunities are expected to start perking up towards the middle of next year.

With 2013 coming to a close, we want to know your thoughts and what you expect in the 2014 job market. If you have your own prediction, share it in the comments section below.

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Poll: How do you Display Charitable Citizenship?

By leidson on Monday, November 4, 2013

Giving back to the community is a great way to actively support charitable citizenship. Whether you’re giving coats to a local rescue mission for children that are in need during the winter or raising money for the Salvation Army Angel Tree, giving back is one of the greatest feelings.
How do you support your community through charitable citizenship?

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Poll: How do you Plan to Handle Holiday Expenses?

By leidson on Monday, September 30, 2013

If you haven’t started planning for your holiday spending, it’s not too late. With the holiday season quickly approaching it’s important to know the best ways to save money and, if possible, earn some extra income.
Last holiday season families across the country spent $854 on average, up from $646 in 2011 according to the annual survey on holiday spending from the American Research Group, Inc. Vote in our poll to tell us how you plan to handle your holiday expenses.

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Poll: How Do You Think Millennial employees Want to be Managed?

By Rachel Rudisill on Friday, August 30, 2013

A Google search on “Millennials in the workplace” returns more than 2.4 million results, reinforcing the impact this generation is having in the business world. Millennials have proven their ability to contribute in the workplace and mingle with the other generations, but it’s still a hot topic of conversation.

Born between 1980 and the late-1990s, the 80 million members of the Millennial generation are a force to be reckoned with, outnumbering even the Baby Boomers. But when it comes to their desired management style, we want to hear what you think. Vote in our poll to tell us how you think Millennials want to be managed.

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Lack of Job Offers is Biggest Frustration to Job Seekers

By Rachel Rudisill on Monday, August 5, 2013

This summer, Express Employment Professionals asked job seekers what the biggest frustration is in the job search via a poll on our Movin’ On Up blog, which received over 1,000 responses.

While not receiving job offers is notably the largest frustration, lack of feedback during the application process and struggling with online applications systems were the largest majority of responses within the “Other” category. 15% of respondents found the pay inadequate or unexpected and another 10% cited that the positions available weren’t jobs they wanted.

This survey corresponds with a deeper look at the employment situation by Express in a series of reports titled, America Employed.

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What is your biggest frustration as a job seeker?

By Rachel Rudisill on Monday, July 1, 2013

From pay to location to skill set, finding a job involves many factors. As a job seeker, what has been your biggest obstacle in finding the right match?

Poll closed July 18, 2013.

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