A New Career for The New Year?

Are you considering a new career for yourself in the next year? Has your current position or lack of, left you seeking a new and exciting opportunity?

That’s where we come in!

As the demand for skilled and professional staff continues to increase; now is the time to learn how and where to best market yourself and your skills! Whether you are considering a transition into a new line of work or looking to upgrade in your current area of expertise, making informed decisions can help you land the career of your dreams! With recent changes in technologies and processes, the in-demand skills and professions continue to change. Here are a few of the predicted in-demand careers that many employers will be looking to fill in the coming year:

  • Software Developers
  • CNC and Skilled Manufacturing Personnel
  • Accountants
  • Marketing Specialists
  • Computer System Analysts
  • Human Resources Professionals
  • Network and Computer Systems Administrators
  • Sales Representatives
  • Mechanical Engineers
  • Industrial Engineers
  • Customer Service Representatives
  • Administrative Assistants
  • Skilled Trades and Construction Workers
  • Professional Drivers

The talent gap is wide but the needed skills are often consistent. Forbes recently listed a list of 10 Skills That Will Get You Hired In 2013, which depicts the great consistency in required skills. Here are the skills that they highlighted:

  • Critical Thinking
  • Complex Problem Solving
  • Active Listening
  • Computers and Electronics
  • Mathematics
  • Operations and Systems Analysis
  • Monitoring
  • Programming
  • Sales and Marketing

These skills are beneficial in almost any career path. Putting a focus on growing your skills and abilities in these areas are great ways to become more marketable in 2013 than your peers.

With the large number of employers seeking talent, it is more important than ever to make sure you are marketing yourself to organizations that are best aligned with your career and personal goals. Recruiters provide candidates with great insight about an organization’s growth patterns, company culture, compensation packages, and turnover rates. Partnering with an reputable recruiter also provides you with someone who is knowledgeable about which organization’s may provide additional benefits such as ongoing education or training in your field. Having an experienced professional who can help you negotiate your wages and lead your career search can make a significant impact on your career results.

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Are you a stand out professional or skilled worker seeking contingent, temporary, or long term career opportunities?  Visit our job seekers section for more information!  Want to learn more about how you can gain access to Trillium’s national network of professionals and skilled workers? Contact us today!

Trillium, a national leader in staffing and recruitment is a valued staffing partner to over 5,000 companies nationwide. Trillium is privately owned by Oskar René Poch.

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Jenna Mathieu

Jenna Mathieu has written 261 post(s) for Trillium Staffing.

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