Finding labor and demographic data from outside the United States to complement domestic sources can pose several challenges, especially when working on projects that have an international scope and tight deadlines. JobsEQ’s new International Data module mitigates these challenges by providing a single interface to search, discover, and download international data.
Some people are hesitant to use online job ads data since web ads do not cover all hiring activity. However, the volume of these ads is fairly comparable to hiring in most occupation groups.
Credentials are designed for professionals with all levels of education. Some can be earned by those with a high school diploma, and occasionally not even a diploma is needed. Others, however, require the applicant to first earn a college degree. The International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) offers such a credential—Certified Arborist.
Adding a credential to a degree can boost earnings potential. One example is the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credential provided by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board.
Amazon’s decision to back out of a New York HQ2 and instead spread hiring across other locations may be one more sign of a growing trend in site selection. A recent report, commissioned by the Greater Richmond Partnership and conducted by Wadley Donnovan Gustshaw Consulting Group, suggests many companies are moving mid-level professional jobs to lower-cost metros that are still able to provide the necessary workforce talent and an attractive quality of life.