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July 14th Edition of The Employment Guide

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:32:00 +0000

Another issue gone...Have you found your ideal job yet? If not here, then check out EmploymentGuide.com for thousands of additional job opportunities in Washington DC and all over the country!

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MLB All-Star Game...What a Long Night!

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:11:00 +0000

On Tuesday, huge baseball fans like me tuned in to watch the 2008 MLB All-Star Game. I am personally a Red Sox fan, and being from Boston, I have earned the right though many years of pain and suffering.

This commentary is more about the actions of fans than the the game itself. Knowing that competition evokes emotions, sparks intense rivalry, and can even send some participants over the edge of sanity, I feel it is at least half of the appeal of amateur and professional sports.

One of the best rivalries in all of professional sports is that between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees. This made for a very interesting All-Star game considering that the AL team was dominated by Red Sox players and the game was held in the Home of the Yankees in its final active year. The stage was set for what could have been one of the classiest displays of baseball excellence.

Now, I understand the intense hatred that flows in both direction between Sox fans and Yankees fans. It is expected, it is fun, it is almost even pathetic. The camaraderie of working together on the same team toward a common goal was clearly evidenced by the players on the field. However, I was very disappointed at the fans for booing Red Sox players as they were introduced, in front of the largest collection of living All-Stars ever gathered in one place. The irreverent display by the New York Fans was an embarrassment given the reason for the the gathering.

In any case, some difficult lessons I have learned throughout my career were brought back into light while I watched the game....a long way to to my point...thanks for bearing with me....

More often than not, the message you deliver is not as important as the manner in which you deliver it. Think about the appropriateness of the message as it relates to the audience, the method of delivery (in person, on the telephone, or via email), how emotional are you about the discussion, and what will you accomplish...REALLY...by bringing it up.

If you can answer all those questions with a positive response then go ahead with your message.

By-the-way...I learned these lessons the hard way and with constant coaching from trusted advisers.

That is today's free advice.

Free Advice! I thought nothing came for free....

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:57:00 +0000

Sure, when I was in college, my economics professor, a very wise man, talked about the opportunity cost of time. Though, most of us think of cost in terms of dollars and cents, there is always the time cost of doing one activity over another.

In any case when you consider the economy, the cost of gasoline, food, clothing, etc., it is easy to forget that our time has significant value. Remember you can never get time back, every second is a scarce resource that must be exploited to its fullest potential.

Action! That is the word of the day!

If you are not sure of an idea or have a question as to the next step in whatever you wish to accomplish...get some FREE ADVICE.

Blogs are a great way to anonymously ask for advice and get it with no monetary cost associated with it. True, there is the opportunity cost of time...but what is the opportunity if you do not know how to take the crucial next step.

Your job hunt is no different. Get help, build a network of resources, find people who want to help you to succeed and when you do, return the favor by helping another find success.

My fifteen minutes of fame....sadly....

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:07:00 +0000

This an impromptu interview from the SHRM Convention in Chicago last week. The interview aside, Chicago may be one of my favorite cities! What a fantastic place to visit....between May and September...that is before the snow falls.

June 30th Edition Online

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:05:00 +0000

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Why you should stop wasting time looking for a job in the newspaper! (VIDEO)

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:42:00 +0000

June 2nd Print Edition of The Employment Guide

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:04:00 +0000

I think being able to post this online has made me a bit lazy in writing new posts. I promised to feed your brain with some meaningful fodder later this week. For now please review our latest print edition and do not forget to check us out online at EmploymentGuide.com or on Comcast Digital Cable OnDemand.

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How Easy Can we Make it...Pretty Easy!

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Thu, 29 May 2008 18:12:00 +0000

I love technology! Now we have been able to make your job search even easier. You can view our Washington DC Employment Guide print publication online. You can can access even more jobs on EmploymentGuide.com. You can see jobs on TV if you have Comcast digital cable. You can read all about finding employment opportunities in the metro-DC area n this fantastic Blog.

All this from the comfort of your own home....That what I call EASY!

Check out the latest edition posted below. We will update every week so you do not even have to find the Employment Guide while grocery shopping or riding the Metro.

