Identified tag:typepad.com,2003:weblog-95757464461416204 2012-01-31T09:46:47-08:00 The Official Identified.com Blog TypePad New Identified Research Reveals Engineers Far More Likely than MBAs to Build and Run Companies tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a014e8908033e970d01630076ef3b970d 2012-01-31T09:46:47-08:00 2012-01-31T10:04:18-08:00 In our latest edition of the “Revenge of the Nerds” white paper research series, Identified has discovered that a growing number of company founders and CEOs today are far more likely to hold advanced engineering degrees than MBAs and that the overall age of business leaders is steadily trending downward.... Identified

In our latest edition of the “Revenge of the Nerds” white paper research series, Identified has discovered that a growing number of company founders and CEOs today are far more likely to hold advanced engineering degrees than MBAs and that the overall age of business leaders is steadily trending downward. We see this shift as a significant impact on corporate culture with younger, more technically inclined entrepreneurs at the helm.

We culled through 36 million professional profiles in the Identified database and found 3,337 founder/CEOs have an advanced engineering background compared with 1,016 MBAs. The ratio of undergrad business and engineering founders/ CEOs is about even (9,461 versus 9,334), a significant shift occurs in the number of leaders who have advanced degrees.

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Founders are also getting younger, with the average age dropping to around 33 years old from 36 in 2008, based on an analysis of Facebook profile data, 90 percent of which is US based.

The ‘nerd-inspiring’ success story of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg is a possible foundation for more engineers launching new endeavors, particularly in the IT, social and mobile industries.

Our study tracked the Identified Scores of engineers to discover where some of the top talent could be found studying. International programs such as the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, Canada’s University of Waterloo and China’s Tsinghua University joined the list of usual suspects like Stanford, MIT, UC Berkeley, CalTech and Carnegie Mellon.

To Download the full report, please click here.

http://blog.identified.com/2012/01/new-identified-research-reveals-engineers-far-more-likely-than-mbas-to-build-and-run-companies.html Identified's First White Paper : "Revenge of the Nerds" The rise of the Engineer in the US Workforce tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a014e8908033e970d0162fe187f1e970d 2011-12-21T09:00:00-08:00 2011-12-21T14:47:55-08:00 Today, Identified is excited to release the first in a series of workplace white papers. We delved into our data to bring you some insights on the job market that you won't find anywhere else. Based on an unprecedented data set of 50 million Facebook profiles, the study is the... Identified

Today, Identified is excited to release the first in a series of workplace white papers. We delved into our data to bring you some insights on the job market that you won't find anywhere else. Based on an unprecedented data set of 50 million Facebook profiles, the study is the first of its kind to analyze 1.2 billion data points on professionals’ work history, education and demographic data.

The “Revenge of the Nerds,” is a three-part series which explores how the rise of the engineer is impacting the American workforce. Over the last 10 years, the demand for engineering talent has grown dramatically. As a result, the salaries of engineers have increased rapidly, and the unemployment rate among them has remained extremely low compared to national averages. Identified Scores show engineers to currently be the most in-demand group with the highest scores across the board.

Our study aims to put some numbers behind a trend that has broad-reaching implications in the American economy.

Click here to download the White Paper.

Check back for Parts II and III in the New Year. We will look more closely at the typical career path of the engineer and the recent trend of the engineer as entrepreneur.

 http://blog.identified.com/2011/12/revenge-of-the-nerds-white-paper.html So You’ve Been Contacted by a Recruiter... Now What? (Part 1) tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a014e8908033e970d01543794066b970c 2011-11-29T10:33:18-08:00 2011-11-29T10:33:18-08:00 What should be your first move after you are contacted by a recruiter? This has happened to many job seekers, and we’re here to provide some advice. Here are some things you should consider after you’re contacted by a recruiter. 1) What company are they representing? Sometimes if they are... Identified

What should be your first move after you are contacted by a recruiter? This has happened to many job seekers, and we’re here to provide some advice. Here are some things you should consider after you’re contacted by a recruiter.

1) What company are they representing? Sometimes if they are from an outside recruiting company they aren’t allowed to tell you what company they are calling from. Think of a few things you’d like to know about that company, even if they can’t tell you the name. Are they well funded? What industry are they in? These questions might vary depending on what you’re interested in, but either way this is a good way to decide whether or not you’re interested in keeping contact with the recruiter.

2) Ask the recruiter where they found your information. If more than one person contacts you, this could provide you with some guidance as to where you should spend most of your time looking for a job. Have several recruiters told you that they found your profile on a job board? Or on Twitter or Facebook? Wherever it is, consider the possibility of spending more of your time on that site because of the success you experienced with it.

Stay tuned for Part 2 of this blog post, and feel free to contribute any personal experiences or advice for job seekers who are confused about what steps to take after being contacted by a recruiter!

 http://blog.identified.com/2011/11/so-youve-been-contacted-by-a-recruiter-now-what-part-1.html Occupy Your Time Between Jobs tag:typepad.com,2003:post-6a014e8908033e970d0154373c680e970c 2011-11-22T10:44:35-08:00 2011-11-22T10:44:35-08:00 So you’re looking for a full time job, but want to keep busy in the meantime? Here are a few ways to get out of the house, and boost your resume at the same time! Volunteer: This is a great thing to add to a resume. Instead of sitting around... Identified

So you’re looking for a full time job, but want to keep busy in the meantime? Here are a few ways to get out of the house, and boost your resume at the same time!

Volunteer: This is a great thing to add to a resume. Instead of sitting around on the couch, show future employers that you worked to help a cause that you’re enthusiastic about. Find an organization that inspires you!

Wait Tables: This is a quick way to make some money and add customer service skills to your resume. Customer service is a skill that’s valued by many employers, and many positions.

Start a blog: Pick an interest of yours and work to become an expert. Start a blog and network with others to build your connections and learn more about your chosen subject.

Take classes: Find a local community college and enroll in some night classes that are relevant to the industry that you ultimately want to end up in. This will give you something to talk about in interviews, and could give you better preparation for your future career. It will also allow you the opportunity to meet new connections who share similar interests, and they might be able to lead you in the right direction towards finding a great job.

Do you have any other ways to stay busy between jobs? Please share in the comments section!

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