A recent survey conducted by ExecuNet, an executive job search network, reveals that by a margin of two-to-one, executive recruiters believe a second term for George W. Bush would be better for the executive employment market than a victory for John Kerry.
According to the survey of 149 executive recruiters, 66% believe George W. Bush will win the Presidential election, 12% are anticipating a victory for John Kerry, and 22% were unsure who will win on November 2.
A majority of recruiters (54%) think a victory for George Bush would have the most positive effect on the executive employment market while just 27% said a Kerry presidency would be best for the job market, and 19% were unsure.
A related survey of 406 employed executives revealed similar sentiments, as 54% believe another term for George W. Bush would have the most positive impact on the executive employment market compared with 19% of executives that think a victory for John Kerry would be best for the job market. Twenty-seven percent of executives were unsure about which outcome would have the most positive effect.
ìWhile Republicans are typically perceived to be more business-friendly than Democrats, the support for Bush could also reflect whatís happening in the market,î says Dave Opton, CEO and Founder of ExecuNet. ìThe job market is making an impressive comeback, in the last three months alone weíve seen a double-digit increase in the number of executive members that have landed new jobs.î
ExecuNet, a career management and recruiting resource center for executives and recruiters, is a recognized authority in executive career and recruiting trends. It helps members identify career opportunities and attain professional success by providing exclusive job postings, opportunities and tactics designed to expand personal and professional networks, and career advancement strategies.
Founded in 1988, ExecuNet also serves recruiters and corporations as a leading source of top-tier executive talent and proprietary research. For more information on ExecuNet visit
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