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Full-time and part-time jobs are open with the following employers throughout the Metro-DC, Northern Virginia, and Maryland Beltway: First Transit, Gate Gourmet, United Express Airlines, Sunrise Senior Living, Coca-Cola, Loomis, and many more.

Find out more information by visiting EmploymentGuide.com!

Motivated by deadlines?

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:48:00 +0000

As I sit here typing this entry on Friday, I can't help but think about how my sales team always seems to step up there production on Fridays. In our business, we deadline our weekly publication on Friday so that it can be printed and distributed for our readers by Monday.

I asked the simple question....why so much more effort and results when approaching a deadline. Most did not know why, but I have a sneaky suspicion that we have become a procrasti-nation.

Think about your job search. Did you have something lined up before you left your last position? If you were let go, for whatever reason, did you wait until your severance pay was depeleted or your unemployment beneifts ran out before seriously seeking a new job opportunity?

Even in this tough economy, job opportunities abound. The key is not to wait to find it. You must find the new opportunity and begin the process of follow up to secure an interview. Often the entire process can take six to eight weeks.

Plan ahead, follow through, and set yourself a deadline to find and apply to "x" number of job opportunities. Set a deadline to follow up with all of them. Set a deadline to interview with a specific number of companies.

When all is said and done, you have positioned yourself to secure a new position in the most timely manner possible.

Good Luck!

Isn't It TIme You Performed a Self-Assessment?

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:02:00 +0000

I don't mean a skills inventory or value analysis in the formal sense, I mean really ask yourself, what do I bring to the table for a potential employer.

Since you are asking yourself, you can dispense with the laundry list of canned responses...
-I type 40 wpm
-I am skilled with Microsoft Office
-I have experience in retail

....instead, try pretending you were running the company to which you are applying. Now ask yourself if you have the attributes you would want in a candidate if you were trying to fill the position yourself.

What is MOST important to you is probably important to the company....and, if not, do you want to work for that company?

Look in the mirror and tell yourself what you bring to the proverbial table. Are you really a team player? Do you really solve problems? Can you really develop solid working relationships? Are you really a motivated, self-starter, who gets the job right the first-time? Are you open to constructive criticism? Do accept direction? Do you challenge direction in an effort to learn why that is the direction of the company? Do you do what it takes to succeed? Do you really like challenge?

Job Fair Recruiter Says, "Nothing Open for you right now." Now, What?

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Thu, 08 May 2008 15:20:00 +0000

I was at our job fair in Crystal City the other day and was very impressed at the number of candidates who showed up to the event seeking employment. It is not easy to dress up, approach several people in suits and talk about yourself and your qualifications for an open position with each company.

What impressed me even more, were the few persons who took the time to really engage each recruiter and find out about how they could help them...even if not by hiring them for their own company.

One person even asked for a resume critique from a recruiter. I thought that was a very effective way to make her trip to the job fair a valuable one.

Employers look for different characteristics in candidates and they are often outlined in the job requirements for each open position. However, recruiters often have their own ideas on who is a good candidate, what makes a good resume or cover letter.

It is often very easy to find out if you fit the companies criteria, but how do you find out if you fit the recruiter's criteria? Ask them what you need to do to get hired! Just like the person I mentioned above did!!!

Think about it...she can apply online with her revised resume that illustrates her qualifications according to company's criteria as well as as the format and layout the recruiter prefers.

Bam! A higher probability of getting that interview.

This initiative allows you to gather more critical information while demonstrating your resourcefulness.

Powerful combination if you ask me.

Finding Time to Make Time

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Wed, 07 May 2008 17:16:00 +0000

I came to an epiphany the other day as I was juggling work, house renovations, yard work, time with my wife, planning a visit from my in-laws this upcoming weekend, walking the dog....you get the picture.

In any case, the epiphany was just this: I need to set aside some time to plan my day, week, month, etc. Sure, I have a day planner, Outlook, a PDA, a wall calendar, an office manager, several sales people who remind me what and when I shoudl be doing cetain things; but really, who uses all their resources to stay on track.

If you are like me (please note that I am working on it), you convince yourself that you got it under control! Right?!?!

Well, let me tell you, we do not.

