Thirty-nine SetFocus candidates found employment in October -- more than a hire a day
(PRWEB) November 7, 2009 -- SetFocus announced that thirty-nine candidates of the .NET, SQL Server and Business Intelligence Master’s Programs were hired in positions as Software Developer, Data Analyst, Business Intelligence Developer, Senior Software Engineer, Junior .Net Developer and DBA during the month of October.
Despite unemployment being close to 10% nationally, there is still a growing demand for .NET, SharePoint and Business Intelligence skills. SetFocus Placement Specialist, Brian Galicki points out, “Our candidates are receiving opportunities within companies on both sides of the spectrum. On one side we have candidates working for Fortune 500 organizations and on the other we have candidates taking positions within start-up organizations. Hiring companies also cut across all regions and industries– healthcare, education, government, energy, banking and software services.”
The Master’s Program candidates receive comprehensive, hands-on technical training complemented by career development coaching and the support of placement specialists. In addition, they develop portfolios and career marketing strategies which enable them to stand out in a competitive job market. Theresa Billy, Director of Client Services, says “We work with industry partners to identify their hiring needs and define marketplace skills gaps and tr and incorporate these into The Master’s Program. This allows us to provide our candidates with real-time employment opportunities and provide hiring companies relevant no-fee staffing and recruiting services. Companies save time and money because our IT candidates are tested, vetted and qualified to hit the ground running.”
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 Gold 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
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