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Volume 4, Number 5
September/October 2009
When unemployment reached 9.7 percent in America in August and the possibility still existed that 10
percent could be reached, it became apparent that the “sting” of this recession and economic downturn
was harsher than any in recent memory. A sense of the raw emotions of those experiencing unemployment
was made vivid with the early September release of “The Anguish of Unemployment,” a report from the
John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University in New Jersey.
The study of 1,200 unemployed U.S. workers reveals the economic and personal costs associated with prolonged
joblessness, a subject of interest to the staffing professionals who are engaging these same people as they
seek to reestablish themselves in the workforce. The personal and family impact on the unemployed suggests
a mental health epidemic that could have “long-lasting effects on people’s ability to spend, invest, save
and take risks” Among the report findings:
• Three-quarters of the respondents report stress in their daily lives.
• Two-thirds reported being depressed.
• Three-fifths felt helpless
• Half stated they are angry
Matters get even worse. The study also revealed that significant numbers reported having trouble
sleeping, avoiding social situations, experienced strained family relations and increased their
dependency on alcohol and drugs.
Despite their circumstances, the unemployed survey respondents are still actively pursuing searches
for work and one-third believe they will be employed within four months. Also noteworthy among the
finding is that three-quarters say they would take a cut in pay to be working and a similar percentage
believed they will have to change careers to gain reemployment.
The NAPS Credential readers can access the full Heldrich Center report at the following
Internet link:
http://www.heldrich.rutgers.edu/uploadedFiles/Publications/Heldrich_...
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NAPS Certification Immersion Class Scheduling Dates for 2010
The NAPS Certification Immersion Classes (CIC) offers an alternative route---not a shortcut---to certification.
Each class guides certification-bound staffing professionals through the final throes of the study and testing process,
an experience that has resulted in 819 new Certified Placement Consultants (CPCs) and Certified Temporary
Staffing-Specialists (CTSs) since the program was inaugurated in 2005. That figure represents a 96.9% pass-rate
on the two certification exams.
Taught by Bob Style and Frank Burtnett, the CIC polishes off one’s personal study and takes them down the “home
stretch” to certification. Many CICs are held in conjunction with state association conferences or as separate
events with state association sponsorship. Others have been offered in conjunction with industry organizations and
firms. If you believe there sufficient interest or need (ideally 15-20 participants) in your organization, firm
or network to consider sponsorship of a Certification Immersion Class in your “neck of the woods,” contact John
Sacerdote at 860.243.0811 or jsacerdote@recruitinglife.com and get the ball rolling!
Get on the 2010 schedule today!
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Worth Reading ~ NACE Survey of Starting Salaries of June College Graduates
According to the Fall 2009 Salary Survey of the National Association of Colleges and Employers, the average salary earned by
the Class of 2009 college graduates is $48,633, down 1.2 percent from the average $49,224 their Class of 2008 counterparts
received. Staffing professionals interested in tracking the starting salaries---with data provided by degree
emphasis---should go to: http://www.naceweb.org/press/display.asp?year=&prid=305
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Fast Fact: Hot and Cold Spots in Global Employment
Manpower’s latest global employment outlook survey was the subject of a feature story in the Forbes.com
Internet magazine on September 12, 2009 and may offer some insights to American staffing professionals engaged
in international placements. According to the Manpower survey, the five best and worst countries for job
opportunities are:
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Best |
Worst |
| India |
Spain |
| Brazil |
Romania |
| Taiwan |
Ireland |
| Singapore |
Italy |
| Columbia |
Japan, Czech Republic and Hungary (tie) |
Go to: http://www.forbes.com/2009/09/12/best-worst-countries-careers-leadership-newjobs.html?partner=alerts
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Welcome ~ New Certificants for July and August
NAPS would like to welcome 30 new certificants to the ranks of the certified staffing industry
professionals. These men and women earned their NAPS certification during the July/August period
and hail from the states of Georgia, Texas, Maine, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, South Carolina,
Tennessee, California and New Hampshire.
Another 19 staffing professionals participated in Certification Immersion Classes in Columbus,
Ohio and High Point, North Carolina in September. Watch for their names in the next edition of
The NAPS Credential.