I have begun to take the first twenty minutes of every day to do the things that confuse the rest of my day. Things like checking email and voicemail, reading my favorite blogs (I promise to begin updating this one more often), checking the news; but most importantly, I set and prioritze my tasks. Of course, if I do not know what they are, I am equally as lost as if I did not priorotize them.

Someone once told me that failing to plan is the same as planning to fail. Said another way, if you do not know where you are going, any map will do.

Since analyzing my day, I noticed that I am missing many opportunies to get more done...And, that in the sales business is a killer!

If you are on the hunt for a job, see if you can make these basic, overstated, yet under practiced principles work for you!

Start by making it a priority to pick up an Employment Guide and/or visit EmploymentGuide.com.

Temporary Work or Is It?

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 15:39:00 +0000

Despite signs of weakness in the nation's economy, demand for temporary and contract employees has remained steady, according to the American Staffing Association which provides a current measure of staffing employment trends. So you may have not been thinking of temporary work as your first source but you may want to now..

Is temporary the new permanent?

A Recruiter that Rocks!

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:34:00 +0000

To be a "rock star" recruiter, you have to do three things:

You have to be able to build a relationship with a stranger. You can practice this anywhere. Try getting into a reasonable discussion with someone in an elevator or in line at a sandwich shop. See what you can learn about them. Make some judgment calls and probe lightly with an open-ended comment and I'll bet you that you can strike a nerve and get them interested in talking to you. Tactfully manipulate the conversation in a way that gets you the information you want. Who knows: you could be talking to a dot-net developer at the software company across the street. After all, they eat lunch at the same place you do!

You have to be good at selling. You're not selling vacuum cleaners or water filtration systems. You're selling a new way of life. If you have a candidate interested in talking to you, you have let them know that your motivation is to be their advocate. After all, it makes no sense to get someone into a job only to have them find out you sold them a bill of goods. Besides, I want their referrals. Conversely, never oversell a candidate to a manager.

You have to have the knack of finding hard-to-find people. In any given year, you have several types of hires including slam-dunks, referrals, and direct responses. But to be a rock star recruiter, you must have some hard-to-find hires. These are the passive candidates who were not even looking for a new job. You might have seen their names in the paper, read articles or white papers they wrote, come across a quote from them on a product…who knows. You might even have found them using some of the newest technology. But no matter what, to be a 100K+ recruiter, you have to be good at turning over stones.

Successful recruiting is just that simple. You are a recruiter. You have a bag of tricks. Some recruiters do just enough to get by. Others go beyond and use all the new tools and gadgets. Still others rely on tried-and-true methods that work (and effectively at that!). by j dupree

How to 'work' a Job Fair

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 15:50:00 +0000

How to Work a JOB FAIR

What do I do? What should I bring? How do I ‘work’ a Job Fair.? These are some of the questions that I get asked all the time by jobseekers. Bring your personality and your resume. It helps to be dressed for success. There will be a lot of companies looking to conduct on the spot interviews and they are hoping to find qualified candidates. Here are a few tips I think that will be helpful.

*Be Prepared – Have a pen and paper handy

*Arrive Early to allow time to pace yourself so you don’t have to rush

*Visit all the Companies in attendance. A company may be hiring for a position of interest to you. Some companies offer training and entry level positions.

*Don’t be afraid to ask questions. You won’t know if you do not ask.

*Take Notes- web addresses, recruiter names and phone numbers

*Try to go by yourself – It allows you to concentrate better.

*Maintain Eye contact and thank the recruiters for their time.

Happy Job Hunting!!

As always visit us at www.washingtondc.employmentguide.com for a list of upcoming job fairs.

You can also find job listings and sign up for our job alerts to find the right job for you!

DC Job Fair

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:42:00 +0000

Metro-DC Diversity Employment Exposition
Date:March 5, 2008
Time:10 AM - 3 PM
Facility:
Fed Ex Field Clubhouse Level
1 Arena Drive
Landover, MD 20785

Description: The Region's Largest Diversity Job Fair Event
Join us at Fed Ex Field, Home of the Washington Redskins, to take part in the area largest job fair event of the Spring.With over 45 Employers represented, your chance to explore new career opportunities is maximized.Free admission, free parking! Convenient to the Metro!Dress professionally, bring copies of your resume.

