Good Times

Emma Johnson made some calls and found most observers of the financial job market think 2007 is going to be a good year, right through to the end:

All outlooks point to continued economic growth for at least another year, followed by a corresponding job market in the financial industry. After that, all eyes are on the national deficit, Middle East politics and the real estate industry.

And...

Randy Gartz, Robert Half International vice president of permanent placement services, points out the demand created by ever-increasing compliance initiatives also fuels a demand for qualified accounting and finance professionals that outpaces supply. This shortage has employers returning to pre-9/11 days of accelerated hiring processes, offering premium signing and performance bonuses and jacking up salaries for current staff. "They’re making counteroffers to retain top performers," Gartz says.

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Looking Good [JITM]