Certified Personnel Consultant (CPC)
Pam Brennan (MN)
Joseph A. Jones (TX)
Kevin Krueger (TX)
Paula Kyte (FL)
Brian McMann (CA)
Nicole Nasri (PA)
Robert Nutinsky (TX)
John P. Oborny (TX)
Barry Sparks (TX)
Larry Stauffer (PA)
Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist (CTS)
Kristi Ashworth (GA)
Judy Bryant (ME)
Jeff Carr (TX)
David Dairymple (GA)
Rick Hughes (GA)
Stacey Jefferson (GA)
Jamie Johnson (SC)
Lisa Lloyd (GA)
Grissel Mercado (ME)
Lydia Moussa (ME)
Gregg Nixon (GA)
Jen Noble (ME)
Jennifer Pesce (GA)
E. Penn Sanders (SC)
Mark Siegal (NH)
Vicki L. Showalter (PA)
Physician Recruiters Consultant
Jeannie Diaz (TN)
Mario D. Miranda (FL)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ~ Tracking Continuing Education Credits
Each edition of The NAPS Credential will answer one or two questions being asked by current and
prospective CPCs, CTSs and CERSs as they interface with the NAPS national office.
Special Note: As certification and education consultant to NAPS, I’m asked very frequently for my
advice on how best to track continuing education credits for the purpose of certificate maintenance.
Posted below is a “rerun” of a previously asked question and answer.
Question: I find that I’m not doing a very good job of keeping track of my continuing education
experiences and fear that I won’t have the proper amount when NAPS asks for my records? Any thoughts
on how I might do a better job?
Answer: If you go to http://www.recruitinglife.com/download/ceulog.pdf you will find the NAPS continuing
education log in pdf form that you can download. Keep this long your desk or planner or give it to
a support staff member who can help you monitor your continuing education progress. On that log, list
all in-house training programs, conferences, seminars and the myriad other continuing education
activities NAPS will allow you to experience and receive credit. If you have a question about whether
something will count or how much time it is worth, send an email to describing the activity and time
you spent involved in it to Dr. Frank Burtnett at fburtnett@recruitinglife.com and he will provide
the answer.
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Message from the Editor - Let The NAPS Credential Hear from You
Have a question about certification or continuing education? Let us know the issues and concerns that are on your mind
and they may become FAQ subjects for future editions of The NAPS Credential. NAPS encourages readers to submit
information about certified persons and accredited firms who are making the news and performing outstanding
professional feats. Our goal is to provide news, research and resources that will help CPCs and CTSs do a
more effective job. Direct comments and input to: fburtnett@recruitinglife.com.
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About The NAPS Credential
Copyright © 2009. This electronic newsletter is distributed to all active Certified Personnel Consultants
(CPCs), Certified Temporary Staffing-Specialist (CTSs) and Certified Employee Retention Specialists
(CERSs) for whom NAPS has email addresses. Should you know an individual who is certified and not
receiving The NAPS Credential, tell him or her to go to www.nrcsip.com and post their name and basic
contact information on the National Registry of Certified Staffing Industry Professionals (NRCSIP).
Once his/her credentials have been verified, the individual will be automatically placed on the
distribution list for this newsletter.
The reference to a product, service or activity or appearance of a web site in The NAPS Credential
does not imply endorsement by NAPS. Any views and opinions are those of sponsoring organization and
may or may not be shared by NAPS. Direct comments, questions and submissions
to fburtnett@recruitinglife.com. All submissions will be subject to review by NAPS for accuracy,
timeliness and relevance to the readership and may be edited to meet space parameters.
Carol Wenom, CPC/CTS, Chairman
carol.wenom@whitcos.com
Conrad Taylor, CERS, President
conrad.taylor@recruitinglife.com
John Sacerdote, CPC/CTS, Vice President
jsacerdote@recruitinglife.com
Robert P. Style, Esq., NAPS Legal Counsel and CPC/CTS Manuals Author
rpstyle@sprynet.com
Frank Burtnett, EdD., Editor
Certification and Education Consultant
fburtnett@recruitinglife.com
Members of the NAPS Credentialing Committee
Ted Angelus, CPC, The Tuttle Agency
theo@tuttleagency.com
Paula Davey, CERS, Staff Masters, Inc.
PBDavey@staffmastersinc.com
Lyndon Kidd, CERS, Next Iteration
Lynden@NextIteration.net
Scott Mitek, CPC, The Tuttle Agency
SMitek@tuttleagency.com
Don Richard, CPC, Mountain Limited
drichard@mountainltd.com
Richard Yadon, CERS, Health Careers Professionals
richard@healthcareerprofessionals.com
National Association of Personnel Servcies web site:
www.recruitinglife.com
National Registry of Certified Staffing Industry Professionals web site:
www.nrcsip.com
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