New Year , New Look

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 15:35:00 +0000

www.Employmentguide.com Has got a new look! Check it out. Find your new job faster!

The Meaning of Life...

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 15:40:00 +0000

Ha! I thought I might get your attention with that title! I must admit, I was trying to figure out what to write and was drawing a blank...that explains my full week off from writing an entry.

I wanted to share with what I have come to understand it means to be a "life-long learner." I heard this concept over and over again throughout my life. Whether while I was in high school or college, while I was in the military or the civilian world, this idea of life-long learning seemed to resurface.

You see, I took a brief break from advertising sales to teach high school for about four years. During that time, one of the objective of the school district in which I taught was to instill in our students the importance of life-long learning. This is where I really began to formulate my own opinion on just what that meant...

As far as employment growth is concerned, I gather that it quite simply means to never stop improving your skills. We never achieve all the knowledge surrounding our jobs. We never maximize our skills in our day-to-day tasks. There are always new, better, faster, more efficient, ways to do the things we need to do to be more successful.

So, grab a book, sign up for that refresher training, take a class...learn something new that you can bring to the table to get ahead in your current job. Or, do the same to make yourself more attractive in the field you are looking to get hired.

Life-long learning is a fancy moniker for what many of us already know...If you didn't already know it...It is never too late to learn something new.

If you are looking for opportunities for further education, check out EmploymentGuide.com and click the Education Center.

A Little Research Goes A Long Way...

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:36:00 +0000

As a person who reviews resumes, interviews candidates, and hires people as part of my job, I am often dumbfounded by the number applicants who comes to me without any knowledge of what my company does or what the position entails beyond that which was included in my job posting.

I often say to myself, "Self, there must be someone out there with a clue!?!?!"

Seriously, Since you are reading my blog, there is a good chance you are looking for a job or are considering using The Employment Guide as a recruitment vehicle to fill your open positions. So you can relate to my sentiment, or can (hopefully) learn from this post or confirm you are not garnering the same reaction from recruiters across the nation.

Please, take some time to seek some information about the company to which you are applying. The easiest thing to do is to perform a search on Google and find out what is happening with that company that may be news-worthy.

Take a look at the company's own website. Peek at the press releases, view the current openings, find job descriptions for those positions you may have interest. These are often found in the "About US" section f the web site.

I once had a candidate who was skilled in putting together an impressive resume. Impressed by it, I called him directly to schedule an initial telephone interview. Lucky for me, this person had time right then and declined my offer to call back the next day (this was more to give that person an opportunity to do some research on our organization than it was for any other reason). I began to ask him why he was interested in sales....he interrupted and asked me what it is we sell....

SCREEEEECH!

I gave him a brief description and promptly thanked him for his time.

Don't let yourself be this guy!

Make Your Resume Search Friendly...

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 17:04:00 +0000

So many job boards, so many companies, so many people looking for jobs... How can you stand out?

The first thing all job seekers must realize is that if you want your online resume to be seen, you must make it appeal to two audiences: first the website's or search engine's search spider; and second, the recruiter who finds it using those tools.

You see, technology improves every day to make life easier for all of us. Job boards are learning that having a resume database is a growing opportunity that provides added value to their job posting services. More and more job boards are incorporating search technology like that developed by Google to make this function more user friendly and that is where your opportunity lies.

The way search spiders work are to index key words on pages found on the Internet. Once these words are found on pages, they are ranked according to relevance and frequency...the more relevent and frequent key phrases are found, the higher the ranking.

Smart companies are buying this technology for their own website search functions. This means the same spider will be used to search only that website's pages for key phrases and rank them in the same way.

To make your resume rank highly in these search results as performed by recruiters, you need to follow a few simple rules when posting your resume:

Use key phrases they relate to your experience or desired position (e.g. years of experienc in customer service call center).
Do not just list key phrases randomly in your resume. Most spiders penalize repetetive or redundant phrases and remember the recruiter is going to read this so it needs to make sense.
Use the key phrases that you feel a recruiter would type in the search bar to find a qualified candidate for that position (e.g. experienced customer service representative, full-time call center representative).
Look for key phrases to use in your resume in desired job postings that are on the web. Chances are that recruiters will use the same phrases when searches resumes.
Update it often. Most job boards will clean out inactive profiles or resumes to keep the database fresh.

