Employment in 2012: Experts see 'marginal improvement' on jobs front

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What the experts say:
Question: Where do you see job growth locally in 2012?

"I believe it's going to be in the entrepreneurial world. What we'll see is a lot of people getting tired of trying to find jobs with companies and start creating their own. That's where we'll absorb a lot of those people from the unemployment line. I'm starting to see some of that now at ProNet. Personally, I'm tickled to death to see it. It shows courage and initiative." "? Pieter Droog, branch manager, ProNet Reno

"I believe our unemployment rate will fall into single digits as more companies hire/rehire/expand. Usually companies hire managers before a large increase in other workers. The downside: Salary levels will still be lower than most individuals prefer. With the number of well qualified individuals still in the unemployment ranks, companies can still hire at bargain prices." "? Tom Fitzgerald, CEO, Nevadaworks

"I was glad to read about new jobs from West Corp., Fusion and the airport. But these are bright blue spots in an otherwise still gray sky. Perhaps there will continue to be a few out-of-state firms every month or two who see the advantage in our quality of life here and are willing to hire our workers." "? Elliott Parker, economist, University of Nevada, Reno

Source: http://www.rgj.com/article/20111227/BIZ/112270323/1071

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