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IMA 3/13/03

The Accounting and Financial Market in San Diego: How and When to Approach It - With and Without Recruiters. IMA 3/13/03. Introduction. The Current San Diego Market The Accounting and Financial Market Recruiters and Career Planning Q&A. The San Diego Marketplace. Software

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IMA 3/13/03

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  1. The Accounting and Financial Market in San Diego: How and When to Approach It - With and Without Recruiters IMA 3/13/03

  2. Introduction • The Current San Diego Market • The Accounting and Financial Market • Recruiters and Career Planning • Q&A

  3. The San Diego Marketplace • Software • Telecommunications • Bioscience • Computers • Military/Defense • Real Estate/Construction • Tourism • Other industries

  4. Diversity in Hi-tech Employment2002 Source: Economic Research Bureau, San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce

  5. More Reasons to Live in San Diego Source: EDD Monthly Press Release, February 2003

  6. Don’t Prejudge Market Needs

  7. Bumps in the Road • Potential War with Iraq • State Budget Crisis • Erosion in Investor Confidence • Market Slower to re-absorb CFOs • Stock Market still stalled (IPOs)

  8. Good News in San Diego • Diversified Industries • Strong Networking Opportunities • High Quality of Life • Creative/Entrepreneurial Climate • Resilient Workers

  9. How Do I Approach This Market? • When - should I do a job search? • When and Why - should I call a recruiter? • What - should I expect? • How - should I select a recruiter? • What - do I do to prepare?

  10. When Is the Right Time to Look for a New Job? • When you are approached, listen • When you’re not contributing anymore • When your company’s future is tenuous • At least 6 months before you need to

  11. When & Why Call a Recruiter? • Well before it’s critical • Career Information – Salary, market • Relationship – trusted advisor (like a doctor) • Be proactive • Confidential exposure

  12. What Should I Expect from the Relationship • Care and concern • Honest, confidential feedback • Trust and integrity • A wise use of your time • An individual who listens to your needs

  13. What Should I Do to Prepare? • Think about: What you expect • Think about: Your most and least favorite jobs • Think about: Your impression on a recruiter • Be Honest • Ask questions

  14. How to Assure a Mutually Beneficial Relationship • Treat that relationship with value • Offer to help them out periodically • Touch base yearly for a career reality check • Return calls from them • Always tell the truth!!!

  15. Summary • Two years of slowing after 4 years of exceptional growth • Be proactive and lift your head • Bloom where you are planted until the next garden

  16. Q & A

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