By incorporating these techniques, it is more likely that your resume will be found by the recruiteers you wish to see it.

Good Luck!

What Six Years in Navy Taught Me...

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 15:27:00 +0000

I never thought the most valuable lesson learned while serving in the Navy would be completely outside the realm of patriotism, honor, courage, commitment or any of the many great values one can "earn" while defending our nation.

What was the lesson? Well, it may be stating the obvious, but in essence...BE PROACTIVE.

Personal, professional, emotional success for me was to get the job done before being told. In the Navy, that meant finish maintenance, fix it if it breaks, clean your spaces, keep accurate logs, etc. I earned medals, commendations for doing just that. Sure it seems pretty simple. But in doing just those simple things while trying to keep boredom away, I was able to make myself stand out from the crowd of sailors.

I can tell you that in my six years, I became acquainted with many people who worked less and complained more than should have been permitted. But, the kicker was that they were often the same rank or pay grade as I was, and as such earned the same wages. Ouch! That hurt!

This philosophy (if I may be so pompous as to call it that) translates into the private workforce as well.

Look for jobs that provide opportunities to take the lead. Be proactive in your efforts at work. And, if you find yourself working harder than the person next to you making the same compensation, take pride in "earning" yours...It will not go unnoticed.

In the real world (meaning one unlike that of the military), businesses can only afford to pay you what you are worth in real contributions. Skating by will only last so long.

The MegaMillions Lottery is over $200M...

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Wed, 28 Feb 2007 14:26:00 +0000

It certainly would be nice to take home $200M courtesy of all the fools (myself included) who buy one dollar chances in bulk in the very, very slim chance they can win the MegaMillions. The scariest thing is that someone eventually will win! so, why not me.

Here is the discouraging truth....IT PROBABLY WON'T BE ONE OF US! Sadly, even knowing this, we (read I) hope and wish that this time it will be.

Let's face it, the lottery certainly is a fun diversion. Imagining what it would be like to have that kind of money, what we would spend it on, trying to convince ourselves we wouldn't blow a big chunk on useless junk we'll probably only use once and then misplace.

I am buying a 60ft Sailboat and a slip to dock it in the British Virgin Islands....oops, there I go again as if I am going to win.

Well, I guess my point is that before we cash that lottery check, we need to be sure we are doing all we can to plan for the future and more importantly for some of us, to get through the week or month. The bottom line is that companies are struggling to find good, qualified workers because most are already working.

If you are qualified and have a good work history, you may want to shop around. Incentives and benefits abound as your companies competitors try to attract you away from your current employer.

If you are seeking a job, you must position yourself as an asset with at least the desire to learn and the motivation to become an asset. This means getting some education, in the field you wish to work or getting some experience by working with a temporary agency.

In either case, you must make yourself attractive to the employer if you wish to secure your future....at least until your number is drawn!

What I Have Learned About Job Fairs...

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Mon, 26 Feb 2007 21:20:00 +0000

I have to tell you...job fairs can be a huge opportunity or a huge waste of time. I have had the pleasure of hosting many job fairs over the years and one truth holds true for all of them; and you can quote me:

REGARDLESS OF THE NUMBER AND TYPES OF EMPLOYERS,

JOB FAIRS WILL ONLY BE A GOOD AS YOUR EFFORT TO

PARTICIPATE IN THE JOB FAIR PROCESS.

Too many times have I seen a job candidate show up unprepared to really WOW the recruiters with whom they are about to meet. It is vital to your success as a serious job applicant to market yourself as the next top employee to each company...even if you think you are not interested in the opportunities available.

