NY firms have worker shortage

By JOHN AIDAN BYRNE

Last Updated: 10:25 PM, September 17, 2011
Posted: 10:25 PM, September 17, 2011

Despite a grinding unemployment rate, at least some New York employers are desperately struggling in a different way -- to find skilled employees.

Talent is so scarce in certain white-hot fields -- in finance, accountancy, law, technology, medical and other sectors -- that finding qualified candidates is like mining for gold, according to local employment experts.

After searching nearly a year for a specialized tech worker, Michael Crom, executive vice president at Dale Carnegie Training in Hauppauge, knows the pain. The company finally recruited the right candidate for the well-paid job.

“I am really thrilled. He’s the right guy and is ready to relocate,â€