About - Recruiter’s View

Sooner or later, everything in real life influences the jobs markets. So, our topics here range all over the place.

In our search to discover and share what’s really going on, we are particularly trying to answer the questions:

  • Where will jobs be created (and why?)
  • Where will jobs be destroyed (and why?)

This is my commentary on what I see and what I think it means.

People sometimes ask my opinion, because they assume a Recruiter’s activity can be a useful indicator.

And in fact, it’s true that I can pick up on changes in the business environment months ahead of the published numbers.

Understanding the implications of those changes is the trick. Daily conversations with business leaders give me the equivalent of perpetual survey results. And talking to candidates is the perfect reality check.

Ultimately, then, my evaluation is largely formed as an extension of what many, many others have been kind enough to share with me.

So, when you think I’ve got it wrong, I encourage you to tell me what you see from your side of the mountain.

We’re all trying to figure this out together.

Thanks for being a part of our effort!

-TD

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Untangling Energy Policies

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The government has generated so many energy crises that they’re running into each other.  Some of the industries it wants to destroy are actually seeing a resurgence.   My friends in the Energy Industries know far better than I what’s going on.  I invite you to send me your thoughts and corrections.  (Try the “Get…

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Tinkerbell Economics

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If you believe and clap your hands, the Fed Fairies will live. During his tenure as Fed Chairman, Ben Bernanke miraculously salvaged the US financial system, and – in the process – helped lower our credit and credibility. This week, Bernanke’s carefully phrased farewell conference absolutely ignited the equities markets. Indices rocketed to new highs,…

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Trade Happens

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Can strong international corporations offset collapsing economies? Maybe. My radar is picking up increasing international activity – and lack of activity. Much of it is defensive. Retailers are postponing planned expansions in Europe. Airlines are erasing European flights from upcoming schedules. Europe, itself, is on the ropes. Major international players are withdrawing their exposure to…

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March Madness

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The whole world’s going nuts, but events are strangely conspiring to drive business to the U.S. I was still basking in the uplifting e-mails I reported in “February Readers Respond.” It was generally positive stuff, and basically consistent with numbers I was seeing. Except for the part where the whole world started going on “Tilt.”…

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