Some tips at participating in a successful event:

Come dressed to the nines and bring resumes. The number one complaint from employers who recruit at job fairs is that candidates were unprofessional. You first impression is made by your appearance.
Prepare four or five tough questions for the recruiters. Sure it is important to know the hours of the job, the pay, the benefits, etc. But beyond those softballs, ask a question about how you can be successful. Ask them about the typical career path for a hard-charger like yourself. Ask them how long they have been with the company and what made them choose it over the competition. Ask them who their competition in this market may be. Ask them what kind of pay and benefits package they would offer to a candidate like yourself.
Research the companies in attendance before you show up. Know there competition before you ask who it is. Know what the mission and vision statements are and if you agree. Know how large the company is and to whom it sells its products and/or services.
Talk to every company in attendance. Remember, each recruiter is hiring for specific positions open at that time. But in almost every case, at some point something that fits your ideal job will open up. Market yourself accordingly and be thought of first when it does. At a minimum, you are gaining valuable experience interviewing.

These four points will ensure a successful event even if you do not leave with four or five hot job prospects, you will be better prepared for the next opportunity to land one.

Hospitality Jobs: Why the Bad Rap?

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Fri, 23 Feb 2007 12:14:00 +0000

I had the pleasure of meeting Marc Gordon this week (the President of the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association). Actually, he presented an industry perspective on the challanges facing recruitment in an economy where most who wish to work are working.

What he said about the negative perception of the "service industry" (which is meant to include hotels, restaurants, theme parks, etc.) really resonated with me. I had to agree, at least initially and thanks to my parents persuasion, that when I was seeking these types of positions, it was usually as a stop gap -- until I could find a "real job".

Why do we hold this view of the server or bartender in the restaurant, the front desk clerk or room attendant in the hotel? After all, they are the people most responsible for the experience we have when trying to escape to a destination outside of our daily norms. Marc pointed out that in Europe, service jobs are highly regarded and those working in them take pride in providing that experience for their "client". This attitude seems quite contrary to ours in the US.

Here are some facts to consider:

The tourism industry provides a positive contribution to the national trade deficit.
On average, the hospitality industry provides a starting pay well above the national average.
Tourism is the largest industry in the world.
The career path for the hospitality industry from entry-level to management is the fastest of all industries.

These points are interesting to note. When it came to getting my first "real job", why did I listen to my parents?

Visit the Illinois Hotel and Lodging Association Website:
http://www.stayillinois.com/

Survey Reveals Hourly Workers are Happy and Loyal!

noreply@blogger.com (DC Jobs) — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 20:00:00 +0000

Hourly workers are optimistic that they could find a new job, but most are satisfied with their current job and are surprisingly loyal to their employer, according to The Employment Guide® Hourly Employee Survey published by Dominion Enterprises. The findings are part of a national survey conducted in November that will form the basis of a new quarterly index on hourly workforce trends.

"Most of us assume that people would change jobs simply for higher wages, but our survey found that, while money is a key factor, hourly workers really don't want to 'job hop,'" said Jeff Littlejohn, Vice President and General Manager, The Employment Guide and EmploymentGuide.com.

"In fact, more than three quarters of the people we spoke with said they would like to stay with a single employer for most of their career," said Littlejohn. "Also, the great majority indicated that they feel a sense of loyalty to their employer that is much, much stronger than we expected."

Only 28 percent of hourly workers agreed with the statement "I generally do not feel an overwhelming sense of loyalty to any given employer," while a significant majority, 72 percent, disagreed.

The Employment Guide Hourly Employee Survey also provided the following data on satisfaction, optimism, loyalty and tenure:

78 percent of hourly workers are generally satisfied with their current job. At the same time, 78 percent indicated that they are optimistic about easily being able to find a new job.
More than three-quarters of hourly employees have had only one or two employers in the last three years; 61 percent have had no more than three employers in the past 10 years.
Despite being optimistic that they could find a new job, most hourly employees are staying put. Nearly three-quarters or 72 percent said they are not seeking new employment opportunities.

"These are interesting findings for employers," said Sharon Sewell, Senior Director of Marketing Communications with the National Association of Workforce Board (NAWB), Arlington, Va. "In a nutshell, the study suggests the hourly workforce in the United States is interested in employment that stretches out over a period of years and that these job seekers are inclined to be exceptionally loyal to the right employer."

Additional details from the survey -- including pie charts and bar charts of key findings -- can be found at both http://www.employmentguide.com/ and http://www.dominionenterprises.com/.