At least 57 percent of executive recruiters have experienced a significant increase in hiring in the past 12 months, according to the results of a recent survey released by NETSHARE (www.netshare.com), a confidential subscription-based career site for executives earning $100,000 or more.
NETSHARE recently polled its subscribers, who are senior managers in all market areas, including financial services, retail, life sciences, health care, technology, manufacturing, and non-profit, and determined that across the board, executives are on the move. The NETSHARE survey findings among the respondents showed:
The U.S. government predicts a rise in new jobs for 2006 and forecasts 2.2 million new jobs will be generated this year, boosting annual average employment to 135.8 million.
This may be a factor in the increased confidence in the economy, and may help explain the high number of executives being sought by various industries. As jobs become more plentiful, executives may be more willing to pursue new job opportunities by leveraging their networking skills.
"Moving to a new company is an excellent way for executives to move up the ladder," said Kathy Simmons, president and CEO of NETSHARE. "Our members have told us that it is easier to get an entrée into a company by receiving an introduction from an existing executive then being just an outside candidate."
"The average job-seeker will change companies numerous times over his/her lifetime," Simmons added. "For an executive who is actively pursuing a career, it is important to maintain a diverse network of professional contacts. That´s why we created NETSHARE, to help executive job seekers connect with other professionals who can help them make a transition, whether it´s with a strategic introduction or helping career-changers assess their marketable skills."