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HireStrategy Direct
February 15, 2005
Economy Growing at a 'Respectable Pace'
This week, the Chairman of the Federal Reserve will brief Congress on the future of the American economy. Find out why, despite last month’s disappointing jobs report, he is expected to present an optimistic outlook. Also, a
new survey reveals that while salaries for IT professionals nationwide dropped to a three year low in 2004, those same professionals in the Washington area enjoyed an increase in their annual income. Plus, what are the
predictions of some area experts for the local economy in 2005? And, while the entire labor market shows signs of a gradual improvement,
job seekers should continue to look at its more positive areas.
Paul Villella
President & CEO
HireStrategy
News and Articles
Economy Growing at a 'Respectable Pace'
Despite a lower than expected January jobs figure, Fed Chairman Alan Greenspan is expected to tell Congress the economy will continue its steady expansion. Read article
Washington: The Hottest IT Job Market in the Country
A new survey shows that while nationwide, salaries for IT professionals have reached their lowest level since 2001, the same professionals in our area actually experienced a rise in their annual salaries.
Read article
Guesses Grounded in Expertise
Area experts who follow the region, hazard their best predictions about how a variety of economic indicators will end up in 2005. Read article
Where the hot jobs will be
Even as the jobs picture slowly improves, career seekers should focus on its brightest parts. Read article
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