Despite Tough Job Market, 222 SetFocus Candidates Found Jobs in 2009
Master’s Program Alumni Buck Negative Employment Trend with Updated IT Skills; Career Coaching
Parsippany, NJ — January 14, 2010 —
SetFocus reported 222 individuals who completed The Master’s Program® training found jobs in 2009 as Business Intelligence, report, and systems analysts or as .NET and SharePoint developers. These IT professionals enhanced their marketability with The Master’s Program, combining training in Microsoft technologies with career coaching provided by professional recruiters.
In the toughest job market in nearly 30 years, job seekers are finding it necessary to re-tool in order to find jobs. IT professionals, in particular, must update their skills to stay competitive. However, today, skills alone are not enough to set a candidate apart.
SetFocus, an IT training and placement firm, provides IT professionals with a unique program that includes comprehensive, hands on technical training in Microsoft technologies -- .NET, SQL Server, SharePoint, Business Intelligence – combined with career development and placement support. Candidates receive individualized career coaching and learn personal marketing skills to help them navigate and stand out in a crowded job market. SetFocus also employs professional recruiters to help its candidates find employment.
“In my eyes, the clients are actually our candidates. I work with individuals who are at various stages in their careers. Some are recent college graduates or career-changers. Others are mid-level or senior IT professionals who need to re-tool. My goal is to help them secure a position in their newly-obtained skill set.” notes Brian Galicki, a member of a team of placement specialists – all former recruiters who bring 20+ years combined IT recruiting experience to graduates of the SetFocus Master’s Program.
The SetFocus commitment to its alumni is life-long. Of the 222 candidates who found employment in 2009, 11% were graduates of The Master’s Program who found themselves back on the job market.
About SetFocus
Since 1997, SetFocus has been a leader in selecting, training, placing, and supporting Microsoft professionals. Utilizing strategic relationships, SetFocus identifies skills gaps and develops programs that directly train and source skilled professionals to meet the immediate hiring needs of its partners. A Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions, SetFocus employs a unique hands-on learning curriculum and a combination of services to help organizations grow.
For more information, SetFocus can be reached at +1-886-91-TRAIN and through its website, www.setfocus.com
Contact Information:
Pat Rovner
Director, Marketing
SetFocus
pat.rovner@setfocus.com
(973) 889-0211