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By ELI AMDUR SPECIAL TO NORTH JERSEY JOBS

uch has been discussed about the strength of our job market . Statistics have been spewed , analyses offered , predictions

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launched – including here . Well , the stats and analyses , but I ’ ve learned not to make predictions . They seem bold when you make them but foolish once you have . On the other hand , expectations make for meaningful conversation , so that leaves open the important question , what does this mean to us in practical , actionable terms ? Here ’ s how I see it . n Strike while the iron ’ s hot . Employers are tripping over themselves to find the talent they need just to keep up with rapidly growing demand and economic expansion , inflation notwithstanding . Although the job market shows no signs of weakening , we know this can ’ t last forever . Still , there hasn ’ t been a “ No time like the present ” like this present in decades . I ’ m not suggesting you make a move just for the sake of a move . I had plenty to say about that folly in last week ’ s column . But what a time

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this is . Carpe diem ! n Hiring , hiring , hiring : Despite high inflation , the economy is still growing at an impressive rate . That means if employers are going to keep up with demand , they ’ re going to have to seriously increase their hiring , which is exactly what they ’ ve done – and must continue doing . That ’ s where the record-high 11 million open jobs come in . Hiring is going on in all employment sectors : healthcare , business and professional services , construction , retail , transportation – all sectors – and at every level . Don ’ t let anyone convince you otherwise . n Raises , raises , raises : Not only is all this hiring going on , but employers are paying more for it . Wages and salaries have risen strongly for the past 16 months and are expected to continue through 2022 . This increase applies to starting salaries and to raises , which are , to many employees ’ surprise , much easier to get . It ’ s clearly an employees ’ market . n Get what you ’ re worth : Given the favorable conditions , gone are the days of settling for what you could get : lower salary , lesser position , and generally unsatisfactory circumstances . It is just the opposite now and

you should know it . If you ’ re a qualified candidate , you have leverage , and that holds for all levels of the workforce . It ’ s a rising tide that lifts all ships . n Seniors , too . In a market so tilted toward the worker , employers are the ones who have to concede ground – and that includes to the older worker . And , dear senior , while we ’ re on the subject , stop hiding your age . Your age is your strength , not your weakness . Strut your stuff . You ’ ve got plenty to offer . And you ’ re now in demand . n The new workplace : With all the fuss about remote work – which ( 1 ) saved us , and ( 2 ) now seems to be the preferred mode for many workers – don ’ t expect it to take over . Cohesive teams , strong culture , and supportive camaraderie can ’ t be built remotely , and employers know it . But they also know the value of remote work , so expect a compromise : two days in the office , two at home . And that fifth day ? Hello , 4-day week ! Like your 3-day weekends ? How about 52 of them per year ? n Pay equity : Women making 82 cents for every dollar a man makes ? Not anymore . That horse has been out of the barn too long and it ’ s not coming back . But it ’ s up to each person to know what their pay scale is – and then expect it . The Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes

the most unbiased and reliable data in their Occupational Outlook Handbook . When you ’ re going for either a job interview or a raise , nothing is better ammunition than this data . [ Scoop : see next week ’ s column .] n For a good cause . Increasingly , companies are increasing their commitment to corporate social responsibility . Whether it ’ s climate change , Special Olympics , World Central Kitchen , UNICEF , paid family leave , or any good cause for that matter , it makes a big difference in why you go to work . Awareness of these things – and an inclination to align them with core corporate values – is increasingly front and center . If we didn ’ t know that before 2020 , we sure do now . n Add it up . An unprecedented strong market , rising and equitable pay , new workplace dynamics , and alignment with things bigger than ourselves . Not a bad workplace , wouldn ’ t you say ?

In fact , it ’ s one we ’ ve been waiting for all along . It ’ s just that now we have it .

Strong hand ? Full house , I ’ d say .

Career Coach Eli Amdur provides one-on-one coaching in job search , résumés and interviewing . Reach him at eli . amdur @ amdurcoaching . com or 201-357-5844 .

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BUILDING MAINTENANCE WORKER The Housing Authority seeks an experienced full-time Building Maintenance Worker to perform moderately physically strenuous tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining buildings and grounds ; may assist in making nor repairs to buildings or equipment ; does other related work as required . Driver ’ s license a must .

Applications available at 52 Aspen Place starting May 1 , 2022 – May 13 , 2022 .

Deadline to apply : May 13 , 2022 .

E & A Friendly Service is HIRING NOW !

Hours : Mon-Fri 1pm-8pm , every other Saturday 7am-5pm .

APPLICATIONS IN PERSON PREFERRED 134 Green St . Hackensack , NJ 07601

CALL 201-342-0295 OR ERNIE @ 201-704-3289 WITH QUESTIONS

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HEAVY DUTY TOW TRUCK OPERATOR

LOOKING TO HIRE A HEAVY-DUTY CDL TOW TRUCK OPERATOR

*** $ 3,500 IN SIGN ON BONUSES AVAILABLE !!! *** Experience with trailer / low boy or towing busses a plus !

• Competitive Salary • Health Benefits • 401K + Match • Paid Sick

• Vacation • Holiday Time all available !

Please Call 201-342-8253 or Email : mike @ bergenbrookside . net

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BOROUGH OF RIVER EDGE ( BERGEN COUNTY )

The Borough of River Edge is accepting employment application for one part-time summer help to work during the months of June , July , and August , with a start date of June 6 , 2022 .

This position will involve watering newly planted trees , and perform other work as assigned by the Superintendent of Public Works . Must have a valid Driver ’ s License . Must show proof of Covid-19 vaccination . Part-time hours are not to exceed 29 hours per week .

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Interested candidates may visit the Borough of River Edge website at

www . riveredgenj . org / jobs or you may pick up an application in person at the Department of Public Works , at 500 Riverside Way , River Edge , NJ

Application must be received by the close of business day , May 19 , 2022

The TOWN OF KEARNY is accepting applications for the full-time position of Superintendent of Public Works . The town is seeking an experienced professional with technical knowledge and strong leadership skills to effectively manage the Department of Public Works which consist of staff of 35 .

The position entails planning , supervising and directing all aspects of public works including , but not limited to : recycling center , roads , public buildings and grounds , parks , fleet maintenance , shade tree , snow removal , sanitary sewer system , and sidewalk permitting and inspection . Also includes contract administration for tree removals , landscaping and janitorial services .

The successful candidate should have :

• At least five years ’ experience in a supervisory and administrative leadership capacity .

• Certification in Public Works Management ( CPWM ) is required

• Along with a Class B CDL License .

• A Sewer Collection System Operator License ( C3 ) is required or the ability to obtain within the required time .

Salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience .

Send application , resume and cover letter with desired salary to Paula Cavalier , Personnel . Please see application here : www . kearnynj . org / job-opportunities /

All resumes must be received no later than May 31 , 2022 .

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The Town of Kearny is an EOE .

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