Strategic Job Changes
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Yasmeen Anderson
Marketing, FPC
800.886.7839
84% OF EMPLOYEES REPORT THEIR JOB CHANGES ARE MOSTLY STRATEGIC
FPC Workplace Web Poll Data Also Indicate 15% of Candidates Polled Wished They were Able to Make More Strategic Job Decisions, While 1% Are Happy Going Where the Wind Blows Them
NEW YORK, January 30, 2006—Recruiting professionals at FPC, a national executive search firm with more than 70 offices, ask job candidates visiting the site their opinions about workplace issues.
This latest data from the FPC Workplace Web Poll indicate that a significant percentage of the nations’ employees feel their job changes are strategically made.
Of 522 respondents* to the question “Do you feel in control of your career moves?”
• 40% said “Yes, each job change has been strategically made”
• 4% said “Yes, but only because I’m working with a career counselor/recruiter”
• 40% said “Some moves were strategic, others weren’t”
• 1% said “No, I like to go where the wind blows me”
• 15% said “No, but I wish I were in control”
* +/- 4% margin of error
“It’s important for people to have some idea of where they would like their career to go. It’s a good exercise to write out how you expect your career to progress and take a look at it periodically to see if you are on track. If you are not where you need to be, you can discuss greater responsibilities with your current firm or investigate options elsewhere. It will help you take charge of your career.” said FPC President Ron Herzog.
The FPC Web site, www.fpcnational.com, offers candidates actionable articles, such as “But I Hate Networking; a Practical Guide for Networking Effectively”, “Getting What You Want: Negotiating Successfully” and “Not Your Old Fashioned Interview, How to Prepare for Situational and Behavioral Interviews.” These tips join many others covering all areas of the job search process drawing on the company’s years of professional experience in screening resumes for client companies, helping executives to get interviews and negotiating new positions.
About the Poll
The FPC Workplace Web Poll takes the pulse of candidates in the ever-changing job market and spots developing trends. FPC conducts ongoing research so that its recruiters can provide the most current advice and information to job candidates and client companies. FPC shares pertinent results with the public.
About FPC
FPC is a national executive search firm with more than 70 franchise offices. The award-winning fpcnational.com website offers job seekers access to its network of hundreds of professional executive recruiters and job opportunities in many industries and disciplines as well as providing job search information and assistance. The company has been providing human asset and career solutions since 1959. Advocates for both clients and candidates, FPC recruiters are committed to bringing together the right individual with the right opportunity. For further information about FPC, call 800-886-7839 or visit the FPC Web site at www.fpcnational.com. For job search tips, visit the Services section or visit About Us - Media Center, for more information about FPC. ###