You would think that with the bad economy just getting over the hump, the job market is close to inaccessible in all fields. However, as we work with clients in the engineering and manufacturing fields, we constantly hear the same tune from them: We wish we had more skilled labor, and we would hire someone qualified as early as this week if we could.
According to an article in the Wall Street Journal, many firms seek to fill well-paying, secure jobs that often do not even require a college degree. What they do require are specialized skills like welding. According to the authors, AAR Corp., a Chicago-based aviation-parts manufacturer, has 600 job openings, mostly for skilled trade jobs like welders and maintenance mechanics.
Local, Wisconsin-based companies are in the same boat, among with our clients. We are working with them to develop specialized web marketing strategies to make it easy for skilled job seekers to find them. Whether you are one of those companies looking for help connecting with employees online or are a potential employee yourself, please contact us and let us connect you.
Autumn Consulting is a Milwaukee web marketing agency specializing in search engine optimization, web site copy writing, social media, and email marketing. We help our clients grow their business through qualifying prospects, engaging customers, and clarifying messages.
