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SimplyHired.com Releases December Employment Outlook

Today, SimplyHired.com released its December Employment Outlook highlighting national and local market forecasts, as well as industry and employer trends.  

According to the report, nationwide job openings increased for the fifth consecutive month, up 2.7 percent month-over-month and 7.4 percent year-over-year. Most industries and occupations experienced job growth. Average job competition decreased, most likely a combined result of a slight decrease in unemployment and a slight increase in job openings due to seasonal hiring. (See additional seasonal jobs in a recent blog post from SimplyHired.com about companies hiring for the holidays.)

Openings for transportation jobs increased significantly in November, likely in anticipation of higher demand for freight transport during the holiday season. Specifically, jobs for drivers, pilots and transportation workers grew 31.4 percent.

For more information, read the full report and press release.

SimplyHired.com Releases November Employment Outlook

Today, SimplyHired.com released its November employment outlook highlighting national and local market forecasts, and industry and employer trends.  

Nationwide job openings increased for the fourth consecutive month, up by 5.9% month-over-month and 10.0% year-over-year. Openings were previously up 0.7% month-over-month and 9.0% year-over-year.

All 50 metros saw positive month-over-month growth in October, with 47 of 50 metros also posting positive year-over-year growth. Job competition remained similar to last month; Miami & Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas held stable as the most competitive metros for job seekers, both with an 8:1 job competition ratio.

The retail industry posted a 94.4% year-over-year growth, despite a month-over-month drop in hiring (-8.6%) due most likely to the break between the Halloween and Thanksgiving holidays. Job openings for retail salespersons were up 86.1% this month, just shy of last month’s 88.8% growth. Retail hiring will continue to see an increase due to seasonal hiring through the end of the year.

For more information, read the full report.

 

SimplyHired.com Releases October Employment Outlook

Today, SimplyHired.com released its October employment outlook highlighting national and local market forecasts, and industry and employer trends.  

Nationwide job openings increased for the third consecutive month, up slightly by 0.7% month-over-month and 9.0% year-over-year. Openings were previously up 4.5% month-over-month and 16.5% year-over-year.

Thirty-two of 50 metros saw increased hiring this month compared to last, and 43 of 50 posted year-over-year increases. Washington, DC remained the least competitive metro area with a 1:1 job competition ratio, and Miami & Fort Lauderdale and Las Vegas both saw an 8:1 ratio, the highest posted. 

Fourteen of 18 industries had increases in job openings in September, up slightly from August. The industries posting decreases include: education (-5.9%), financial services (-2.2%), hospitality (-1.1%) and technology (-1.9%).

For more information, read the full October report.

SimplyHired.com Releases September Employment Outlook

Today, SimplyHired.com released its September employment outlook highlighting national and local market forecasts, and industry and employer trends.  

Nationwide job openings increased for the second consecutive month, up 4.5% month-over-month and 16.5% year-over-year. The job competition ratio remained the same at 4:1 (four job seekers for every one open position).

Thirteen industries had increases in job openings in August, including agriculture, which was back up 17.9% after last month’s low of -6.1%. Only five industries saw decreases this month: travel (-2.0%), legal (-1.9%), military (-1.9%), real estate (-1.3%) and non-profit (-1.0%).

All 50 major metros experienced job growth again in August. Twenty-four of 50 metro areas posted growths greater than 5.0%, with the most substantial increase in Louisville (14.3%). Following an increase last month, New York saw a year-over-year decline of -0.6%, the only major metro area to see a decline in August.

For more information, read the full report. 

SimplyHired.com Releases August Employment Outlook

Today, SimplyHired.com released its August employment outlook highlighting national and local market forecasts, and industry and employer trends. 

Nationwide job openings increased for the first time since April, up 6.5% month-over-month and 17.0% year-over-year. Openings were previously down -3.8% in June and -2.6% in May.

In line with the nationwide boost in openings, all 50 major metros experienced job growth this month. Thirty-nine metro areas posted growths greater than 5.0%, with the most substantial increases in Oklahoma City (12.3%), Pittsburgh (11.8%) and Grand Rapids (11.2%).

Fifteen of 18 industries had increases in job openings in July, compared to only 2 out of 18 in June. Greatest growths were in retail (41.1%), military (22.0%) and notably, nonprofit (18.2%). Job openings declined in agriculture (-6.1%), automotive (-3.1%) and manufacturing (-0.3%).

For more information, check out the full report below. 

SimplyHired.com August Employment Outlook